Louis Poulsen introduces the Rumee Portable Lamp
November 1, 2025
(New York, October 23, 2025) — Danish lighting brand Louis Poulsen will introduce the Rumee Portable Lamp, designed by Gabriel Tan, founder and creative director of Gabriel Tan Studio. Inspired by the wavy curves of a spacious, broad hat, the Rumee Portable Lamp has a sculptural design that evokes elements from the natural world. Its name is partly derived from “rum”, the Danish word for room, and also hints at the idea of a roommate. This portable lamp is not only visually appealing but also comfortable to hold, making it easy to carry from one location to another.
Gabriel Tan is a Singaporean designer based in Portugal, with a design studio in both Porto and Singapore. This dual location enables him and his team to draw inspiration from both Asia and Europe. This blend of influences enhances the studio’s design processes, resulting in innovative discoveries and creations — such as the Rumee Portable Lamp.
“I’m really pleased with Rumee and use it as my bedside reading lamp. I like that when you hold the organic stem of Rumee, it feels nice and has an emotional quality that invites you to explore its form with your hands.” - Gabriel Tan, founder and creative director of Gabriel Tan Studio
The Rumee emits a beautiful 360-degree soft ambient glow and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, it serves excellently as a reading lamp, as its tilted head provides a diagonal and downward-facing light that expands its beam angle. The dimmable light is equipped with a diffuser, ensuring ideal glare-free illumination.
Specifications:
Size: 9.6 in
Colors: Cloud White, Earth Grey and Night Blue
Finish: Glossy Finish
Dimming: Three-step dimming. (10%/33%/100%)
Battery Life: Provides approximately 5 hours at full brightness on full charge
Usage: Indoor & Outdoor (IP44 rated)
Notes: Comes with a replaceable battery and USB-cable
The Rumee Portable Lamp ($285 USD) will be available in selected stores and online at louispoulsen.com
About Gabriel Tan
Gabriel Tan (b. 1982) graduated from the National University of Singapore with a degree in industrial design in 2007, after leaving the Singapore Navy, where he initially trained to become a combat offi cer. Gabriel Tan and his family currently live in Portugal. In 2016, he founded the Gabriel Tan Studio, which is based in both Singapore and Porto, providing his team and their work with a global edge, evident in their achievements.
Gabriel Tan’s work has received several awards, including the Industrial Designers Society of America’s IDSA Award, the Good Design Award (Japan) and the President’s Design Award (Singapore). His designs have been exhibited at various design fairs around the world.
About Louis Poulsen
Established in 1874, the original House of Light, Louis Poulsen, creates iconic products that provide exceptional light. Honoring the Danish design tradition, Louis Poulsen designs are based on the principle that form follows function.
Working in close collaboration with prominent designers like Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen, Verner Panton, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Øivind Slaatto, Olafur Eliasson, Oki Sato and Anne Boysen, Louis Poulsen continues to build on its legacy of creating luxury lighting, with the help of passionate craftsmanship, quality materials and innovative designs.
Louis Poulsen has established itself as a leading global architectural and decorative lighting brand with showrooms in Copenhagen, Oslo, Miami and Singapore. Last year, they opened a new showroom on Madison Avenue in New York and a directly operated store in Tokyo.