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.

Vilhelm Lauritzen designed the VL 45 Radiohus Pendant in the late 1930s as part of his comprehensive artistic vision for Radiohuset (The Radio House).

The building was inaugurated after World War II in 1945, and served as the headquarters of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation for many years. Today, the pendant is as well-known as the building.

The VL 45 Radiohus Pendant finds its perfect home above dining tables, sofa tables, or nestled in a corner over a side table. Its design shines when hung in pairs or even trios, creating a harmonious balance of light and form.

Available in three sizes, this versatile fixture allows for creative arrangements, with different sizes complementing each other beautifully when paired.

For more specific recommendations, the VL 45 Radiohus Pendant is well suited for the following rooms:

Dining room: Hang it centrally above the dining table to elevate dining experiences with beautifully softened, glare-free light.

Living room: Integrate it as a statement piece above a coffee table or lounge area to create a cozy, inviting atmosphere.

Kitchen: Position it above a kitchen island to illuminate your workspace with its focused yet diffused lighting.

Discover further how to use lighting in your interior design.

E12 socket: The 6.9-inch version uses an E12 socket base which is suitable for various light bulb types, ensuring compatibility with LED (including some smart bulbs) and incandescent bulbs (bulb not included).

E26 socket: The 9.8-inch version uses an E26 socket base which is suitable for various light bulb types, ensuring compatibility with LED (including some smart bulbs) and incandescent bulbs (bulb not included).

Built-in LED: The 14.6-inch Opal White version uses a built-in LED light source, either LED 3000K 44W or LED 3000-1800K D2W 44W.

With the 14.6" Opal White version, you have the option to choose: The dim-to-warm feature (D2W). Which adjusts brightness and warmth of the light. It can be controlled via 0-10V dimming or phase dimming.

For further guidance, please refer to Louis Poulsen’s light bulb guide.

The elegant and versatile VL 45 Radiohus Portable Lamp is the newest member of the VL 45 family, inspired by Vilhelm Lauritsen's poetic VL 45 Radiohus Pendant.

Available in three colours, it's perfect for creating ambience both indoors and outdoors.