150 years of Louis Poulsen: Anniversary collection

Louis Poulsen: 150 years of lighting icons

In 2024 Louis Poulsen will celebrate its 150th anniversary with a very special anniversary collection that stands as a homage to the company's rich tradition and at the same time as a look into the future of lighting design. By collaborating with leading designers and integrating the latest technologies, Louis Poulsen continues its vision of changing the world with light.

Founded in Copenhagen in 1874, Louis Poulsen started out as a wine importer before the introduction of electricity in the Danish capital which encouraged the small family business to develop as a lighting manufacturer; a process that, more or less, began with an unprecedented collaboration with Poul Henningsen in 1924.

The design credo “form follows function” also characterizes Louis Poulsen’s lights. Each design element is specifically designed for a specific purpose, without unnecessary ornamentation or decor. Rather, there is a strong focus on quality and craftsmanship. For Louis Poulsen, light is the focus – everything begins and ends with it. The passion for craftsmanship forms the basis for Louis Poulse's high-quality lighting and design solutions. The company also maintains close partnerships with innovative designers and artists; collaborations with greats such as Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen and Ólafur Eliasson have contributed significantly to the success of the legendary light objects.

Louis Poulsen's lamps transcend time and place, characteristics that make them genuine design icons. Louis Poulsen's 150th anniversary is however not only a celebration of the past, but also a promise for the future, an invitation to explore the company's incomparable history and take your appreciations for light and design to a new level.

Lights on for the Louis Poulsen Anniversary Edition

To mark its 150th anniversary Louis Poulsen proudly presents an exclusive special edition that captures the essence of its decades of excellence. The Anniversary Collection features the AJ Mini Table Lamp, the PH 5 pendant lamp and the PH Artichoke pendant lamp, and impresses with its unique colour combination: the outside of the shades is painted in a minimalist matt white, while the inside radiates in a pale pink. The special luxury of the anniversary edition is underlined by polished brass details that develop an individual patina over time and bequeath the lights a special charm. The anniversary lights are only available in 2024 and are produced in a strictly limited edition. The PH Artichoke is only available in an edition of 300 pieces in both sizes, each object bearing an individual number.