Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
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.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carl Hansen Foyer Series Sofa in Edelman's Helm Leather by Ilse Crawford
By Ilse Crawford, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Burlington, NJ
Edelman
The foremost creator of leather for interiors, Edelman was founded in 1981 by husband-and-wife Arthur and Teddy Edelman. Incorporating a breadth of techniques and aesthetics, Edelman leather comprises hides of exceptional caliber sourced in Italy, Germany, and Switzerland. Guided by generations of leather expertise, Arthur and Teddy founded Edelman following thirty years at the helm of their family leather-goods business, Fleming-Joffe. Today the collection celebrates the warmth and integrity of this enduring natural material.
Helm Leather in color Spruce by Ilse Crawford
Drawn to the versatile nature of Helm, Crawford identified a classic leather with a medium pebble grain that could be used broadly to frame foundational elements of a space. Crawford saw an opportunity to incorporate depth to the neutral color families to play into Helm’s timeless appeal. Available in a palette of thirty-six, Helm’s consistent color is achieved through transparent dye plus pigment (semi-aniline).
Specifications
Content: 100% Leather
Finish: PFAS-Free Protective Topcoat
Weight: 2.62 oz/sf (800 gr/sm)
Thickness: 1.0 - 1.2mm
Hide Origin: Europe
Country of Origin: Italy
Reduced Environmental Impact: Greenguard Gold Certified, Leather Working Group Silver Certified, LBC Red List Free, REACH Compliant, FR Free, Free of Intentionally Added PFAS
The Foyer Sofa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Carl Hansen Vega Series Chair in Edelman's Oath Leather by Ilse Crawford
By Ilse Crawford, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Burlington, NJ
Edelman
The foremost creator of leather for interiors, Edelman was founded in 1981 by husband-and-wife Arthur and Teddy Edelman. Incorporating a breadth of techniques and aesthetics,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Carl Hansen Vega Series Chair in Edelman's Poem Leather by Ilse Crawford
By Ilse Crawford, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Burlington, NJ
Edelman
The foremost creator of leather for interiors, Edelman was founded in 1981 by husband-and-wife Arthur and Teddy Edelman. Incorporating a breadth of techniques and aesthetics,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Carl Hansen Foyer Series Chair in Edelman's Helm Leather by Ilse Crawford
By Ilse Crawford, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Burlington, NJ
Edelman
The foremost creator of leather for interiors, Edelman was founded in 1981 by husband-and-wife Arthur and Teddy Edelman. Incorporating a breadth of techniques and aesthetics,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Carl Hansen Foyer Series Bench in Edelman's Helm Leather by Ilse Crawford
By Ilse Crawford, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Burlington, NJ
Edelman
The foremost creator of leather for interiors, Edelman was founded in 1981 by husband-and-wife Arthur and Teddy Edelman. Incorporating a breadth of techniques and aesthetics, Edelman leather comprises hides of exceptional caliber sourced in Italy, Germany, and Switzerland. Guided by generations of leather expertise, Arthur and Teddy founded Edelman following thirty years at the helm of their family leather-goods business, Fleming-Joffe. Today the collection celebrates the warmth and integrity of this enduring natural material.
Helm Leather in color Gouache by Ilse Crawford
Drawn to the versatile nature of Helm, Crawford identified a classic leather with a medium pebble grain that could be used broadly to frame foundational elements of a space. Crawford saw an opportunity to incorporate depth to the neutral color families to play into Helm’s timeless appeal. Available in a palette of thirty-six, Helm’s consistent color is achieved through transparent dye plus pigment (semi-aniline).
Specifications
Content: 100% Leather
Finish: PFAS-Free Protective Topcoat
Weight: 2.62 oz/sf (800 gr/sm)
Thickness: 1.0 - 1.2mm
Hide Origin: Europe
Country of Origin: Italy
Reduced Environmental Impact: Greenguard Gold Certified, Leather Working Group Silver Certified, LBC Red List Free, REACH Compliant, FR Free, Free of Intentionally Added PFAS
The Foyer Bench is characterized by the interplay between wood and upholstery and the backrest has an almost floating appearance. Simple yet expressive, the iconic Foyer Sofa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA26 Vega' Chair in Oak Chrome and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA26 Vega' Chair in Oak Chrome and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son.
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm comm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Oak Oil and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Oak Oil and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son.
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Mahogany and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Mahogany and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son.
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Oak Oil and Fabric for Carl Hansen & Son
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Oak Oil and Fabric for Carl Hansen & Son.
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitmen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Mahogany and Fabric for Carl Hansen & Son
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Mahogany and Fabric for Carl Hansen & Son.
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Oak Soap and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Oak Soap and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son.
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Metal
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
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....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in High Point, NC
A two-light sconce / wall light designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 2.96 x 2.96 x 0.12 (H x W x D).
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Studio' Metal and Glass Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Studio' metal and glass wall lamp for Louis Poulsen.
This innovative lamp is based on Lauritzen's original studio wall lamp for Radiohuset, which indicated w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Studio' Brass and Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Studio' brass and glass table lamp for Louis Poulsen.
This innovative lamp is based on Lauritzen's original studio wall lamp for Radiohuset, which indicated ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Very Rare Vilhelm Lauritzen Music Chair , Denmark
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Oak wood, brass and fabric
- Creation date: 1942 Music chair
- Model designed for the National Broadcasting House
- Copenhagen
- good original condition
- sturdy and stable
- nee...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Studio' Brass and Glass Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Studio' brass and glass wall lamp for Louis Poulsen.
This innovative lamp is based on Lauritzen's original studio wall lamp for Radiohuset, which indicated w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Studio' Metal and Glass Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Studio' metal and glass table or floor lamp for Louis Poulsen.
This innovative lamp is based on Lauritzen's original studio wall lamp for Radiohuset, w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Small Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Studio' Metal and Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Studio' metal and glass table lamp for Louis Poulsen.
This innovative table lamp is based on Lauritzen's original studio wall lamp for Radiohuset, whic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Small Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Studio' Brass and Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Studio' brass and glass table lamp for Louis Poulsen.
This innovative table lamp is based on Lauritzen's original studio wall lamp for Radiohuset, whic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen Pair of Wall Lamps Model 10630 by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Berlin, DE
Vilhelm Lauritzen pair of wall lamps Model 10630 by Louis Poulsen in Denmark.
Category
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Studio' Metal and Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Studio' metal and glass table lamp for Louis Poulsen.
This innovative table lamp is based on Lauritzen's original studio wall lamp for Radiohuset, which indi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Studio' Brass and Glass Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Studio' brass and glass table or floor lamp for Louis Poulsen.
This innovative lamp is based on Lauritzen's original studio wall lamp for Radiohuset, w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen Bench, Denmark. 1937
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vilhelm Lauritzen, Scandinavian Modern
A very rare bench by Vilhelm Lauritzen made for Gladsaxe Town Hall, Söborg, Denmark, 1936-1937. This model was also used for the Danish Embass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vilhelm Lauritzen, Desk, Brass, Mahogany, Radiohuset, Denmark, 1945
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and mahogany desk designed and produced by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the Director of the Danish National Radio, Denmark, 1945.
Illustrated in “Vilhelm Lauritzen EN MODERNE ARKI...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Bamboo, Denmark, 1940s
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass, bamboo and rattan wall light designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6” H x 17” W x 12.5” D
B...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Vilhelm Lauritzen furniture 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 furniture, although white editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 54 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 63 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Michael Bang, and Jo Hammerborg. Prices for Vilhelm Lauritzen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $456 and can go as high as $34,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,661.