Patera Oval Pendant by Louis Poulsen applies the Fibonacci-spiral aperture geometry of the Patera family to an elongated oval globe form rather than the standard sphere. The Patera's structural concept — oval opal methacrylate apertures positioned and angled according to the logarithmic spiral of the nautilus shell — translates directly to the oval format, but the elongated axis of the shade produces a pendant with a distinctly different spatial character: longer along one axis, it suits rectangular dining tables, linear kitchen islands and corridor or hall installations where a spherical pendant would feel misaligned with the geometry of the space below.
The oval format also creates a pendant that changes more dramatically with viewing direction — from end-on it reads as compact, almost circular; from the side it reveals its full elongated form. This makes the Patera Oval a more dynamic, directionally sensitive pendant than the round versions, an asset in interiors where the pendant's orientation relative to the viewer and the space has been considered. The warm opal apertures produce the same atmospheric, diffuse light quality as the rest of the Patera family across both axes of the pendant.
Interior designers and architects specifying the Patera Oval will find the DWG drawing and CAD block useful for pendant placement, orientation planning and ceiling coordination. The 3D model and Revit family support BIM documentation; the IFC file enables coordinated project delivery. A well-considered specification for residential, hospitality and commercial interior projects where a directional, elongated pendant with geometric design character is required.
Available as a 2D DWG drawing, 3D model, Revit file and IFC file.