The PH Septima is one of Poul Henningsen's most elegant pendant lamps. First shown as a prototype at the Danish Museum of Decorative Art in 1928, it received public acclaim. Based on Henningsen's three - shade system, this lamp's glass crown has four extra shades between the three basic ones. All seven shades are crafted from delicate yet sturdy Italian borosilicate glass. The clear glass shades are treated to have alternating clear and frosted areas. The frosted parts cover the clear ones below, spreading light diffusely while ensuring a glare - free, downward light distribution. There's also a neat round glass cup at the top to keep dust out of the lamp. In 1931, a smaller version, PH Septima 4, was launched, with the original PH Septima 5 based on different shade sizes. Henningsen even designed a metal version during development, but it never went into production. Its drawings later inspired the PH Artichoke. In the 1940s, production stopped due to raw material shortages. In 2020, Louis Poulsen revived the sophisticated seven - shade glass crown of the PH Septima 5, with better suspension and stronger glass for improved endurance and stability. The seven - shade glass crown emits a glare - free, downward light with a soft, pleasant glow. The frosted glass areas on each shade further soften the light. Features: Part of the PH Collection, designed from 1927 - 1931, suitable for indoor use, downward - directed light, socket - based mounting suspension, white textile cable (18 AWG), can use 120V E26 (medium base) type A19 Incandescent lamp (wattage depends on fixture size), cULus Listed, available in Clear / Satin Polished Brass shade. Size: 19.7' Dia x 15.9'H, cord length 144'. Materials: Shades are clear glass with sandblasted areas, steel, metalized brass, socket housing and canopy are untreated satin - polished brass. It comes with a 30 - day return policy.
Using your Louis Poulsen PH Septima Pendant is easy. First, make sure you choose the right 120V E26 (medium base) type A19 Incandescent lamp according to the size of the fixture. Then, use the socket - based mounting suspension to hang it up. The white textile cable is long enough (144') to place it at a suitable height. This pendant is for indoor use only, so don't put it outside. When it comes to maintenance, you can gently clean the clear glass shades with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they might damage the sandblasted areas. Also, check the round glass cup at the top regularly and clean off any dust. If you need to return the item, you can do so within 30 days of purchase.
