Louis Poulsen

Louis Poulsen Lighting A/S
Company typePrivately held
IndustryDesign
Founded1874
FounderLouis Poulsen
HeadquartersGammel Strand 28, DK-1202, Copenhagen, Denmark
Number of locations
Worldwide Showrooms
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsLuxury lighting
Number of employees
approx. 300
Websitehttp://www.louispoulsen.com

Louis Poulsen is a Danish lighting manufacturer that was founded in 1874. Louis Poulsen Lighting is represented by subsidiaries, distribution offices and agents around the world. Their key sales regions are Scandinavia, Europe, Japan and United States. Some of Louis Poulsen's designers were Arne Jacobsen and Poul Henningsen. Some of their signature products are the PH-Lamps.

History

Poul Henningsen's PH-5 lamp.
Poul Henningsen's iconic "Artichoke" lamp.
Louis Poulsen PH Kontrast


References

  • Louis Poulsen Background information on the history and design drafts at the design agency TAGWERC (in English)
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