Louvre Light

Louvre Light

Louvre Light

Product catalog summary
Overview: The Louvre Light, designed by Klauser & Carpenter in 2008, is a suspension light that draws inspiration from window blinds, Scandinavian lighting, and the rear windows of 1980s muscle cars. It features seamless, pressed-aluminium louvres with compound-curved corners, creating a multifaceted shade that provides glare-free, directional, and ambient light.
Design and Functionality: The Louvre Light is both a practical light source and an aesthetically pleasing object. Its long proportions make it ideal for hanging above dining tables, aiming to illuminate both the space and the light itself. The design ensures a flattering light conducive to sociable evenings.
Specifications:
  • Light Emission: Direct and indirect
  • Light Fitting: S1: 2× T5 linear fluorescent 39W (electronic ballast), 220/240V, PVC clear cable
  • Dimensions: Shade L950mm × D210mm × H215mm, cable L2000mm, weight 6.8kg
  • Materials: Anodised aluminium, polycarbonate diffuser, powder-coated aluminium and steel fixings, steel suspension cable
  • Compliance: CE marking
  • Colours: Anodised black, anodised natural, anodised bronze
Designers: André Klauser and Ed Carpenter are German/British designers born in 1972 and 1975, respectively. Klauser trained in Design at the Fachhochschule Münster, while Carpenter trained in sculpture at Kingston University. They met in 2000 at the Royal College of Art and formed Klauser & Carpenter after successful collaborations. They have an impressive client list in the UK and internationally and are partners in the design and production company Very Good & Proper.
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Louvre Light Klauser & Carpenter Suspension Light Design 2008

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Louvre Light Klauser & Carpenter Leading Light Be sure of a flattering light and a sociable evening Referencing window blinds, Scandinavian lighting and the rear windows of 1980s ‘muscle’ cars the Louvre is a surprisingly elegant and understated light. Seamless, pressedaluminium louvres with compoundcurved corners are repeated layer upon layer. This creates a multifaceted shade that provides glare-free, directional and ambient light. It’s a practical light source as well as a fascinating and formally enticing object in its own right. The long proportions and scale of Louvre make it ideal for...

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Louvre Light Klauser & Carpenter Design: 2008 Description: Suspension light Light Emission: Direct and in-direct Light Fitting: S1: 2x T5 linear fluorescent 39W (electronic ballast), 220/240V, PVC clear cable Dimensions: S1: Shade L950mm x D210mm x H215mm, cable L2000mm, 6.8kg Materials: Anodised aluminium, polycarbonate diffuser, powder-coated aluminium and steel fixings, steel suspension cable Compliant: CE marking Colours: Anodised black, anodised natural, anodised bronze Louvre Light Klauser & Carpenter Suspension Light Design 2008

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Klauser & Carpenter German/ British Designers Born 1972/1975 Andre Klauser trained in Design at the Fachhochschule Munster while Ed Carpenter trained in sculpture at Kingston University. They met in 2000 whilst studying on the MA Design Products course at the Royal College of Art . Having set up their individual practices immediately after graduating, and building a portfolio of work respectively they formed Klauser & Carpenter on the back of some successful collaborations. Working on a wide range of design led projects they have built an impressive list of clients in the UK and internationally. Furthermore...

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