Louis Poulsen Lighting | Iconic Danish Designer Lamps

From fine wines to the shape of light.

Established in 1874 in Copenhagen, Louis Poulsen's story began not with lighting but with the introduction of fine wines to the Danish market, founded by Ludvig Poulsen as a Copenhagen wine import company. When Copenhagen's first power station opened in 1892, the company's focus shifted toward the new world of electric lighting.

Ludvig's nephew, Louis Poulsen, joined the family business as a shop assistant in 1896, marking the start of what would grow into a world-renowned lighting brand built on Danish design tradition, where form follows function and light itself becomes the material to be shaped.

Light as material.

The ambition has never been only to design lamps, but to shape light itself. The way light is directed and diffused creates atmosphere, defines space, and influences how people feel. That philosophy traces back to 1926, when Poul Henningsen developed the pioneering three-shade system, a principle as simple as it was revolutionary: eliminate glare while creating soft, comfortable light.

"Once you have experienced good lighting, life is filled with new values."

Poul Henningsen

Crafted at the Vejen Factory.

Located in the town of Vejen in Jutland, the factory is the beating heart of Louis Poulsen, where most products are hand-assembled by highly skilled artisans, many of whom have been part of the company for decades.

Premium materials are carefully selected from trusted partners for both durability and aesthetic appeal, with rigorous quality checks conducted on every piece to meet exacting standards.

Glass

Many shades are mouth-blown and sandblasted on the underside to create soft, diffused light.

Brass

Patinas beautifully over time when untreated, or finished in a fine brushed texture for lasting shine.

Aluminium

Used across a range of finishes, from raw to painted, valued for its durability and character.

Marble

A natural stone bringing quiet luxury and individual character to select designs.

Made for generations.

Louis Poulsen designs with longevity in mind, built on functionality, aesthetics, and durability so that every lamp lasts for generations. Since 2014, a new limited edition has honored Poul Henningsen's craftsmanship each year, available for just three months at a time. Since December 2018, Louis Poulsen has been part of the FLOS B&B Italia Group, joining a family of legacy design brands guided by a shared belief in designing for a beautiful life.

21 Items

Panthella 320 Table Lamp

Panthella 320 Table Lamp

Louis Poulsen

$570.00
NJP Wall Lamp

NJP Wall Lamp

Louis Poulsen

Starting at $500.00
Yuh Wall Lamp

Yuh Wall Lamp

Louis Poulsen

Starting at $840.00
Nyhavn Wall Lamp

Nyhavn Wall Lamp

Louis Poulsen

Starting at $2,345.00
AJ 50 Wall Lamp

AJ 50 Wall Lamp

Louis Poulsen

$1,770.00
Flindt Wall Lamp

Flindt Wall Lamp

Louis Poulsen

Starting at $955.00
AJ Wall Lamp

AJ Wall Lamp

Louis Poulsen

Starting at $1,095.00
Doo-Wop Pendant

Doo-Wop Pendant

Louis Poulsen

Starting at $835.00
NJP Table Lamp

NJP Table Lamp

Louis Poulsen

Starting at $750.00
PH 5 Mini Pendant

PH 5 Mini Pendant

Louis Poulsen

Starting at $990.00
PH 3/2 Pendant

PH 3/2 Pendant

Louis Poulsen

Starting at $1,230.00
PH 3/2 Glass Table Lamp

PH 3/2 Glass Table Lamp

Louis Poulsen

Starting at $1,690.00
PH 3½-2½ Table Lamp

PH 3½-2½ Table Lamp

Louis Poulsen

$1,965.00
PH 3½-3 Pendant

PH 3½-3 Pendant

Louis Poulsen

$1,645.00
VL38 Table Lamp

VL38 Table Lamp

Louis Poulsen

$860.00
VL45 Radiohus Pendant

VL45 Radiohus Pendant

Louis Poulsen

Starting at $690.00
Yuh Floor Lamp

Yuh Floor Lamp

Louis Poulsen

Starting at $1,090.00
Yuh Table Lamp

Yuh Table Lamp

Louis Poulsen

Starting at $990.00
PH 4½-4 Pendant

PH 4½-4 Pendant

Louis Poulsen

$4,220.00
PH 3-2½ Outdoor Wall Lamp

PH 3-2½ Outdoor Wall Lamp

Louis Poulsen

$2,045.00
PH 4½-3½ Table Lamp

PH 4½-3½ Table Lamp

Louis Poulsen

$4,930.00

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Louis Poulsen

From fine wines to the shape of light.

Light as material.

A century of collaboration.

The PH System

PH 5 & Artichoke

Arne Jacobsen

Verner Panton's Panthella

VL Studio Collection

Crafted at the Vejen Factory.

Made for generations.

Louis Poulsen

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