Defined by an elegant union of soft opal and luxurious brass, the sophisticated wall fixture can bring to life and complement an array of differently styled environments. Originally designed by Lauritzen for the Danish Broadcasting House in Copenhagen in the 1940s, the light's distinctive, organic design creates a truly inviting, authentic atmosphere. An embodiment of iconic Danish design, the VL Ring Crown Wall Lamp - Two Shades produces soft, glare-free light, perfect for illuminating corridors and hallways or living and dining spaces.
Vilhelm Lauritzen (1894–1984) was 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, Daells Varehus department store, Radiohuset and the first airport built in Kastrup – represented the concentrated essence of contemporary life. Other significant buildings to stem from Lauritzen’s drawing board include Folkets Hus better known today as the Vega concert venue, the Shellhuset building and the Danish embassy in Washington.
Throughout his life, Vilhelm Lauritzen adhered to the principle that architecture is applied art – with equal emphasis on both ‘art’ and ‘applied’. “No life without aesthetics” was another one of Vilhelm Lauritzen’s firmly held beliefs.
