Timeless Classic: Louis Poulsen Celebrates 150th Year of Illuminating Homes

Louis Poulsen's lighting is not like any other — even after 150 years.

In celebration of its 150th anniversary, Danish luxury lighting brand Louis Poulsen has curated a special exhibition, called “The He(art) of Light,” which showcases the rich history and legacy of the brand and features immersive experiences, and The Beat Manila had the chance to take a peek at what’s in store for visitors of the exhibition during a special preview.

The exhibition’s highlight is the special 150th-anniversary collection of Louis Poulsen’s most iconic designs, which features the AJ Mini lamp, PH-5, and PH Artichoke. This collection features a color combination that’s unique to Louis Poulsen: a minimalist matte white outer paint and a pale pink color inside. These pieces are also underlined with metalized brass, ensuring their longevity, much like the brand. The collection’s highlight, the PH Artichoke, is only available in 300 pieces.

Visitors can also look forward to a vast display of the brand’s lighting pieces, including those crafted by legendary designers who worked with the brand throughout the years.

At the center of the venue, a circular pavilion dazzles with a display of different versions of the brand’s most iconic creation, the PH Artichoke. This piece is made with 72 hand-placed metal leaves, each carefully positioned to illuminate every angle. But what makes it unique and iconic is that its lightbulb is hidden from view, even when peeked through all sides.

The pavilion also displays information about the brand’s history, as well as some photographs of Louis Poulsen’s earliest days.

Complementing the exhibition is a showcase of the works of Colin Dancel, an image-maker and Filipino photographer. Her photographs displayed in the exhibit explore the interplay of light and movement, which aims to let guests experience light as a living entity.

“What it is, is just a middle ground of both light and movement, those two things that we don’t normally grasp because they’re both nebulous concepts. What we hope to do with this exhibition is to experience them in a very different, tactile way,” Dancel said during the preview event.

On the exhibition’s launch in the Philippines, Ethel Tan, Louis Poulsen Brand and PR Manager for APAC, likewise said, “Celebrating 150 years is a testament to the enduring relevance of Louis Poulsen’s design philosophy. Tonight is a reflection of our journey, our heritage, and the lasting impact we’ve made across the world, including here in the Philippines.”

The preview event was attended by dignitaries from the Danish Embassy in the Philippines, as well as personalities and celebrities such as Mond Gutierrez, Tim Yap, Kylie Versoza, Vania Romoff, Kris Bernal, and Phoemela Baranda, Nix Alanon, Christi McGarry, Maxine Esteban, and Janeena Chan.

Dubbed “The First House of Light,” Louis Poulsen is a brand born in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a history that traces back to 1874. Louis Poulsen, nephew of the brand’s original founder, Ludvig R. Poulsen, has since worked with the world’s most distinguished designers and architects to create masterpieces that have become icons of form and function.

With the help of highly influential Danish designer Poul Henningsen, the brand achieved new heights in the field of lighting. Years later, the brand has made several collaborations with renowned designers, such as Arne Jacobsen and Verner Panton, who designed Louis Poulsen’s iconic AJ Lamps and Panthella series, respectively.

Louis Poulsen’s “The He(art) of Light” exhibit is open to the public until Sept. 15 on the 29th floor of the Twenty-four Seven McKinley Building in Bonifacio Global City.

“The He(art) of Light” is brought by Focus Global Inc. For more details, follow Lights by Focus Global on Facebook or Instagram.