OPALA


Opala was originally designed by Hans J. Wegner for Hotel Scandinavia in Copenhagen. A distinct, almost futuristic design, a superb light quality combined with the very best materials and craftsmanship have created a true classic for both hotels, public spaces, offices & private homes.

Specifications

Pendant – two sizes.

Shade made of impact-resistant special acrylic
Color: Opal high gloss
Top made of wet painted aluminum.
Cord: 4 meter cord

Maximum 75W frosted/opal incandescent light bulb or similar size LED light bulb with a minimum 270 degrees beam angle.
(E27 or E26 according to country specifications)

Standard colors top:
Black, white, light grey, bordeaux-red

Table lamp – 2 sizes
Shade made of impact-resistant special acrylic
Color: Opal high gloss
Top made of wet painted aluminum
High-gloss chromium plated rod in steel
Base in wet painted, solid steel

Cord: 3 meter cord

Small Table lamp: Opala Mini B001:
Maximum 60W frosted/opal incandescent golf ball size light bulb or similar physical size LED light bulb

Large Table lamp: Opala Midi B002:
Maximum 75W frosted/opal incandescent light bulb
or similar size LED light bulb with a minimum 270 degrees beam angle.
E27 or E26 socket according to country specifications

Standard colours top & base:
Black, white, light grey, bordeaux-red

Floor lamp G003 & G004– 2 sizes
Shade made of impact-resistant special acrylic
Color: Opal high gloss
Top made of wet painted aluminum

High-gloss chromium plated rod in steel and base in wet painted, solid steel

Cord: 2,5 meter cord

Maximum 75W frosted/opal incandescent light bulb or similar size LED light bulb with a minimum 270 degrees beam angle.
(E27 or E26 according to country specifications)

Standard colors top & base:
Black, White, Light grey, Bordeaux-red

Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007)


Hans J. Wegner was born in 1914 in Tønder, Denmark. In 1936, at the age of 22, he attended the School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen, later returning as a teacher. In 1943 he opened his own design studio and created the Chinese Chair, which, along with his 1949 Round Chair, formed the basis for many of his later chairs. The Round Chair became known simply as The Chair. While The Chair is probably the main icon of Wegner’s career, the Wishbone Chair is widely considered to be his most successful design.
Hans J. Wegner was also a brilliant light designer. His pendant from 1962, “The Pendant” has been in production ever since. Both The Pendant and his futuristic Opala-series – originally designed in the seventies for Hotel Scandinavia in Copenhagen – are now manufactured by Pandul. Hans J. Wegner received many international awards for his work and in June 1997, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by The Royal College of Art in London.