Louis Poulsen Above Hanging Light, white, 40 cm

The minimalist ‘Above’ hanging light – a designer piece by Mads Odgård

In both appearance and function, the ‘Above’ hanging light reflects a simple aesthetic rooted in the working methods of its creator: Mads Odgård. The Danish designer focuses his creative work on achieving a balance between comfort, technology, ergonomics, ecology, economy and aesthetics, and on creating products that bring joy to the user in every respect.

In the case of ‘Above’ – the hanging light takes its name from the opening at the top (above) of the lampshade, through which the light, which is otherwise evenly directed downwards from the lampshade, can also escape upwards into the room. In this way, the soft light further emphasises the beautiful shape of the final curve.

A hanging light whose minimalist design makes it a perfect match for numerous modern interior styles.

Louis Poulsen, the company for which Mads Odgård designed the ‘Above’ hanging light, was founded in 1874 and has developed into one of the leading suppliers of architectural lighting through its collaboration with renowned designers and architects. The lighting manufacturer’s philosophy is to shape light, and it achieves this through products designed to reflect and support the natural rhythm of light.

A pendant light from Louis Poulsen that fully embodies its guiding principle of ‘form follows function’. In accordance with this principle, light is integrated into the designs in such a way that the resulting products not only embody formal aesthetics, but the quality of the light ultimately determines the form.