Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
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
Set of Four Wall Lamps by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two-armed wall lamp in brass with frosted opal glass. Vilhelm Lauritzen / Fog & Mørup.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 wall lamps by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of six two-armed wall lamps in patinated brass and original opal glass shades from the 1960s. Vilhelm Lauritz / Louis Poulsen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
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 Lighting
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 Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 Lighting
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 Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen VL38 Floor Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
About This Product
VL38 floor lamp is based on the original design of the VL38 table lamp. The VL38 table lamp was originally designed in the late 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Rare Lamps by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of 'Town Hall' ceiling/wall lamps in brass and profiled plastic shades. Designed in 1953. Vilhelm Lauritzen / Louis Poulsen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 Lighting
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 Lighting
Materials
Brass
Early Version of Vl38 Table Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Paulsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen, Made by Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. Iron, tubular brass, sheet brass, painted white.
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass Desk Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A table lamp of patinated brass, with adjustable and curved neck. Swiveling top and bottom, adjustable in both height and angle. Switch located on the base.
Category
1940s Danish Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Radiohus' Sconce for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Radiohus' sconce for Louis Poulsen in black.
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the construction of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 Lighting
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen, Wall Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, wall lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Measures: Width 135 x height 190 x length 290(mm), 1.1 kg
Material: Rear housing and shade: aluminum. Arm: brass. Cord length: 3.3 m. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Table Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, table lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Width x Height x Length (mm)
135 x 380 x 175, 2.3 kg
Material: Base and shade: aluminium. Stem: brass. Cord length: 3.3 m. Light con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vilhelm Lauritzen Table Lamp Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen table lamp by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950´s Set of Two Vilhelm Lauritzen Wall Lights by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Knebel, DK
The rare set of two Danish vintage "Radiohuset" (Danish Radio) wall lights were originally designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen.
Vilhelm Lauritzen (1894...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen Set of Four Indoor / Outdoor Airport Sconces by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 4 Wilhelm Lauritzen "Airport" indoor / outdoor sconces originally designed for the new Kastrup airport building in Copenhagen in 1936. The building is today legendary and prot...
Category
1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Set of Two Vilhelm Lauritzen Ring Chandeliers by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Danish vintage Christiansborg (parliament building) / B & G (porclain manufacturer) ring chandeliers designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and produced by Louis Poulsen. The chand...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wall Lamp with Opaline Glass by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Wall lamp designed in 1955 by Vilhelm Lauritzen for by Louis Poulsen in 1950s.
Brass construction with hand blow opaline glass shades.
Perfect original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen Pendants
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Mid-Century Danish pendants from Vilhelm Lauritzen.
Overall drop: 54"
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'DSB Konduktør' Desk Lamp in Original Condition, Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare piece designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen in the late 1930s or early 1940s. Made for DSB (De Danske Statsbaner, 'The Danish Railway Network'(trans.) hence the name 'Konduktørlampe' ('...
Category
1930s Danish Bauhaus Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Steel
1950s Danish Desk Lamp by Wilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An articulating desk lamp having a brass stem with patina and off-white enameled hood and base.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
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 Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vilhelm Lauritzen Radiohaus Wall Lights Bauhaus
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in New York, NY
Original polished brass and opaline glass Radiohaus wall lights designed by Scandinavian Modern designer Vilhelm Lauritzen for Poulsen. The fixtures have a set screw which allow the ...
Category
1940s Danish Bauhaus Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Vilhelm Lauritzen lighting 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 lighting, although white editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 46 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 58 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting 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 lighting by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Michael Bang, and Fritz Hansen. Prices for Vilhelm Lauritzen lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $456 and can go as high as $32,678, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,188.