VL38 (Table) from Louis Poulsen

The VL38 table lamp was originally designed in the late 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the construction of the Radiohuset building (the Danish broadcasting house) in Copenhagen (today the Royal Danish Academy of Music). Vilhelm Lauritzen’s lamp design, VL38 and the pendant VL45 both designed for Radiohuset, started to appear in Louis Poulsen catalogues after World War 2 in the middle of the 1940s.

VL38 in white/brass was relaunched in fall 2016. To accommodate contemporary advances in light technology and energy efficiency the fixtures have been fitted with LED. The black edition of the VL38 introduced fall 2017 has a stronger outline than the original white version, though maintaining the loved retro look and the soft, curvy expression of the original design.

The table lamp VL 38 emits downward directed light. The angle of the shade can be adjusted to optimize light distribution. The shade is painted white on the inside to ensure a soft comfortable light.

There is a timer function for automatic switch off that can be set to 4 hours or 8 hours. It is possible to set the lamp to turn on with a specific light level. Please note that the brass surface is left untreated. This means that the surface will change over time and develop a patina. The angle of the shade can be adjusted to optimise light distribution.

This luminaire is fitted with an integrated energy-saving LED light source. Should you wish to replace it, please contact us so we can help you purchase the correct LED Replacement Kit. Please note that LED-replacement should always be carried out by an authorised electrician.