The AJ 50 wall lamp by Louis Poulsen is an outdoor version of Arne Jacobsen’s AJ lamp. Featuring an efficient LED light unit and IP65 rating, AJ 50 is a perfect luminaire for lighting up the entrance, balcony or patio. The iconic form of Louis Poulsen’s AJ range was born in 1957 when the legendary Danish architect Arne Jacobsen designed the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen including its interior and furniture. The timeless lamp has a sculptural design that consists of basic, geometric forms: a cone-shaped shade with a simple cylinder socket. The adjustable shade, painted matt white inside, reflects soft and pleasant light with no glare. The AJ range has become a Danish design icon and one of the most beloved pieces created by Arne Jacobsen.
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AJ 50 wall lamp for outdoors, black
Louis Poulsen
Description
The AJ 50 wall lamp by Louis Poulsen is an outdoor version of Arne Jacobsen’s AJ lamp. Featuring an efficient LED light unit and IP65 rating, AJ 50 is a perfect luminaire for lighting up the entrance, balcony or patio. The iconic form of Louis Poulsen’s AJ range was born in 1957 when the legendary Danish architect Arne Jacobsen designed the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen including its interior and furniture. The timeless lamp has a sculptural design that consists of basic, geometric forms: a cone-shaped shade with a simple cylinder socket. The adjustable shade, painted matt white inside, reflects soft and pleasant light with no glare. The AJ range has become a Danish design icon and one of the most beloved pieces created by Arne Jacobsen.
- Length: 6.3 in (16 cm)
- Width: 13.74 in (34.9 cm)
- Height: 9.76 in (24.8 cm)
- Measurement details: Wall box: depth 2.05 x 0 in (5.2 x cm, cm), diameter 4.45 in (11.3 cm)
- Material Die cast aluminum with powder-coated, textured surface
- Colour Black
- Light source Integrated 9W LED
- Colour temperature 3,000 K
- Luminous flux 428 lm
- Lifetime 50,000 h
- IP rating IP65
- Protection class I
- Voltage 120 V
- Nominal frequency 50 Hz
- Certifications and labels CE marked: tested and approved according to European standards
- Fixture Terminal block: 1x3x2.5mm². Cable entries: 2x bottom + 3x rear entries for Ø 10-14.5mm cable. Looping: Approved, max. 3x1.5mm².
- Weight 4.41 lbs (2 kg)
- Dimmable No
- Hardwired wall mount Yes
- Notes Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use
- Product ID: LP5743909544
Arne Jacobsen (1902–1971) was a master of Danish modernism and one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. Trained as an architect at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Jacobsen built an extraordinary career in both architecture and design. He is especially celebrated for his sculptural furniture, where functionality, pared-back form and architectural thinking come together in a timeless whole.
His work also earned wide international acclaim. Over the course of his career, Jacobsen received numerous design awards, including the C. F. Hansen Medal and the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale.
Arne Jacobsen: A visionary of Danish modernism
Arne Jacobsen, who graduated as an architect from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen in 1927, is undoubtedly one of the most influential Danish designers of all time.
Jacobsen’s furniture design was often closely intertwined with his architectural projects. Many of his iconic works were originally created as part of larger architectural environments, yet later rose to become independent design classics in their own right.
Design as an extension of architecture
One of Jacobsen’s most famous projects was the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, which he designed down to the smallest detail. The project was extremely important to him, as it allowed him to put his vision of integrated design into practice – an approach where not only the building and its spaces are designed, but also every element related to the interior and the building’s use, forming a harmonious and unified whole.
The AJ lamps produced by Louis Poulsen, originally designed by Jacobsen for the Royal Hotel, are a fine example of the designer’s streamlined and elegant esthetic. The cutlery designed for the hotel and produced by Georg Jensen remains popular to this day, and the famous Egg and Swan chairs were also originally created for the hotel’s public spaces.
International influence and a timeless legacy
Arne Jacobsen played a decisive role in the international breakthrough of Scandinavian design in the 1950s and 1960s. His pared-back yet expressive design language has remained relevant decade after decade, and many of the products he designed are still in production today.
One example is the Cylinda Line collection designed for Stelton in 1967. Since its introduction, the stainless steel tableware series has become an icon of Scandinavian design and is today included in the collections of several major museums.
Jacobsen’s legacy is also preserved by Fritz Hansen, with whom he collaborated closely for many years.
Who: Arne Jacobsen
- Danish architect and designer (1902–1971), one of the central figures of Nordic modernism.
- Trained as an architect; worked with buildings as well as furniture, lighting and everyday design objects.
- Known for a clean, streamlined esthetic combining functionality, precise proportions and carefully chosen materials.
- In many projects, he designed not only the building but also the interiors and furnishings.
- Best-known designs include the Egg and Swan lounge chairs, the Series 7 chair (Fritz Hansen) and the AJ lamps (Louis Poulsen).
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