Design to Shape Light

At Louis Poulsen we shape light. We

strive to create an atmosphere where

you feel comfortable. We shape our

products because of the illumination

each shape creates. Every single surface

and curve exists to create precisely the

right atmosphere in the room. Form

follows function.

With Ripls, the desire was to create a

lamp which was discreet – yet also an

experience. From a distance, the

opal-shaped lamp resembles an

illuminating frisbee. On walking past the

lamp, you discover how the lamp

catches the light and creates its own

refractions. Like circular ripples in the

water when you cast a stone into a

glassy forest lake.

The effect is almost magical. It leaves

you with a desire to feel and touch it to

understand. Because even though Ripls

appears light and simple on the face of

it, it remains elusive and hard to fathom.