In 2024, Louis Poulsen, the Danish lighting manufacturer, celebrates its 150th birthday by re-issuing its most famous designs. Based on the works of Arne Jacobsen and Poul Henningsen, the anniversary collection uses Pale Rose on the inside of the shades instead of white, with matt white on the outside, and brass detailing.
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Lari Mini lamp by Karakter
Danish design company Karakter has created a portable version of the original 1978 Lari lamp by Italian architect, sculptor, and industrial designer Angelo Mangiorotti. The Lari Mini lamp consists of a single mouth-blown piece of glass with the same rippled effect as the original, and sits on a powder-coated aluminium base.
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Kori Collection of lighting designed by TAF Studio for Artek
TAF Studio has designed the Kori Collection of lamps for Finnish furniture company Artek, which architect Alvar Aalto founded. Kori translates to 'basket' and refers to the core element of the light fitting, designed to create a soft and diffuse light. The collection includes a table, floor, and three pendant lights, available in a deep matt white powder-coated finish. The floor and table lamps are also available in bright matt orange. The Kori Collection is manufactured in Italy, with the die-cast light basket made from recycled aluminium. Artek
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Louis Poulsen AJ lamp series by Arne Jacobsen in pastel shades
Danish lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen, founded in 1874, is releasing a new colour palette of five pastel shades for the classic AJ lamp. The original AJ lamp was designed by Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen in 1957. The new shades reflect the colours in the watercolours painted by Arne Jacobsen and include Warm Sand, Soft Yellow, Dusty Blue, Warm Grey and Electric Orange. Louis Poulsen
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PH Artichoke pendant light designed in 1958
Poul Henningsen, the influential Danish designer and architect, working with Louis Poulsen, the Danish lighting manufacturer, designed the PH Artichoke for a modernist Copenhagen restaurant in 1958. The distinctive pendant light with its 72 'leaves', is still in use at the restaurant, the Langelinie Pavilion. Louis Poulsen
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MVRDV and Delta Light use discarded aluminium profiles for their High Profile lighting
Dutch architect studio MVRDV has designed the High Profile range of lighting for Delta Light using their discarded products. MVRDV utilised Delta Light's aluminium profile offcuts allowing for the design to be adapted according to the range of profiles using real-time data. MVRDV / DELTA LIGHT.
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Amp lamp by Simon Legald
The Amp lamp was designed by Simon Legald for Normann Copenhagen. The design of the Amp range of small lamps was inspired by the tube amplifiers of the 1960s. The lamps are made from marble and gold/green or smoke/black glass lampshades. Normann Copenhagen
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Lumiere London 2018
18-21 January 2018.
The iconic lighting festival Lumiere, where urban landscapes are transformed by international artists, is brought to London by the producers Artichoke. Over 50 artists transform the streets and architecture both north and south of the river Thames. Lumiere Festival
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Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Table Lamp
Henningsen PH 4/3 Table Lamp is based on the principle of a reflective three shade system, which directs the light downwards. The shades are made of metal and painted white to diffuse the light. Louis Poulsen the Danish lighting manufacturer was founded in 1874 and born out of the Scandinavian design tradition where form follows function. Louis Poulsen
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Terence Woodgate Solid Carrara Marble Table Light
Designed by industrial designer Terence Woodgate, the Solid Table Light features a solid fine grain Carrara marble cylindrical base, and a hand blown opal glass shade which is acid-etched inside and out to provide a soft, diffused light. Terence Woodgate
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Angelo Mangiarotti Aida Lamp
Italian architect Angelo Mangiarotti designed the Aida Lamp in 1988. The interplay of the two large volumes connected by a slim stem references Angelo Mangiarotti's architecture, which is know for slim column supporting large ceilings. Karakter Copenhagen
Jacques Adnet MJA Table Lamp
The MJA table lamp was designed in 1930 by Jacques Adnet. Jacques Adnet was a great exponent of French Modernism. MJA, Memory of Jacques Adnet, has been in production since 2005, prior to which it was only a prototype. The lamp is made of brass with a Palladium finish. Lumen Center Italia
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Pico Magistretti Atollo Lamp
Designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977, the Atollo Lamp was awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 1979 and has become part of the permanent collections of the world's major museum of design. Atollo's secret probably lies in the geometrical construction of its shapes: the cone on the cylinder and the semisphere above all. Oluce
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Hulger & Wilkinson Plumen Light Bulb
The Original Plumen 001 is the world's first designer low energy light bulb. The dynamic, sculptured form contrasts to the dull regular shapes of existing low energy bulbs, in an attempt to make the Plumen a centrepiece, not afterthought. The Plumen 001 works like any other high quality low energy bulb - saving you 80% on your energy bills and lasting 8 times longer than a standard incandescent bulb. Designed by HULGER and Samuel Wilkinson. Plumen.
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George Carwardine Original 1227 Angle Poise Lamp
The 1227 Angle Poise lamp was conceived when automotive engineer George Carwardine created a new kind of spring. The design allowed for a lamp that could combine ultimate flexibility with perfect stability. The Original 1227™ was launched in 1935 and is still in production today. Anglepoise's history can be traced back to 1855 when Herbert Terry and Sons Ltd manufactured springs. Anglepoise
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Arne Jacobsen Table Lamp
The AJ Lamp was designed by renowned architect Arne Jacobsen in 1960 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen as an integral part of the hotel design. Louis Poulsen is a Danish lighting manufacturer founded in 1974. Louis Poulsen
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