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The renowned Danish functionalist architect Vilhelm Lauritzen designed the VL 45 Radiohus Pendant in the late 1930s as part of his total work of art, Radiohuset (The Radio House), headquarters of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, which was inaugurated just after the end of World War II in 1945.
Lauritzen designed the pendant and all other lamps for Radiohuset in collaboration with Louis Poulsen. The pendant was initially named the Office Lamp, featuring a glossy, three-layer, mouth-blown glass shade with untreated brass details.
The design maintains its excellent lighting benefits and quiet luxury appearance that aligns well with contemporary interior trends today, where it features beautiful variants of the original Opal white version in Pale rose, Pale yellow and Amber.
For a balanced and functional placement, we suggest hanging your Louis Poulsen light fixtures at a height of approximately 24 to 28 inches from the bottom of the fixture to the table surface.
For spacing between two fixtures, we recommend placing them approximately 30 inches apart. This distance ensures optimal illumination and aesthetic balance in your dining space.
This lighting masterpiece was designed to offer functional brilliance and a harmonious, ambient glow. The pendant's understated elegance is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail, capturing the timeless appeal inherent in Lauritzen’s designs.
Louis Poulsen’s multi-layered glass lampshades are crafted using traditional mouth-blown glass techniques dating back to ancient Italy. Glassmakers add a mineral mixture and/or opal white to tint the glass as they layer it. When the glass reaches a temperature above 1400°C, it tones the glass. Even if the colour mixtures match precisely, the varying glass thickness subtly influences the hue.
The glass shades are all handmade and mouth-blown individually. When each lamp is assembled with its unique shades, the colours may vary. There might be differences in the hues from one glass shade to another and from one lamp to another, even in seemingly identical lamps. These are natural variations in the appearance of the glass, which contributes to the imperfect beauty of each lamp.
In addition to the original Opal White and the Pale Rose versions, the VL 45 Radiohus Pendant comes in glossy Pale Yellow and Amber, offering more styling choices and creating warmer, cosier lighting.
Discover how the Pale Yellow, Amber and Pale Rose pendants completely transform in appearance when turned on and off.
The VL 45 Radiohus Pendant is available in the following sizes and colors:
VL 45 Radiohus Pendant in Opal White: 6.9", 9.8" and 14.6"
VL 45 Radiohus Pendant in Pale Rose: 6.9" and 9.8"
VL 45 Radiohus Pendant in Pale Yellow: 6.9" and 9.8"
VL 45 Radiohus Pendant in Amber: 6.9" and 9.8"
Even when turned off, the VL 45 Radiohus Pendant captivates with its elegant form and luxurious mouth-blown glass. The pendant's glossy, artful design enhances any room's decor, serving as both a functional light source and a decorative element that never fails to impress.
