VL 45 Radiohus Pendant
VL 45 Radiohus Pendant
VL 45 Radiohus Pendant
VL 45 Radiohus Pendant
VL 45 Radiohus Pendant
VL 45 Radiohus Pendant
VL 45 Radiohus Pendant
VL 45 Radiohus Pendant
VL 45 Radiohus Pendant
VL 45 Radiohus Pendant
VL 45 Radiohus Pendant

VL 45 Radiohus Pendant

Product family
VL45
ColourBrass/Glossy White Opal Glass

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About the VL 45 Radiohus Pendant

The renowned Danish functionalist architect Vilhelm Lauritzen designed the VL 45 Radiohus Pendant in the late 1930s as part of his total work of art, Radiohuset (The Radio House), headquarters of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, which was inaugurated just after the end of World War II in 1945.

 

Lauritzen designed the pendant and all other lamps for Radiohuset in collaboration with Louis Poulsen. The pendant was initially named the Office Lamp, featuring a glossy, three-layer, mouth-blown glass shade with untreated brass details.

 

The design maintains its excellent lighting benefits and quiet luxury appearance that aligns well with contemporary interior trends today, where it features beautiful variants of the original Opal white version in Pale rose, Pale yellow and Amber.

  • The fixture provides uniform, general and diffused illumination. The opening at the bottom of the glass produces downwards directed light. The quality of the glass ensures that the fixture is evenly lit.

  • Light sourceLight source E27Lumen: 926
    ClassIngress protection IP20. Electric shock protection I w. Ground.
  • MaterialsMouth-blown three-layered opal glass with sandblasted inner side.
    Top plate, base and stem: Brass, brushed and untreated.

    The untreated surface is not lacquered and will develop a patina over time.
    Finish

    Brushed brass, untreated. Glossy White Opal, Pale Rose, Pale Yellow or Amber coloured glass.

  • VL 45 Radiohus Pendant dimensions
    Size (mm): 250 (width) x 328 (Height) x 250 (Length)
    Weight:5,7 kg
  • This product is compliant with the requirements contained in the European Directives, RoHS Directive 2011/65 and 2015/863. This product is designed so that 100% of the product can be disassembled and reused. Louis Poulsen is part of ELRETUR which ensures that electronic waste (WEEE) across of Europa is reused. This product must be treated as electronic waste. The product is packaged in a fabric bag and a cardboard box. The cardboard is made from min. 75% recycled fibremass. Additional cardboard material comes from FSC approved sources.Download environmental product information
  • Ø175/250/370 (E27):
    4.4 m. White textile cord.
    Canopy included.

    Ø370 (LED):
    4 m. White textile cord and wire.
    LED canopy with driver included.
    Mounting instructions
  • VL45 Pendant 2D paper templ US 14.6 in
    Item no:10000172995002
    VL45 Pendant 2D paper templ US 9.8 in
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    VL45 Pendant 2D paper templ US 6.9 in
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Vilhelm Lauritzen and the VL 45 Radiohus Pendant

A masterpiece in lighting design, the VL 45 Radiohus Pendant was crafted to deliver both functional brilliance and a warm, inviting glow. With its refined simplicity and meticulous attention to detail, this pendant embodies the timeless appeal of Lauritzen’s architectural vision.

Close-up of an illuminated VL 45 Radiohus Pendant in opal glass against a warm brown background. © 2026 Louis Poulsen.

The fascination with authentic craftsmanship

Louis Poulsen’s multi-layered glass lampshades are crafted using traditional mouth-blown glass techniques dating back to ancient Italy. Glassmakers add a mineral mixture and/or opal white to tint the glass as they layer it. When the glass reaches a temperature above 1400°C, it tones the glass. Even if the colour mixtures match precisely, the varying glass thickness subtly influences the hue.

Close-up of a glowing opal glass VL 45 Radiohus Pendant with brass details against a brown background. © 2026 Louis Poulsen.

The glass shades are all handmade and mouth-blown individually. When each lamp is assembled with its unique shades, the colours may vary. There might be differences in the hues from one glass shade to another and from one lamp to another, even in seemingly identical lamps. These are natural variations in the appearance of the glass, which contributes to the imperfect beauty of each lamp.

A VL 45 Radiohus Pendant glows yellow in a timber-framed room, with leafy trees visible through the window. © 2026 Louis Poulsen.
Three VL 45 Radiohus Pendants in warm yellow and orange tones hang above a low wooden console. © 2026 Louis Poulsen.

Beyond illumination

Even when unlit, the VL 45 Radiohus Pendant captivates with its sculptural elegance and luxurious mouth-blown glass. Whether used as a functional lighting solution or a striking design feature, it brings an undeniable touch of refinement to any room.

  • Variant number
    Ø 250Brass/Glossy White Opal GlassE279265741105803
    Ø 370Brass/Glossy White Opal GlassE27-5741105832
    Ø 250Brass/Glossy White Opal GlassE279265741935905
    Ø 250Brass/Glossy White Opal GlassE279265741935918
    Ø 370Brass/Glossy White Opal GlassE27-5741935989
    Ø 370Brass/Glossy White Opal GlassE27-5741935976
    Ø 250Brass/Glossy Pale Rose GlassE27-5741115152
    Ø 175Brass/Glossy White Opal GlassE145725741100167
    Ø 175Brass/Glossy Pale Rose GlassE14-5741109540
    Ø 175Brass/Glossy White Opal GlassE145725741908767
    Ø 175Brass/Glossy White Opal GlassE14-5741925342
    Ø 370Brass/Glossy White Opal GlassLED 3000-1800K D2W2763PHASE DIMMING (MAINS DIMM)5741100701
    Ø 370Brass/Glossy White Opal GlassLED 3000-1800K D2W2763DALI5741100714
    Ø 370Brass/Glossy White Opal GlassLED 3000-1800K D2W2763WIRELESS BLUETOOTH5741100727
    Ø 370Brass/Glossy White Opal GlassLED 3000K3353DALI5741100730
    Ø 250Brass/Glossy Amber GlassE279265741115136
    Ø 250Brass/Glossy Pale Yellow GlassE279265741115149
    Ø 250Brass/Glossy Amber GlassE279265741944970
    Ø 250Brass/Glossy Amber GlassE279265741944983
    Ø 250Brass/Glossy Pale Yellow GlassE279265741945021
    Ø 250Brass/Glossy Pale Yellow GlassE279265741945034
    Ø 175Brass/Glossy Amber GlassE14-5741115110
    Ø 175Brass/Glossy Pale Yellow GlassE14-5741115123
    Ø 175Brass/Glossy Amber GlassE14-5741944873
    Ø 175Brass/Glossy Amber GlassE14-5741944886
    Ø 175Brass/Glossy Pale Yellow GlassE14-5741944925
    Ø 175Brass/Glossy Pale Yellow GlassE14-5741944938