Multi-Lite Ceiling Lamps

Multi-Lite Ceiling Lamp — Louis Weisdorf for Gubi, 1972

Designed in 1972 by Danish architect Louis Weisdorf, the Multi-Lite is one of the most ingeniously versatile ceiling lamps ever created. Its concept is beautifully simple: two quarter-sphere shades mounted on a central ring can be rotated freely, allowing you to direct light upward, downward, sideways, or into an asymmetric artistic composition — all without changing a single component.

Born during the golden age of Danish design, the Multi-Lite carries the humanist functionalism of that era in every detail. Weisdorf designed it with one guiding principle: light should never hurt the eyes, regardless of the angle. The result is a lamp that is endlessly adaptable, deeply considered, and quietly spectacular — a ceiling lamp that you can reconfigure to suit your mood, your space, and your light.

Why You'll Love It

• Designed by Louis Weisdorf for Gubi in 1972 — a Danish design classic
• Rotatable quarter-sphere shades — direct light in any direction
• Multiple configurations: upward, downward, sideways, or asymmetric
• Available in Small and Large, across 5 finishes: White + Chrome, White + Brass, Chrome-Plated, Black + Brass, Complete Brass
• Glare-free by design — comfortable from every angle
• Suits modern, Scandinavian, and eclectic interiors equally well

Care Instructions

Wipe with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners on metal finishes. Rotate shades gently when repositioning — do not force beyond their range of movement.