Wall Lamps in Grey Lacquer attributed to Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s, Set of 2

Very rare early edition AJ-visor wall lamps in original grey lacquer made by Louis Poulsen in the 1960s. Arne Jacobsen designed the “Visor” Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1957 and it was subsequently manufactured by Louis Poulsen. The fixture emits downward directed light. The angle of the shade and rotation can be adjusted to optimize light distribution. The shade is painted white on the inside to ensure a soft comfortable light. The first edition of these iconic lamps are recognized by the brass hardware that was used for parts of the fixture and the bakelite sockets. Today, the AJ-visor lamp series is regarded as the design that the Danish architect is best known for all over the world. Originally the series comprised a table and a floor lamp as well as a wall lamp, a small table lamp and a table lamp that was designed to attach to the table. The wall lamp could be found in beautiful rows in stainless steel in the lobby when the SAS hotel was opened in 1960. In combination with the pendant AJ Royal, the AJ-visor lamp formed part of the overall design concept that Jacobsen created for the hotel. Arne Jacobsen did not just design the hotel down to the smallest detail for SAS (Scandinavian Airlines), he also designed almost all the hotel’s original furniture and utility items. The profile of the AJ-visor lamp with its straight lines and its combination of oblique and right angles is not only seen as a formal parallel to the profile of the Series 3300 seats, but also to the geometric profiles of his buildings. The AJ-visor was used in several parts of the hotel, in copper and stainless steel. Furthermore, it was originally available in light grey, dark brown and black. Notice: We have 4 of these lamps in stock and they are sold in sets of 2. Provenance: The lamps was bought directly from the family of renown Danish Architect Arne Wahl-Iversen who used them in his studio. See the last image.