Louis Poulsen LamPetit desk or wall lamp designed by Verner Panton, 1960s

In the words of an original Louis Poulsen advertisement for the LamPetit published in 1966, “Wherever you are with LamPetit, whether at home or travelling, you can have your own private little pool of light which won't bother anyone else. The idea is international, but truly Danish in design: simple, stylish, practical, robust. A foldable, portable table and wall lamp that can be rotated to any angle. A 12 volt bulb with two levels of intensity – concentrated white or warm, soft light. LamPetit takes up no room in a suitcase and is its own travel case. LamPetit is a reading lamp, work lamp, piano lamp, night light, hobby lamp hobby, spotlight – whatever you want it to be!”

The advert didn't name the lamp's designer, but a booklet published by Louis Poulsen after Panton's death reveals that it was in fact a Panton design, listing the LamPetit together with other lights he designed for the company – the Flowerpot, the VP Kugle (VP Globe), the Europa and the Panthella. 

Impressed with the Louis Poulsen logo, this matte black LamPetit is in excellent condition and working order. It has a European 2-pin plug and the 12v bulb is included. The lamp measures 8.5 x 20 cm when closed, but its height reaches 35 cm when the adjustable arms are fully extended.