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Louis Poulsen
Louis Poulsen is a Danish manufacturer of decorative, architectural and outdoor lighting known for designs by Poul Henningsen and Arne Jacobsen. It is owned by the Italian Flos B&B Italia Group.
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About Louis Poulsen
Louis Poulsen is a Danish manufacturer of decorative, architectural and outdoor lighting known for designs by Poul Henningsen and Arne Jacobsen. It is owned by the Italian Flos B&B Italia Group.
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| Catalog | Current catalog → |
|---|---|
| Status | Acquired — Owned by Italy's Flos B&B Italia Group. |
| Parent company | Flos B&B Italia Group |
| Headquarters | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Founded | 1874 |
| Country of origin | Denmark |
| Price tier | Luxury |
| Website | louispoulsen.com |
| Availability | Quoted to order — or I can quote a substitute from the SESCO card |
Louis Poulsen has been in Copenhagen since 1874 and calls itself the original house of light. It is part of the Flos B&B Italia Group, which also owns Flos and B&B Italia, and which is jointly owned by Investindustrial and Carlyle. Its registered office is on Kuglegårdsvej in Copenhagen.
The company’s design philosophy came out of its collaborations with Danish architects and designers, and the names on the fixtures are the point. Poul Henningsen designed the PH series, including the PH Artichoke of 1958. Verner Panton designed Panthella. Øivind Slaatto designed Patera. Arne Jacobsen is named among the designers associated with the house. These are not styled after mid-century design — they are mid-century design, still in production.
The shared principle behind them is shielded light: the shades are shaped so the lamp is never seen directly and the light reaches the room reflected. That is why a Louis Poulsen pendant can hang low over a dining table without glaring at the people sitting under it, and why the fixtures work in South Florida rooms with a lot of glass, where an unshielded source produces reflections in every window after dark. The range covers pendants, table, floor and wall lamps, outdoor lamps and indoor architectural product.
- Founded: 1874, Copenhagen
- Parent: Flos B&B Italia Group S.p.A., Milan (jointly owned by Investindustrial and Carlyle)
- Categories: pendants, table lamps, floor lamps, wall lamps, outdoor, indoor architectural
- Designers named by the company: Poul Henningsen, Verner Panton, Øivind Slaatto, Arne Jacobsen
- Icons: PH Artichoke (1958), Panthella, Patera, AJ Table, PH 2/1 Portable
- Principle: shielded light — the source is not seen directly
- Typical projects: residential, hospitality, restaurants, architectural interiors and exteriors
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Quoting Louis Poulsen?
Pricing on this line comes from the agency that holds it — the rep directory shows who that is. Send me the project anyway if you want a read on the fixture before you specify it.
Request a Project Quote Call 786-395-1222Who handles this line here
Louis Poulsen is represented in South Florida by FRM Lighting & Controls. If you are specifying it here, they are who to call — and if you want a second opinion on the fixture, that is what this site is for.
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Building outside South Florida? Louis Poulsen does not publish a rep locator I could verify. Tell me the brand and the job address and I will identify the agency for your territory.
Why ask me about it
Thirteen years in lighting in this market, most of it on the distribution side and now on the rep side of the desk. I know which lines hold a spec, which ones slip on lead time, and what the substitution is going to be when value engineering starts.
Common questions about Louis Poulsen
Who handles Louis Poulsen in South Florida?
FRM Lighting and Controls handles this line in South Florida. If you are specifying it here, they are who to call. If you want a second opinion on whether it is the right fixture for the job, that is what this site is for.
What do I quote from the Louis Poulsen line?
Most often pendants, wall sconces and flush and semi-flush ceiling fixtures. That is what I see on jobs, not the whole catalog. If you need something from Louis Poulsen that is not listed there, send the model numbers and I will check it.
Can you supply Louis Poulsen outside South Florida?
Not outside South Florida. SESCO holds this line for Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Monroe counties, and I am the rep here. For a job elsewhere I will point you to the agency that holds it in that territory.
How do I get pricing on Louis Poulsen?
Send the fixture schedule, the drawings or a list of model numbers through the quote form. You will get a line-by-line price and current lead times, usually within one business day. The takeoff costs you nothing.
What is Louis Poulsen known for?
Danish design lighting with shielded optics — the PH Artichoke, Panthella, Patera and AJ series among them. The house has been in Copenhagen since 1874 and works from named designers rather than an in-house style.
Who designed the PH Artichoke?
Poul Henningsen, in 1958. The PH series is built on his principle of layered shades that hide the lamp and deliver light reflected rather than direct, which is why the fixtures can be hung low without glare.
Who owns Louis Poulsen?
It is part of the Flos B&B Italia Group of Milan, alongside Flos and B&B Italia. The group is jointly owned by the investment firms Investindustrial and Carlyle.
Does Louis Poulsen make outdoor lighting?
Yes — outdoor lamps are a published category alongside the decorative and indoor architectural ranges. Confirm the location rating and finish for a coastal South Florida installation when the quote is prepared.
Ask me about Louis Poulsen
Not ready for a full quote? Ask the question — whether the line holds a spec, what the lead time looks like, or what I would put up as an alternative. I usually come back the same business day.
Or call 786-395-1222, Monday to Friday, nine to five. If you have drawings or a fixture schedule to attach, use the quote form instead. Bidding a project? Send the set and I will produce a line-by-line lighting takeoff and bid package.