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1950s Bent Karlby Perforated Diabolo Pendant in Copper for Lyfa

$1,350
£1,024.90
€1,172.26
CA$1,886.15
A$2,097.81
CHF 1,095.41
MX$25,528.07
NOK 13,990.04
SEK 13,120.19
DKK 8,749.05
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1950s Bent Karlby Perforated Diabolo Pendant in Copper for Lyfa. Executed in architecturally cut and elegantly shaped copper shades with black painted metal hardware, Denmark, circa 1950s. A quintessentially Danish Modern pendant lamp by a master Swedish designer whose exquisitely crafted pieces are increasingly sought after by discerning collectors worldwide. Price is per item. 1 lamp available. Each lamp accommodates 1x 60W equivalent standard medium base (e26) LED bulb (LED only). Professionally rewired for US electrical with new cloth cord and custom period-style black metal ceiling canopy added for mounting over standard US j-box. Adjustable 60" drop. Not UL listed, but recommended UL listing possible from authorized 3rd party vendor upon request for an additional fee. Contact us to facilitate. Some age appropriate scuffs, dings, nicks, patina, and wear as largely shown and noted only for accuracy. Please note that only one representative example is featured in the listing images, but all lamps in similarly good condition and present well as a set. Some differences from lamp to lamp.
  • Creator:
    Bent Karlby (Designer),Lyfa (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Diameter: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Hardwired
  • Voltage:
    110-150v
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950s
  • Condition:
    Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use. See description for details.
  • Seller Location:
    Glendale, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: V33371stDibs: LU1447237702552

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