Louis Poulsen has a long history of designing the forms of light, and his collaboration with Vilhelm Lauritzen, the foremost authority on pioneering Danish functionalism, is part of Louis Poulsen's tradition. This meaningful partnership reaffirms that collaboration with creative minds is an important and indispensable part of Louis Poulsen's world.
Louis Poulsen debuted a new product from the Vilhelm Lauritzen range, first designed for Radio House in Copenhagen in the late 1930s, at Euroluce in Milan this spring. The range now comprises the classic VL45 Radiohaus pendant in white/brass and new black/brass versions with blow-on, as well as the VL38 table, floor and wall lamps.
Vilhelm Lauritzen was a master at combining materials and light. From the early 1920s, he conducted a comprehensive study of daylight and devoted his entire working life to the development and improvement of lamps. His lamps blended harmoniously with the buildings he designed.
"The VL38 is a perfect example of Vilhelm Lauritzen's innovative perspective on lampshades and lighting design. The original combination of white and brass is both beautiful and classic. The new black version adds a sharp yet modern touch to the design, giving contrast and darkness to the interior without compromising the form of light," explains Rasmus Markholt, Idea & Design Director at Louis Poulsen.
The arms of the lamps are made of brass and the inner side of the shade is painted white to create a soft and comfortable light. The lamp irradiates downward illumination through two light levels. By adjusting the angle of the shade, you can optimize the distribution of light. To accommodate technological advances in the field of energy efficiency, all lamps are equipped with LED light sources.
The black and brass VL38 table, wall and floor lamp will be available in stores from September 2017.
For more information, please contact us below.
Group PR Manager Sarah Lærke Stevens, sls@louispoulsen.dk, Tel: (+45) 4123 7903
About Vilhelm Lauritzen
Vilhelm Lauritzen (1894–1984) is one of the most important architects in Danish history and a pioneer of Danish functionalism.
Throughout his life, Vilhelm Lauritzen adhered to the principle that architecture was an applied art, giving equal emphasis to both 'applied' and 'art'. Another one of the things that Vilhelm Lauritzen firmly believed in is the saying "Without aesthetics, there is no life". Vilhelm Lauritzen was a master of both daylight and artificial light. He consistently incorporated daylight into his architectural projects by deftly blending cool perforated light streaming in through the north- and east-facing windows with warm sunlight streaming in through the large south- and west-facing windows. This was an approach that called attention to the walls that were confined to the room itself. People, furniture, and fittings are highlighted, yet shaded by sculptural lighting. Lauritzen's luminaires shine through the same idea. Combine powerful direct light that creates sharp shadows with softer diffused lighting that casts a subtle shadow over the room.
The first lamps, designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the Radio House in Copenhagen, began to appear in Louis Poulsen's catalogues in the mid-1940s. In the 1950s, when his major architectural projects were underway, the Lauritzen range was expanded to include a wide range of accessories.
About Louis Poulsen
Louis Poulsen, a Danish lighting manufacturer founded in 1874, creates products that incorporate the two elements of design and lighting. Every detail in design has a purpose. Every design begins and ends with light. Louis Poulsen offers a wide range of luminaires aimed at the commercial and home lighting markets, with lighting and solutions for both indoor and outdoor environments. Louis Poulsen has established itself as a key supplier of architectural and decorative lighting in close partnership with renowned designers and architects such as Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen, Verner Panton, Øivind Slaatto, Alfred Homann, Oki Sato and GamFratesi, and has dedicated showrooms around the world in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Miami, Los Angeles, Tokyo and Düsseldorf. Additional information can be found in the www.louispoulsen.com.
Aug 2017