Doo-Wop Pendant

The fixture primarily provides a downward directed soft light by means of the white lacquered inner conical reflector. The outer reflector, the main shade, contributes to directing the light up- and downwards, while at the same time spreading the soft diffused light. The inside of the main shade is illuminated through an opening in the inner conical reflector.

Originally introduced in the 1950s, the pendant was developed by the Navy Buildings Department and Louis Poulsen. It was used extensively in Navy buildings, including canteens and offices, due to its unique lighting and utility. Known then as the Navy Pendant, it was discontinued from Louis Poulsen's catalog in the early 1980s. The design, reminiscent of the 1950s New Look, was reintroduced as Doo-Wop in 2012 with new colors and a brass version, followed by copper and stainless steel editions in 2017. The production methods remain unchanged, with shades still spun by hand and finished with a fine rolled edge. The brass version, spun from a solid brass plate, is particularly challenging to craft and features a polished appearance.