Louis Poulsen was founded in 1874 in Copenhagen and initially most of the lamps were designed for specific projects. However, it happened many times that these pieces then became part of exclusive Louis Poulsen lighting ranges.
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The Louis Poulsen brand sees light as a material that can be shaped and bent. They make sure that their products strike a balance between light and dark, form and function, and modern and classic. Louis Poulsen brand uses exceptionally high quality materials to make their lamps, not only because they so easily withstand the ravages of time and are then handed down from generation to generation, but they are also convinced that the quality of the material is closely related to the quality of the light.
The PH collection by Poul Henningsen
In 1926, one of Denmark's leading designers, Poul Henningsen, developed a highly sophisticated light source shading system based on the principle of three layers (lamellas). The pendant lamp collection has received new additions over the years and is now available in many shapes and colours, the most popular of which are the PH 5 and PH 5 mini lamps.
The monumental icon - the PH Artichoke pendant lamp, which is made up of 72 metal plates - is built on a similar principle. These again confirm the shading system, which does not dazzle you from any angle, but creates a perfect play of light inwards and outwards and a pleasant atmosphere. The Artichoke lamp was designed in 1958 for Copenhagen's Langelinie Pavilion restaurant, where it still dominates today.
AJ lamps by Arne Jacobsen
The AJ collection by Arne Jacobsen, who needs no introduction, hides lamps originally designed in the 1960s for the iconic SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Whether they are floor, table or wall lamps AJ are works of art as much as they are functional lighting elements in homes, hotels, galleries and restaurants.
The Panthella lamp collection by Verner Panton
Another important designer in the house of Louis Poulsen was Verner Panton, whose signature is characterised by organic shapes and bold colours. He created the iconic Panthella lamp collection for the brand. Floor-standing, table-top and now also portable, they retain the characteristic morphology of the original icon, which was created in 1971.
Let yourself be carried away by the beautiful curves and the wide range of colours and designs of Panthella lamps in our online shop. Or explore other design gems from the workshop of Louis Poulsen.
