Oe Quasi Pendant Light by Louis Poulsen -10 %

In collaboration with Louis Poulsen, the world-renowned Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson has designed a new, large-format pendant light. Through the complex forms of the OE Quasi, Eliasson combines his longstanding interest in geometry and light, thereby underscoring his and Louis Poulsen’s shared conviction that the quality of lighting is of crucial importance to our lives. The pendant lamp consists of two contrasting yet interconnected geometric forms. The outer layer is formed by a rigid aluminum frame in the shape of an icosahedron with 20 triangular faces. Seemingly suspended within the frame is the inner form—a white polycarbonate reflector shaped like a dodecahedron with 12 pentagonal faces. LED lights are embedded in the inner corners of the aluminum frame and connected to light guides along the inner edges. The light is directed toward the reflector in the center, creating spherical illumination of the surrounding area. The OE Quasi was designed with sustainability in mind, a core value of Eliasson’s work. The aluminum used consists of 90% recycled material, while the remaining materials are fully recyclable. With the goal of a long service life, the product design allows for the replacement and recycling of parts. The complex geometric form of the OE Quasi is perceived differently depending on the viewer’s vantage point, opening up endless possibilities for interpretation and perspectives. With its larger-than-life form, the OE Quasi illuminates any space and interacts visually with it, while simultaneously producing a soft, glare-free light.