Brutalist Brass Wall Sconce 'Gothic' by Lyfa, Denmark, 1960s

Gothic III sconce manufactured by Lyfa, Denmark in the 1960s. This piece of Scandinavian design is made of brushed solid brass that accentuates the three horizontal crests. The sconc...

Stylish wall light manufactured and designed by J. Sommer in Denmark during the early 1960s. Its made from partially lacquered brass and has Diamond/pin-apple Patterned...

Torch cut, acid treated and patinated wall sconce manufactured by Holm-Sorensen Belysning in Copenhagen, circa 1960. Measurements: H 7.25, W 5.75 inches. Condition: very good.

A rare and stylish wall light composed of gilded brass holding an ovale shade in smoked Lucite. Designed and manufactured by Hassel & Teudt in Denmark during the mid-late 1960s.

A stylish midcentury Hotel style wall light in gilt brass and textured crystal. Often falsely attributed Hans Agne Jakobsson but actually made by HAGS in Austria during the late 1950...

Extreme rare yet wellkept wall light made from thin translucent plastic and steel. It was made between 1961-65 by the danish company Sky-light with license from Hanna-Babera Producti...

Made by Danish lighting manufacturers Lyfa in the mid-1960s this lamp is not only a source of light but also a sculptural decoration on the wall. The lamps are made from solid brushe...

This fantastic Gothic III wall lamp was designed for Lyfa in the 1960's. It has a solid brass triplet shade, in the shape of the gothic architectural style that flourished throughout...

Sculptural brass wall lamps Gothic II produced by Danish lighting company Lyfa with two light sources each. The pair has been designed and manufactured halfway the 1960s. These fi...

These Lyfa-edition “Saga” wall sconces by Danish architect and designer, Kay Kørbing are true collectors’ pieces. By the 1950s, Lyfa had built an international reputation for original, high-quality, modernist lamps. In the postwar era, the company collaborated with esteemed architects and designers to produce minimalist, sculptural pieces including these lamps. Made of brass, metal, and crystal, the design of this model is entirely in the vein of modernism, while also sticking to the main ideals of Danish design, such as functionality. This can be observed in the lamps’ build that allows them to be faced either up- or downwards. The proportions are carefully thought out, with three main sections comprising the design. The three elements - the brass base, black metal shade holder, and the crystal glass shade - are clearly separated both by their shape, material, and colour. Most eye-catching are the Orrefors crystal glass shades in a peculiar shape that appear to be roll cut. Orrefors has been established in Swedish design tradition since 1898. Glass from the forests of Småland was incomparable: “Il n’y as que ça!” (There is nothing like it!) exclaimed the 1925 Paris World Fair. As these sconces showcase, the glass and shape are always in focus, combined with elegance, simplicity, and confidence. The predominantly round shapes are balanced by the square backplate. The artistic design is very honest in a purely Scandinavian manner, exposing the joinery and the materials’ natural qualities as well. This pair of “Saga” wall sconces is a stunning example of how the 1960s are still able to deliver modern "art" to any interior. The producer, Lyfa, produced some cabin lamps...

A sizable minimalist wall sconce. Designed and produced by Lyfa, Denmark, c. 1960s.  

A pair of decorative wall lights by LYFA that project beautiful sculptural light on the wall. The lights are made of brass and green lacquered surfaces. They are manufactured by ...