Vintage double pendant brass chandelier with opal glass shade by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Denmark 1950

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About this vintage design furniture

Rare brass pendant lamp with opal glass shade. An example of Danish designer Bent Karlby's early work before he started with his most famous "space age" designs. These are very delicate in design and very rare today. This one features thick opal glass shades with a serrated edge on top. The glass shades are in perfect condition. The pendant itself is a brass frame with thin metal plates covering the top and side of the light source. The pale yellow plates have small perforated stars that give a great decorative effect.The brass plates and details show some minor signs of use. The glass shades are in perfect condition. Standard E27 bulb sockets.Danish architect-designer Bent Karlby was born in Århus in 1912 and graduated from the technical school in his hometown around 1932. During World War II, he joined the Danish resistance movement, contributing to the illegal Danish newspaper and helping refugees in Dansk-Svensk. In 1943, he fled to Sweden and opened a design studio the following year.

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Features

Length
45 cm
Height
55 cm
Depth
45 cm
Designer
Bent KARLBY
Condition
Minor defects
Period
1950s
Origin
Scandinavian
Colour
Copper
Main material
Brass
Other material
Glass

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  • Shipped from : France
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    • 1 week for small items
    • 2 to 5 weeks for bulky products
  • Return possible: up to 14 days after delivery

About the designer

Bent KARLBY

Bent Karlby (1912-1998) was a Danish designer renowned for his contributions to the lighting industry. He studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, where he developed his minimalist, functional style.

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