VL 45 Radiohus Portable Lamp

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About the VL 45 Radiohus Portable Lamp

Based on Vilhelm Lauritzen's famous Radiohus Pendant VL 45, you can take the VL 45 Portable anywhere, indoors and outdoors, to create light and ambience with its classic mouth-blown opal glass.

The iconic Danish architect Vilhelm Lauritzen designed the VL 45 Radiohus Pendant in the 1940s for his gesamtkunstwerk, the Danish Broadcasting House, Radiohuset. The pendant was originally named 'The Office Lamp'.

Historical photos capture the VL 45 Radiohus above the Eames Lounge Chair in the iconic American couple Charles and Ray Eames' home and studio in 1950s Los Angeles. Today, the design maintains its lighting benefits, and sophisticated look and feel that suit today's interior trends so well.

You can’t go wrong with Vilhelm Lauritzen, a frontrunner in designing buildings, furniture and lamps 100 years ago.

The VL 45 Radiohus Portable Lamp is based on the beautiful pendant he created for his total work of art, Radiohuset, in Frederiksberg, Denmark.

Discover Vilhelm Lauritzen

A glowing VL 45 Radiohus Portable Lamp stands on a pedestal in a courtyard beneath the campaign text “Go with Vilhelm Lauritzen.” © 2026 Louis Poulsen.

Three VL 45 Radiohus Portable Lamps with opal glass and brass details sit on a rustic wooden table by a window. © 2026 Louis Poulsen.

The play of colours

When the Pale rose and Pale yellow versions of the VL 45 Radiohus Portable Lamp are switched on and off, they beautifully transform in light and colour. The glass shades are all mouth-blown, making every lamp unique.

Occasionally, two seemingly identical lamps may show slight colour variations, which only enhances the individual beauty of each handmade piece.

A VL 45 Radiohus Portable Lamp with an opal glass shade and brass details glows on a dark wooden table. © 2026 Louis Poulsen.

Made to last

The VL 45 Radiohus Portable Lamp is made with dedication and longevity in mind so that you can pass it on to the next generations.

You can replace the battery, leather strap, glass shade and LED unit if needed, ensuring your lamp lasts a very long time.

The VL 45 Radiohus Pendant in new colours

Explore Vilhelm Lauritzen’s iconic VL 45 Radiohus Pendant, now available in glossy Pale Yellow and Amber, alongside the classic Opal White and Pale Rose, offering additional styling choices and warmer, cosier lighting.

Three VL 45 Radiohus Pendants in yellow and amber glass glow above a wooden console. © 2026 Louis Poulsen.

Need help with your portable lamp?

Visit our FAQ section for answers to common questions about setup, dimming modes, battery care, charging, and more.

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Vilhelm Lauritzen

Vilhelm Lauritzen (1894–1984) is one of the most significant architects in the history of Denmark; he was the trail-blazing figurehead of Danish functionalism. A number of his buildings – Nørrebro Theatre (1931–32), Daells Varehus department store (1928–35), Radiohuset (1936-41) and the first airport built in Kastrup (1937–39) – represented the concentrated essence of contemporary life.