Multi-lite portable lamp, pastel grey and brass – Gubi

Louis Weisdorf (b. 1932) is a famous Danish architect and designer. Graduating from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen in 1954, Weisdorf worked in everything from graphics, interior and industrial design to leisure spaces and most areas of construction. He called himself a “specialist in versatility”, which perfectly sums up the long and remarkable career of this multi-designer.

In 1961, he began a ten-year assignment at the Tivoli amusement park in Copenhagen, working as principal assistant to Tivoli's chief architect, Simon P Henningsen. In the late 1960s, Weisdorf set up his own design studio in Copenhagen, sharing premises with architect Ole Panton (Verner Panton's younger brother), where he worked for national and international clients. During his years as a designer, Weisdorf worked closely with many designers, including Verner Panton, Poul Henningsen and Le Klint.

Louis Weisdorf was always interested in creating lighting fixtures from a single element that could be repeated and assembled in different ways? He also wanted to protect the eye from direct bulb reflections from all angles, as seen for example in his Turbo Pendant from 1967.

Today, Weisdorf's lamps are collector's items and can be purchased at auction.