Louis Poulsen presents the AJ Oxford table lamp, a masterpiece that pays homage to the architectural brilliance of St Catherine’s College in Oxford. Designed by Arne Jacobsen, this lamp embodies the modernist aesthetic of the college, contrasting beautifully with Oxford University’s classical surroundings.
Design Inspiration
The AJ Oxford table lamp draws inspiration from St Catherine’s College, which was inaugurated in 1963. Arne Jacobsen’s vision for the college’s architecture reflects in the lamp’s sleek and graphic design, creating a harmonious blend of form and function.
Illuminating Elegance
This table lamp emits a gentle downward light that elegantly illuminates the surface beneath it. The triple-layered hand-blown opal glass adds a soft transparency, creating a soothing ambiance. In the variant without the top metal shade, the opal-glass shade further enhances the glow, casting an enchanting halo around the fixture.
Technical Specifications
- Mounting: Black fabric cord with plug, cord length of 7 ft. On/off switch on the socket house with a union nut in untreated brass.
- Finish: Black wet-painted stem with a triple-layered hand-blown opal glass shade. The top shade features a black wet-painted exterior with a white interior.
- Materials: Hand-blown opal glass for the shade, steel for the stem and top shade, aluminum for the mounting device, and untreated brass for the union nut and finger screw.
- Compliance: Ingress protection IP20.
- Light Source:5/candelabra bulb.
Further Details
The lamp’s intricate details, such as the fine clockwise hairlines on the untreated brass components, add a touch of sophistication. The union nut and finger screw will naturally patinate over time, enhancing the lamp’s character.
The AJ Oxford table lamp by Louis Poulsen is not just a source of light but a statement piece that captures the essence of modernist design and architectural finesse.
