Vintage Opaline Hanging Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

Discover the timeless beauty of this vintage hanging lamp, designed by Bent Karlby for the iconic Danish brand Lyfa in the 1960s. This showpiece combines minimalist design with refined details, perfect for lovers of mid-century modern style. The lamp has an elegant opaline glass shade that hangs from a gold-colored brass lamp holder, connected by a stylish matte black fabric cord. The original metal bowl with decorative edge, lacquered in deep red, gives the lamp a unique charm. The organic design of the bowl provides a warm, diffuse glow that atmospherically illuminates any room. This carefully cleaned and maintained lamp has been technically checked and equipped with a new matte black iron cord, ready for immediate use. Height 25 cm. Diameter 48 cm

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* The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.

Creator	Bent Karlby
Production Period	Unknown
Style	Vintage, Minimalist
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Product Code	HGA-1980142
Materials	Brass, Opaline Glass
Color	Red
Height	25 cm 25 cm
Diameter	48 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Netherlands
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
Vintage	Choosing vintage and antique furniture reduces your carbon footprint by cutting down on waste and reduces demand for new materials and extends the life of the products we use.

Product Safety Information

EU Responsible Person	Published before Dec 13th 2024

About the Creator

Bent Karlby

Danish architect-designer Bent Karlby was born in Århus in 1912 and graduated from his hometown’s technical school around 1932. During World War II, he joined the Danish resistance movement, contributing to the illegal Danish Journal and assisting Dansk-Svensk refugees. In 1943, he fled to Sweden and opened a design studio the following year. In the early postwar years, he traveled England, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the US. It is presumed that he moved back to Denmark in the 1950s.

Although it’s known that Karlby designed homes, wallpaper, and accessories, few of his creations survive beyond the wealth of lighting fixtures he developed for Lyfa. Standouts from this fruitful collaboration in the 1960s include the China Pendant, Kvadrille Wall Light, Omega Pendant, Pan-Opticon Wall Light, Påfugl/Peacock Wall Light, and Wonderlamp Pendant. Most of Karlby’s lighting designs for Lyfa possess a “Space Age” aesthetic expressed in metal, acrylic, or glass.

Karlby passed away in 1998.