Description
The AJ Oxford table lamp by Louis Poulsen was designed by Danish architect Arne Jacobsen in the 1960s. It was originally created for St Catherine’s College, the largest college within Oxford University, as part of Jacobsen’s “Gesamtkunstwerk” of the college’s architecture and interior in 1962. This modernist yet tradition-inspired project marked Jacobsen’s main international breakthrough.
The AJ Oxford table lamp was designed for the college’s dining hall, whose long rows of oak tables are still, to this day, illuminated with Jacobsen’s pin table lamps. Combining a slim metal base with an opal glass shade, the luminaire emits a pleasantly diffused, glare-free light that is filtered through three layers of mouth-blown glass. The top part of the shade is made of painted metal, which means that the light is mostly directed downwards.
AJ Oxford is characterised by graphic lines and minimalist appeal, yet some of its sophisticated details might not be instantly evident. One such example is the lamp’s cord running through the stem and forming a continuous black line with the base. Another is the shade’s finger screw and union nut in untreated brass which will develop a lovely patina over time.
Product details (22)
MaterialMouth-blown opal glass, wet painted steel, brassColourBlackLength22 cmWidth22 cmBase diameter18.5 cmShade diameter22 cmHeight41 cmBulb baseE14; US: G16.5Light source3-4W LED (not included)IP rating20Protection classIIVoltage220–240 VNominal frequency50–60 HzCertifications and labelsCE marked: tested and approved according to European standards; EACPlugEU plugCable length220 cmCable colourBlackCable materialTextileWeight1.2 kgIntegrated switchYesDimmableNoNotesUnion nut and finger screw in untreated brass with fine clockwise hairlines. Please note the untreated brass will patinate.Product IDLP5744168588
