Oslo Mini

In the context of a larger project for Gjensidige Insurance, architect and designer Kurt Nør-

regaard developed the OSLO FAMILY that has strong references to the lighting concepts of

Poul Henningsen.

This comes as no surprise because Kurt Nørregaard was employed by Louis Poulsen for

many years as a consultant on the development and interpretation of Poul Henningsen’s

many drawings and ideas.

However, in a way one can say that he turned it all upside down. Focusing on the ceiling and

indirect light distribution inspired Kurt Nørregaard to create a product line with an un-

precedented high level of lighting comfort and atmosphere-creating effect. His starting

point was the same as Poul Henningsen, namely the burning point of the filament.

Therefore, it has not been so easy to update the OSLO FAMILIES for LEDs, since the lighting

now comes from a “flatter surface”.

OSLO MINI retains the amazing light, the minimal and yet very beautiful harmonious design.

It is a fixture that has a quiet, but iconic appearance at the ceiling level. The increased power

of the LED version will undoubtedly be inspirational for many to create overall aesthetic

lighting solutions with this simply designed fixture.

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