Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
Danish, 1894-1984
One of the most significant architects in Denmark’s history and a pioneer of Danish functionalism in Scandinavian, mid-century modern furniture, Vilhelm Lauritzen maintained a lifelong belief that design is an art for the people.
Born in the town of Slagelse in 1894, Lauritzen had an early interest in architecture and design. He graduated from the Sorø Akademi in 1912 and the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1922. That year, Lauritzen founded the Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects studio.
Travel to Spain, Greece and throughout Central Europe influenced his architectural work. His first major project was in 1928, when he designed the Daell’s Department Store in Copenhagen. Subsequent notable design projects included the Nørrebro Theater in 1931, the Radiohuset building in 1936 and Copenhagen Airport’s first terminal in 1939, inspired by Swiss-born architect Le Corbusier.
Although architecture was among Lauritzen’s chief passions — he was also an avid lepidopterist — he was keenly interested in the furnishings of his projects, designing everything from chairs and settees to door handles and ashtrays. His influential creations include the iconic VL 38 “Radiohus” table and the VL 45 “Radiohus” pendant light — a powerful downward light that provides a gentle illumination through handblown, white opal glass. Both were designed for Danish furniture manufacturer Louis Poulsen in collaboration with Danish designer Finn Juhl. Vilhelm Lauritzen’s lamps and wall sconces, which have obliquely angled lamp heads, were likewise designed in partnership with Poulsen for the Radiohuset building in the 1930s.
Lauritzen remained active in his studio until 1969, overseeing numerous architecture projects in the 1950s, such as the Shellhuset building, Folkets Hus — known today as the VEGA concert hall — and the Danish Embassy in Washington, DC.
Lauritzen died in 1984. His legacy lives on with Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects still operating in Copenhagen’s Nordhavn district, and his elegant lamps remain in production by Louis Poulsen.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen lighting, seating, tables and more.
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Creator: Vilhelm Lauritzen
Ceiling Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Milan, IT
Denmark, 1950s
Provenance: Silkeborg theatre, Denmark
6 lights
Brass, glass.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Louis Poulsen, Pendant 5-Light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, pendant 5-light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Measures: Width x height x length (mm)
690 x 233 x 690, 8.4 kg
5 shades. Material: Shades: Mouth-blown, 3-layered, polished opa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Louis Poulsen VL56 Pendant by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in New York, NY
About This Product
The well-known functionalist architect, Vilhelm Lauritzen designed the VL 56 Pendant for Folkets Hus, in Vesterbro Copenhagen. Originally designed and built for th...
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2010s Danish Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Chrome
Vilhelm Lauritzen, Pendant Lights, Metal, Denmark, 1950s
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white lacquered metal pendant lights designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): N/A
Socket takes standa...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Radiohus' Pendants for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' pendants for Louis Poulsen. Executed in hand blown glossy white opal glass, brushed brass pendant tube, whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Radiohus' Pendants for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' pendants for Louis Poulsen. Executed in hand blown glossy white opal glass, brushed brass pendant tube, white m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Pair of Danish Modern Brass Pendants by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
These amazing pendants was designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen in the 1950s and produced by Louis Poulsen. The neck is solid brass while the perforated reflector is made from brass lacquer...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Aluminum
1 of 3 Louis Poulsen Wandleuchte Design by Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1960, Dänemark
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Saarburg, RP
Louis Poulsen hanging lamp Design by Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1960, Denmark
The pendant lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen from the 1960...
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1960s German Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Aluminum
Pendant in Glass by Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1950s
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pendant in opaline glass designed in 1939 by Maa. Vilhelm Lauritzen for the building that housed the Danish national radio. Made by Louis Poulsen in 1939. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Vintage Radiohus Pendant by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s.
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Radiohus Pendant by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s.
Original white opaline ceiling ceiling pendant designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen.
Rewired with 200 cm new textil...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Opaline Glass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL56' Pendant in Chrome for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL56 Pendant for Chrome Louis Poulsen.
The VL 56 Pendant was among the lamps Vilhelm Lauritzen designed in 1956 for the Vega concert hall in Copenhagen. Out of pro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome, Metal
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL 56 Pendant in Chrome for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL 56 Pendant in Polished Brass for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1956, current production.
The well-known functionalist architect, Vilhelm Lauritzen designed the VL ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL 56 Pendant in Polished Brass for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL 56 Pendant in Polished Brass for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1956, current production.
The well-known functionalist architect, Vilhelm Lauritzen designed the VL ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL56' Pendant in Polished Brass for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL56 Pendant in Polished Brass for Louis Poulsen.
The VL 56 Pendant was among the lamps Vilhelm Lauritzen designed in 1956 for the Vega concert hall in Copenhagen....
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Metal
Vilhelm Lauritzen, Pair of Pendants, Brass, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 3 brass pendants designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Pendants sold without canopy.
Sockets take standard E-26 medium base b...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Guldpendel Pendants in Chrome, Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1950
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Vorst, BE
Modernist architect Vilhelm Lauritzen designed the Guldpendel pendant for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, in 1955.
The model was named ''Guldpendel'', danish for ''Golden pendant', as thes...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome, Aluminum, Metal, Sheet Metal
Opaline Pendant Lights by Vilhelm Lauritzen circa 1950s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Gloucester, GB
Opaline pendant lights by Vilhelm Lauritzen Circa 1950s
- Opaline glass with a slight concave and point on the underneath
- Brass monks cap top
- Takes...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Opaline Glass
Vilhelm Lauritzen for Fog & Mørup Chandelier in Opaline Glass and Brass
By Fog & Mørup, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vilhelm Lauritzen for Fog & Mørup, chandelier, opaline glass, brass, coated brass, Denmark, production 1945 to 1955.
This very rare chandelier was created by the renowned Danish Mo...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Radiohus VL45 Pendant by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Radiohus VL45 Pendant by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen. Current production designed and manufactured in Denmark. Opaline glass and brass Hardware. Currently, the VL 45 Radiohus...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
US Version Louis Poulsen, Pendant 7 Light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
US VERSION Louis Poulsen, pendant 7 light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Measures: Width 893 x height 233 x length 893(mm), 10.8 kg
7 Shades. Material: Shades: Mouth-blown, 3-layered, pol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Pendant by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
'Radiohus' pendant in frosted opal glass. 4 pcs. in stock. Measures: Diameter: 23 cm. Vilhelm Lauritzen / Louis Poulsen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown 7' for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown 7' for Louis Poulsen. Designed in the 1940s. New, current production.
The VL Ring Crown family derives from a lamp de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Small Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohouse' Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohouse' pendant for Louis Poulsen. Executed in thick hand blown glossy white opal glass, brushed brass pendant ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Pendant in Glass by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pendant in opaline glass designed by Maa. Vilhelm Lauritzen and made by Louis Poulsen in 1960s. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Louis Poulsen, Round Glass Pendant 175 Light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, round glass pendant 175 light by Vilhelm Lauritzen,
Measures: Width 175 x Height 246 x Length 175 (mm), 1.3 kg
Material: Shade: Mouth-blown polished white opal gla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Vilhelm Lauritzen Brass and Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen brass and glass pendant for Louis Poulsen. Executed in a single hand blown glossy white opal glass and untreated polished brass tube and ceiling canopy. The chandelier emits light directed primarily downwards. The opal glass provides a comfortable and uniform illumination of the area around the fixture. A highly refined and iconic design by one of the Danish modern giants of the midcentury era.
Price is per item. Available in 1, 3, 5 and 7 shade models and wall lamp variants in separate listings. Shade height 9.2 inches. Cord height can be adjusted down to desired drop length.
These chandeliers were originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the construction of the Radiohuset building on Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, which is now home to the Royal Danish Academy of Music. The original VL Ring Crown...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 5-Shade Brass and Glass Ring Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 5-shade brass and glass ring chandelier for Louis Poulsen. Executed in five hand blown glossy white opal glass and untreated polished brass tube and ceiling canopy. The chandelier emits light directed primarily downwards. The opal glass provides a comfortable and uniform illumination of the area around the fixture. A highly refined and iconic design by one of the Danish Modern giants of the midcentury era.
Price is per item. Shade height 9.2 inches. Cord height can be adjusted down to desired drop length.
These chandeliers were originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the construction of the Radiohuset building on Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, which is now home to the Royal Danish Academy of Music. The original VL Ring Crown...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen, Round Glass Pendant 370 Light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, round glass pendant 370 light by Vilhelm Lauritzen.
Measures: Width x height x length (mm)
370 x 448 x 370, 4.1 kg
Material: Shade: Mouth-blown polished white opal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Louis Poulsen, Small Round Glass Pendant Light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, small round glass pendant light by Vilhelm Lauritzen.
Size: Width x height x length (mm)
190 x 342 x 190, 1.2 kg
Material: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Vilhelm Lauritzen 7-Shade Brass & Glass Ring Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 7- shade brass & glass ring chandelier for Louis Poulsen. Executed in seven hand blown glossy white opal glass and untreated polished brass tube and ceiling canopy. The chandelier emits light directed primarily downwards. The opal glass provides a comfortable and uniform illumination of the area around the fixture. A highly refined and iconic design by one of the Danish Modern giants of the midcentury era.
Price is per item.
Shade height 9.2 inches. Cord height can be adjusted down to desired drop length.
These chandeliers were originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the construction of the Radiohuset building on Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, which is now home to the Royal Danish Academy of Music. The original VL Ring Crown...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen, Pendant 3 Light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, pendant 3 light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Measures: Width 550 x height 233 x length 550(mm), 6.1 kg
3 Shades. Material: Shades: Mouth-blown, 3-layered, polished opal gl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Louis Poulsen, Pendant 7 Light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, pendant 7 light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Measures: Width 893 x height 233 x length 893(mm), 10.8 kg
7 Shades. Material: Shades: Mouth-blown, 3-layered, polished opal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vilhelm Lauritzen 3-Shade Brass and Glass Ring Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 3-shade brass and glass ring chandelier for Louis Poulsen. Executed in three hand blown glossy white opal glass and untreated polished brass tube and ceiling canopy. The chandelier emits light directed primarily downwards. The opal glass provides a comfortable and uniform illumination of the area around the fixture. A highly refined and iconic design by one of the Danish modern giants of the midcentury era.
Price is per item. Available in 1, 3, 5 and 7 shade models and wall lamp variants in separate listings. Shade height 9.2 inches. Cord height can be adjusted down to desired drop length.
These chandeliers were originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the construction of the Radiohuset building on Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, which is now home to the Royal Danish Academy of Music. The original VL Ring Crown...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen, Round Glass Pendant 250 Light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, round glass pendant 250 light by Vilhelm Lauritzen.
Measures: Width 250 x height 328 x length 250 (mm), 2.0 kg
Material: Shade: Mouth-blown polished white opal gla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Vilhelm Lauritzen Pair of B&G Pendants in Opaline Glass and Brass, Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of original "B&G" opaline and brass pendants model 16753 by Danish Designer Vilhelm Lauritzen. Made for the Danish government building "Christiansborg Palace" in 1951. Produ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen Pendants
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Mid-Century Danish pendants from Vilhelm Lauritzen.
Overall drop: 54"
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Steel
Set of 3 1950s Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Christiansborg' Pendants for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Set of 3 1950s Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Christiansborg' Pendants for Louis Poulsen. Executed in opaline matte glass and brass. A lyrical and elegant Danish modern design with a sculptural form characteristic of Lauritzen's finest work of the era.
Vilhelm Lauritzen was one of the most innovative Danish modern lighting...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
Vilhelm Lauritzen chandeliers and pendants are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Vilhelm Lauritzen chandeliers and pendants, although white editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 17 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 23 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original chandeliers and pendants by Vilhelm Lauritzen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chandeliers and pendants by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Fritz Hansen, and Simon Poul Henningsen. Prices for Vilhelm Lauritzen chandeliers and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $500 and can go as high as $32,678, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,267.