This lamp design is one of the few ever created by Finn Juhl, one of Denmark’s most renowned architects. Initially designed in 1963, the pendant and table lamp were reintroduced as FJ Elements in 2025, including the original two-toned grey variant.
The lamp’s name comes from Finn Juhl’s hand sketches, in which he described it as being composed of “elements”. These early drawings document the lamp’s form, proportions and the concept for an entire lamp series, and also tell of its overall construction. While the materials and geometric lines of the FJ Elements’ design stand out in their simplicity, the playful creativity is evident in how the upper shade can rotate around on the lower shade. This function allows you to control the direction of the light in multiple ways, while also transforming the lamp’s appearance.
Materials
Shades: Deep drawen aluminum.
Diffuser: Polycarbonate.
Base: Pressure die-cast alumium.
Stem: Steel
Lampholder cover: Pressure die-cast alumium.
Finishes: Black, White, or Original Grey, matte wet painted.
Mounting: 2.8 m. Textile cord. Switch on base.
Light source: 1x15W E14
Dimensions: W 231 mm x H 449 mm | Shade Ø 175 mm
Brand: Louis Poulsen
Designer: Finn Juhl
Country of origin: Denmark
Price: POA
While the FJ Element’s geometric shapes embody simplicity, the playful creativity is evident in how the upper shade can rotate on the lower shade. This feature enables you to direct the light as you see fit.
The centrepiece of the series is the pendant. However, by incorporating what Finn Juhl referred to as “a linking element”, he was able to adapt the initial design into a table lamp as well.
