Elisabeth Suspension Light by Penta

Elisabeth is a suspension lamp that gathers polished chrome hemispheres into a cluster of light, designed in 2017 for Penta by Carlo Colombo.

The suspension holds 8 LED sources, gives a warm 3000K light and can be dimmed with 0-10V control.

The Design Story

Penta says the Elisabeth collection was inspired by an astronomical play of hemispheres. The polished chrome halves seem to orbit one another, and the suspension lamp stages that dialogue at ceiling height, creating volumes of light and shadow over a dining table or in a double-height space. Penta designs and makes its lamps by hand in Brianza, Italy.

The Designer

Carlo Colombo is one of the best-known Italian architects and designers on the international scene. He has worked with makers such as Poliform, Flexform, Giorgetti, Cappellini, Poltrona Frau, Cartier and Bentley Home, and as well as designing products and furniture he advises companies on strategy and curates exhibitions. His studio now works on large-scale projects around the world, from interiors to architecture, and his career includes several design awards.

“The precious side of light”

Penta, on Elisabeth

How It Was Made

Penta designs and builds its lamps by hand in Brianza, Italy, and backs them with a 2-year manufacturer guarantee from the Auralis Group. Elisabeth is made with polished chrome hemispheres, and the suspension uses 8 integrated 8W LED sources.

Downloads

• Technical sheet (PDF)
• 2D and 3D files (ZIP)
• Photometric data (ZIP)
• Penta 2-year manufacturer guarantee (PDF)
• Penta brand film, Crafted with soul (video)

Why You’ll Love It

It measures 43.3 in (110 cm) across, so it commands the space above a large table or a stairwell. Eight 8W LEDs give 827 lumens each at 3000K with a CRI of 90, which adds up to a generous, warm light. The polished chrome reflects both the light and the room below it.

Made for Real Life

The LEDs are built in, so there is no bulb to buy or change. The lamp is dimmable with 0-10V control and runs on 120V, 60Hz. The overall drop can reach 90.5 in (230 cm), so please check your ceiling height with us before you order.

Product Details

Where It Shines

Hang Elisabeth over a dining table, in a double-height entry or above a stair. It suits modern, minimalist and Italian-design interiors, and its scale works in restaurants, lobbies and lounges as well as homes.

Questions We Hear Most

How big is the Elisabeth suspension?

It is 43.3 in (110 cm) across, with a maximum height of 90.5 in (230 cm).

How bright is the Elisabeth suspension?

It uses eight 8W LED sources, each giving 827 lumens at 3000K with a CRI of 90.

Can Elisabeth be dimmed?

Yes. The suspension is dimmable with 0-10V control, so it needs a compatible 0-10V dimmer.

Can I replace the bulbs?

The LEDs are integrated into the lamp, so there are no bulbs to buy or match.

Does it work on US power?

Yes. The listed version is rated for 120V at 60Hz.

Is there a matching table lamp or wall light?

Yes. Penta also makes Elisabeth as a table lamp and a wall sconce, and the three share the same hemispheres.

Who designed the Elisabeth lamp?

Elisabeth was designed in 2017 for Penta by Carlo Colombo, the Italian architect and designer.

What guarantee does Penta give on Elisabeth?

Penta’s products carry a 2-year manufacturer guarantee from the Auralis Group. The guarantee PDF is linked above.

Is Elisabeth made in Italy?

Yes. Penta designs and makes its lamps by hand in Brianza, Italy.

Why We Love It

Elisabeth is a chandelier for people who prefer sculpture to crystal. It is made by hand in Italy, it is dimmable, and the polished chrome picks up everything around it.

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