A Louis Poulsen lamp is a portable task light: its tiered or screened shade lays a soft, even pool of light over a chair, desk or bedside without dazzle; crystal fittings are found under vintage lighting. At Eleish Van Breems Home our Louis Poulsen lamps suit reading corners and side tables.
Which Louis Poulsen lamp suits a reading corner?
For a reading corner, set a Louis Poulsen lamp a little behind and to the side of the chair, so light falls over the shoulder onto the page while the shade screens the lit source from view; a vintage lamp does the same at a desk. One well-placed lamp beats an overhead.
Where does a Louis Poulsen lamp work as a focal point?
On a low table beside a chair, a Louis Poulsen lamp reads as a sculptural shape by day and lays down a soft reading light at night, matched by a sconce above. Keep its backdrop plain so the layered tiers show clearly.
What bulbs suit a Louis Poulsen lamp?
A warm-white LED or a low-wattage bulb suits a Louis Poulsen lamp, flattering the shade without overheating it, since the design is about soft light rather than brightness; a crystal vintage lamp adds sparkle instead. Check the maker's guidance for the fitting and cap size before buying bulbs.
*UPS or USPS Ground shipping only. Excludes furniture, lighting and antiques, as well as custom orders.
