Danish Style Pendant Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1970s
By Louis Kalff
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Danish Style Pendant Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips. The red shade is made out metal and the translucent white inner shade is plastic.
Metal
1950s Pendant lamp Louis Kalff for Philips Holland
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Metal pendant lamp ,Design by Louis Kalff for Philips . 1950s Holland . one large E27 bulb needed
Metal
$1,995
H 42.1 in W 13.3 in D 13.3 in
1950s Dutch Philips Wood and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp By Louis Kalff
By Louis Kalff
Located in High Point, NC
A 1950s Dutch Philips pendant lamp designed by Louis Kalff, showcasing the elegant simplicity and forward-thinking design language that defined his mid-century work.
Opaline Glass, Wood
Philips Modernist Pendant Lamps by Louis Kalff, Black Metal & Glass
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in London, GB
Modernist pair of Philips pendant lamps model Locarno, designed by Louis Kalff for the leading Dutch lighting manufacturer Philips, circa 1960.
Metal, Copper
Milk Glass Pendant Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1960s
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Delft, NL
A milk glass pendant lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips. 3 Pleated milk glass shades hanging on a teak wooden boomerang shaped divider The length from the ceiling is about 76 cm and...
Milk Glass
Philips Pendant Lamp by Louis Kalff, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful pendant lamp. Manufactured by Philips Design by Louis Kalff 1950s Holland Grey perforated metal base, comes with the original diffuser.
Metal
$631Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.23 in Dm 17.72 in
Philips Pendant Lamp by Louis Kalff, Red Metal & Glass, Dutch Design
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice ceiling lamp., Red metal ring ,comes with a Opaline glass shade . Typical Dutch design . Manufactured by Philips. Design by Louis Kalff 1960s One Large E27 bulb.
Metal
Philips Pendant Lamp by Louis Kalff, Red Shade, Mid-Century Modern
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Den Haag, NL
Another Great Design by Louis Kallf for Philips Earley 1960s. Red Metal shade. White Perforated tapered Metal coon. Plastic round inner shade. All complete and original. One large ...
Metal
$4,674 / set
H 8.27 in Dm 4.73 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Pendant Lamps, Louis Kalff, Philips 1950s
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small pendant lamps by Philips based on a design by Louis Kalff from the 1950s.
Metal
$631Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Vintage Louis Kalff Hanging Lamp Teak / Opal Glass, 1950s
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Louis Kalff hanging lamp teak / opal glass, 1950s Beautiful hanging lamp of teak with opal glass. In 1925 Louis Kalff started working at the advertising department of...
Opaline Glass, Teak
$701Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.05 in Dm 7.49 in
Mid-Century Modern NT28 E/00 Pendant Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp. Design by Louis Kalff for Philips. Striking Dutch design from the 1950s.
Metal
$467Sale Price|73% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 13.78 in
Mid-Century L. Kalff for Philips Metal and Glass Suspension Lamp 50s Netherlands
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Palermo, IT
Suspension lamp in chromed metal and satin glass, white above, blue below, with diffuser geometric shaped attributable to Louis Kalff for Philips, Netherlands, 1950s. There are defec...
Metal
Dutch Design Black and White Pendant Lamp 1960s, by Philips
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Antwerp, BE
This mid-century Dutch design hanging lamp was designed by Kalff. The inside of the cylinder and the outside of the drum have a layered shape, crafted with a mixed metal aesthetic, i...
Metal
2 Louis Kalff ‘NB93’ Ceiling Lamps, 1960s
By Louis Kalff, Phillips Holland
Located in Basel, CH
Two Louis Kallf ceiling lamps model ‘NB93’ manufactured by Philips in the Netherlands in the fifties. Probably the most famous industrial ceiling lamp by the Dutch designer. The whol...
Metal
Rare Fiberglass Ceiling Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Achterveld, NL
Rare fiberglass ceiling lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s The fiberglass hood rest on a plastic grille. Very nice warm light because of the fiber. A typical great Dutch design ...
Metal
Unavailable
H 9.45 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Fiberglass /Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Achterveld, NL
Rare fiberglass /opaline glass ceiling lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s. The fiberglass hood rest on the opaline glass base. Very nice warm light because of the fiber. A typic...
Opaline Glass, Fiberglass
Unavailable
H 32.68 in Dm 12.6 in
Opaline Glass and Teak Pendent Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1960s
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Schagen, NL
This very nice Scandinavian looking teak and glass pendent lamp was designed by Louis Kalff for Philips circa the 1960s. max. height 83 cm. The lamp remains in very good condition wi...
Opaline Glass, Teak
Louis Kalff Teak & Opaline Pendant Suspension Lamp, Philips, Netherlands
By Louis Christiaan Kalff, Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Vienna, AT
A sleek and elegant Dutch vintage pendant light dating back to the 1950s. This piece was designed by Louis Christiaan Kalff (1897-1976) for Philips in the Netherlands.
Glass, Opaline Glass, Wood
1950s Metal Pendant Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips
By Louis Christiaan Kalff
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This rare 1950s pendant lamp is designed by Louis Kalff for Philips.
Metal
Sold
H 10.24 in Dm 8.27 in
Milk Glass Pendant Light Philips Style Light Fixture Louis Kalff Opaline Lamp
By Louis Kalff
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage danish style milk glass pendant light with wooden top cap. The lamp has a UFO-shaped opaline glass shade and a teak wood top cap. The lamp requires an E27/26 (standard) light...
Glass
Sold
H 4.75 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Louis Kalff Attributed Turquoise Enameled Metal Pendant Lamp by Philips
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Philips designer Louis Kalff attributed, ceiling pendant with a newly painted turquoise shade and highly decorative, circular cut-out details. A bright and chic ce...
Aluminum
Vintage Rare Philips Hanging Lamp Design Louis Kalff, 1950
By Louis Kalff
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Rare Philips hanging lamp design Louis Kalff, 1950. Philips design from the fifties. Beautiful rare hanging lamp design by Louis Kalff made by Philips 1950. L...
Fiberglass
Hanging Lamp by Louis Kalff for Phillips
By Phillips, Louis Kalff
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have been very fortunate, and able to purchase 10 of these Classic 1950s hanging lamps from the home they were initially installed in during the 1950s. They were designed by the f...
Metal
Metal and Glass Pendant Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1960s
By Louis Kalff, Phillips
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period beautiful pendant lamp is designed by Louis Kaff and manufactured for Philips in 1960s, Netherlands. This lamp is made of milk glass lamp shade and black l...
Metal
Hanging Lamp by Louis Kalff for Phillips
By Louis Kalff, Phillips
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have been very fortunate, and able to purchase 10 of these Classic 1950s hanging lamps from the home they were initially installed in during the 1950s. They were designed by the f...
Metal
Sold
H 20.48 in Dm 9.06 in
Milk Glass & Teak Wood Pendant Lamp, Louis Kalff for Philips, 1960s Netherlands
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in The Hague, NL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern design opal milk glass and teak pendant lamp designed by Louis Kalff and manufactured by Phillips in 1960s the Netherlands.
Milk Glass, Teak
Louis Kalff for Philips Industrial Ceiling Lamp
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original 1950s Industrial enameled metal rondelle ceiling pendant. Deep blue enameled spun aluminum shade with perforated edge, and bone white accents. Triple light sockets for uplig...
Aluminum, Metal
Louis Kalff for Philips Industrial Ceiling Lamp
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original 1950s Industrial enameled metal rondelle ceiling pendant. Deep blue enameled spun aluminum shade with perforated edge, and bone white accents. Triple light sockets for uplig...
Aluminum, Steel
Louis Kalff for Philips Industrial Ceiling Lamp
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original 1950s industrial enameled metal rondelle ceiling pendant. Deep blue enameled spun aluminium shade with perforated edge and bone white accents. Triple light sockets for uplig...
Metal
Louis Kalff for Philips Industrial Ceiling Lamp
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original 1950s industrial enameled metal Rondelle ceiling pendant. Yellow enameled spun aluminum shade with perforated edge, and bone white accents. Triple light sockets for uplighti...
Metal
Louis Kalff for Philips Industrial Ceiling Lamp
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original 1950s industrial enameled metal Rondelle ceiling pendant. Yellow enameled metal shade with perforated edge, and bone white accents. Triple light sockets for uplighting and a...
Metal
Pair of Louis Kalff for Philips Ceiling Lamp
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very original condition Louis Kalff slate enameled metal ceiling lamp. Retains original label. Under shade in bone white with plexiglass diffuser ring.
Metal
Louis Kalff for Philips Attributed to Pendant Lamp, Netherlands, 1950s
By Louis Christiaan Kalff, Phillips
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
White opaline glass with black lacquered metal.
Metal
Louis Kalff Ceiling Lamp NB92, Holland, 1959
By Louis Christiaan Kalff, Philips
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This very nice ceiling fixture is model NB92 designed by Louis Christiaan Kalff for Philips, Holland, 1959.
Metal
Louis Kalff for Philips Industrial Ceiling Lamp, Dutch Design, 1950
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in The Hague, NL
Original 1950s Industrial enameled metal rondelle ceiling pendant lamp designed by Louis Kalff for Philips in 1950s.
Metal
Louis Kalff For Philips Industrial Ceiling Lamp, Dutch Design, 1950
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in The Hague, NL
Original 1950s industrial enamelled metal rondelle ceiling pendant lamp designed by Louis Kalff for Philips in 1950s.
Metal
2 Ceiling or Wall Lamps Louis Kalff for Philips 1960s
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of sealing or wall lamps. Design by Louis Kalff for Philips early 1960s White Enamel with a bright Orange shade. Large E27 bulb each.
Enamel
UFO Ceiling Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips
By Louis Christiaan Kalff, Philips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Industrial hanging lamp from the Dutch brand Philips, designed by Louis Kalff, circa 1960. Matte Crimson inverted shade with bone white enameled metal perforated detail to ...
Metal
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H 10.63 in Dm 13.19 in
Rare and Elegant Pendant Lamp by Louis Kalff for Gebrüder Cosack, 1950s, Germany
By Gebrüder Cosack, Louis Kalff
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp. Designed by Louis Kalff for Gebrüder Cosack, 1950s, Germany.
Aluminum
Philips Milk Glass and Sunshine Yellow Pendant Lamp
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing shaped milk glass lamp with enameled yellow metal hat shade. Nice original condition.
Metal
Sold
H 5 in W 12 in D 12 in
UFO-Styled, Philips Attributed Perforated Yellow Enameled Metal Ceiling Lamp
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, UFO-styled ceiling lamp attributed to designer Louis Kalff for renowned electronics and lighting manufacturer Philips, Netherlands. Stylishly designed with a white...
Metal
Vintage Philips Netherlands Perforated Yellow Ceiling or wall Lamp 1970s
By Louis Kalff, Phillips
Located in The Hague, NL
Striking Dutch mid-century UFO-style ceiling lamp, attributed to designer Louis Kalff for the renowned electronics and lighting manufacturer Philips, Netherlands. This sculptural des...
Metal
Sold
H 11.03 in Dm 10.24 in
Vintage Philips Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp Attributed to Louis Kalff, 1970s
By Louis Kalff
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage danish style milk glass pendant light attributed to Louis Kalff. The lamp has a smooth, delicate shape and produces a warm glow.
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Dutch Minimalist Pendant Lamp attributed to Louis Kalff, 1950s
By Louis Kalff
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small pendant lamp in copper, black and white from Philips based on a design by Louis Kalff from the 1950s.
Metal
Philips Wood and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp by Louis Kalff, 1950s
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very nice Philips pendant lights designed by Louis Kalff. Manufactured in the Netherlands in the 1950s as modern Industrial Design. Very subtle Minimalist design featuring a milky wh...
Opaline Glass, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Large Pendant Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in The Hague, NL
This beautiful lamp has three up-lighters and one down-lighter. Louis Kalff was a multifaceted designer who worked as Graphic Designer, Industrial Designer, Advertising Art Director ...
Metal
Sold
H 9.85 in Dm 25.2 in
Pair of Philips Fiberglass and Opal Glass Pendant Lamps by Louis Kalff, 1950s
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Voorburg, NL
Rare set of two beautiful Philips Pendant Lights designed by Louis Kalff. Manufactured in the Netherlands in the 1950s as modern Industrial Design.
Opaline Glass, Plastic, Fiberglass
Industrial Ceiling Rondelle, UFO Lamp by Louis Kalff
By Philips, Louis Christiaan Kalff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful industrial Hanging Lamp from the Dutch brand Philips, designed by Louis Kalff, circa 1960. Light Butterscotch Inverted Shade with Bone White Enameled Metal Perforated Detai...
NT45 Metal and Glass Pendant Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1960s
By Philips
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This NT45 pendant lamp made of satin glass and yellow lacquered metal was designed by Louis Kalff for Philips.
Metal
Golden Pendant Lamp
By Stilnovo, Cosack Leuchten, Jo Hammerborg, Louis Kalff, Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
Beautiful pendant lamp with decorative holes from the 1950s. The design and the materials create a fantastic play of light in the room. Very loving processing and an enrichment for e...
Metal
Louis Kalff Grey Pendant Lamp NB 92 Philips
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Rotterdam, NL
It has a grey shade and original plastic diffuser. Nice pendant lamp can also be used as ceiling lamp. Designer: Louis Christiaan Kalff.
Metal
Pendant Lamp NG 74 by Louis C. Kalff for Philips
By Louis Christiaan Kalff
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
The architect and designer Louis Kalff (1897-1976) joined Philips in 1925. Kalff set out to modernize the visual image of the company straight away, by designing both advertisements ...
Hanging Lamp by Louis Kalff
By Philips, Louis Christiaan Kalff
Located in Brussels, BE
Louis Kalff Hanging lamp Manufactured by Philips
Brass
Large Dutch Pendant Lamp, 1950's
By Louis Christiaan Kalff
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Large Dutch pendant Lamp, 1950's, in the manner of Louis Kalff, Measurements: diameter 21.6 in.55 cm), height 11.8 inches (30 cm).
Brass, Metal
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp with Oak and Opal Glass
By Holmegaard, Louis Kalff
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pendant lamp in oak with beautiful dark patina and a beautiful drop shaped opal glass. New wiring and a standard E27 bulb.
Glass, Opaline Glass, Oak, Teak
XL Philips metal industrial chandelier pendant lamp
By Louis Christiaan Kalff, Philips
Located in Antwerp, BE
XL Philips metal industrial chandelier pendant lamp. Different shades of metal shades.3 up and 1 downlighter.Beautiful pertol blue shade witch gives a lovely contrast with the white...
Vintage Pendant Lamp by Louis Kalff For Philips
By Louis Kalff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pendant lamp designed by Louis Kalff for Philips, Holland.
Leather
Philips Pendant Lamp by Louis Kalff, Dutch 1950s
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
The architect and designer Louis Kalff (1897-1976) joined Philips in 1925. Kalff set out to modernize the visual image of the company straight away, by designing both advertisements ...
Glass
Pendant Lamp NG 74 by Louis Kalff for Philips
By Philips, Louis Christiaan Kalff
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Pendant Lamp NG 74 by Louis C. Kalff for Philips.
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