Louis Poulsen Reinterprets a Danish Classic Lamp for Outdoor Living

It’s that time of the year when we start to romanticize the small but meaningful ways we’ll embrace the changing seasons. With spring just around the corner, our thoughts turn to lingering alfresco dinners, warm evening conversations, and the glow of soft light extending the night just a little longer. With Louis Poulsen’s newest design, the VL 45 Radiohus Portable Lamp, we’ll be able to illuminate our outdoor moments with warmth and ease, carrying the glow well beyond sunset.

Inspired by Vilhelm Lauritzen’s original VL 45 Radiohus Pendant, this new portable design pays homage to a design legacy that dates back to the 1930s. Lauritzen, one of Denmark’s most influential architects, originally created the VL 45 for Copenhagen’s broadcasting building Radiohuset, a landmark of functionalist design that now houses the Royal Danish Academy of Music. The pendant’s signature mouth-blown glass shade and brass details embodied his belief in light as a fundamental architectural element, both beautiful and purposeful. Now, Louis Poulsen has reinterpreted this classic design in a versatile, rechargeable format that seamlessly moves from indoor to outdoor settings.

The VL 45 Radiohus Portable stays true to the original with its multi-layered mouth-blown glass, which diffuses a soft, glare-free 360-degree illumination, and lacquered brass accents that will maintain their pristine finish over time. At 6.8-inches tall, this compact yet elegant lamp is designed for effortless portability. The touch-timing system allows for easy brightness adjustments, while the premium leather strap makes it easy to carry and can be replaced if needed. A single charge provides approximately five hours of light at full brightness. Available in three colorways (Opal White, Pale Rose, and Pale Yellow), it seamlessly adapts to any settings, whether indoors or out.

To add the VL 45 Radiohus Portable Lamp by Louis Poulsen to your outdoor oasis, visit louispoulsen.com. 

Photography courtesy of Louis Poulsen.