The luminaire emits a diffused and pleasant glare-free light that is characteristic of Poul Henningsen's reflective three-shade system. The luminaire is available with white opal glass or soft-touch black lacquered metal with a white inner surface. The translucent shades in mouth-blown opal triple-layer glass give the pendant a warm radiance, while the metal shades with white painted insides reflect a delicate and primarily downward light. The combination of a metal top shade and opal glass middle and bottom shades provides both. The included frosted glass bottom shade is easy to insert for even softer light distribution.