A celebration of the 150th anniversary of one of the finest and most recognisable lighting
companies Louis Poulsen Founded in Denmark in 1874 by Louis Poulsen the original brand
was transformed by the designer Poul Henningsen in 1924 when he designed the iconic PH lamps.
Since then Louis Poulsen has worked with some of the world's most talented designers from
Arne Jacobsen to nendo. By delving into the company's rich history and archive this book
traces the fascinating story of a brand that has flourished over generations creating a
holistic celebration of one of the world's most distinctive lighting design houses.
Featured throughout the book are designs by heavyweight mid-century designers such as Verner
Panton Vilhelm Lauritzen and Finn Juhl as well as some of the most creative contemporary
designers working today including GamFratesi and Olafur Eliasson. Published to celebrate the
150th anniversary of the iconic Danish lighting company Louis Poulsen the book includes more
than 300 archival drawings and photographs most of which have never been seen before. |A
celebration of the 150th anniversary of one of the finest and most recognisable lighting
companies Louis Poulsen| TF Chan is a freelance editor writer and communications
consultant focusing on architecture art and design. Born and raised in Hong Kong Chan was
an editor at Wallpaper* magazine from 2020 to 2023. He aims to create world-class visually
driven content as well as championing diversity and social impact. He is committed to
championing emerging creative talents both in an editorial capacity and through mentoring
younger designers and design editors.
