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
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
ColorBrass/Glossy White Opal Glass
$ 880
Estimated delivery time: >8 weeks. Contact Customer Service
Lightsource: A-21/medium - Not included
Free shipping
Free returns

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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 diffuse illumination. The opening at the bottom of the glass produces downwards directed light. The quality of the glas sensures that the fixture is evenly lit.

  • Light sourceLight source A-21/medium
    CompliancecULus, Damp location.
    Other informationElectrical: System Wattage: 10W - 44W LED Wattage: 9 W or 42 W Delivered lumens: 440 - 2,711 Efficacy: 44.0 lm/W - 123.2 lm/W Certifications: cULus, Dry Location Protection class IP20 Controllability: 0-10V Dimming (LED variants); Phase dimming (incandescent variants) Color Rendering: Ra≥90 for LED variants. Performance dependent upon screw-base lamp used in socketed variants.
  • MaterialsHand-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.
    FinishBrushed brass, untreated. Glossy White Opal, Pale Rose, Pale Yellow or Amber coloured glass.
  • VL 45 Radiohus Pendant dimensions
    Size (in.): 250 (width) x 328 (Height) x 250 (Length)
    Weight:5.7 lbs
  • 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
  • 12'. 3-conductor, 18 AWG white fabric-covered power cord.
    Canopy included.
    Mounting instructions
  • VL45 Pendant 2D paper templ US 14.6 in
    Item no:10000172995002
    $ 20
    VL45 Pendant 2D paper templ US 9.8 in
    Item no:10000172996002
    $ 20
    VL45 Pendant 2D paper templ US 6.9 in
    Item no:10000172997002
    $ 20

Vilhelm Lauritzen and the VL 45 Radiohus Pendant

This lighting masterpiece was designed to offer functional brilliance and a harmonious, ambient glow. The pendant's understated elegance is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail, capturing the timeless appeal inherent in Lauritzen’s designs.

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 turned off, the VL 45 Radiohus Pendant captivates with its elegant form and luxurious mouth-blown glass. The pendant's glossy, artful design enhances any room's decor, serving as both a functional light source and a decorative element that never fails to impress.

  • Variant number
    9.8"Brass/Glossy White Opal GlassA-21/medium-5741935882
    14.6"Brass/Glossy White Opal GlassA-21/medium-5741935950
    9.8"Brass/Glossy Amber GlassA-21/medium-5741945018
    9.8"Brass/Glossy Pale Yellow GlassA-21/medium-5741945063
    9.8"Brass/Glossy Pale Rose GlassA-21/medium-5741945089
    14.6"Brass/Glossy White Opal GlassLED 3000K3353DIM 0-10V10000149831
    14.6"Brass/Glossy White Opal GlassLED 3000K3353Phase dimming10000149832
    14.6"Brass/Glossy White Opal GlassLED 3000-1800K D2W2763DIM 0-10V10000149833
    6.9"Brass/Glossy White Opal GlassG16.5/candelabra4405741925326
    6.9"Brass/Glossy Pale Rose GlassE12-5741940770
    6.9"Brass/Glossy Amber GlassE12-5741944912
    6.9"Brass/Glossy Pale Yellow GlassE12-5741944967
    14.6"Brass/Glossy White Opal GlassLED 3000-1800K D2W2763Phase dimming10000149834