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Danish Midcentury 'Heart' Pendant Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, 1950s

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About the Item

Danish ceiling light designed by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Denmark and manufactured in the late 1950s. The light consists of a large red lacquered shade with perforated hearts to the edge, solid brass details and a bell clock shaped opaline glass center. A similar light was designed by Svend Aage Holm-Sorensen in 1954.
  • Creator:
    Bent Karlby (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Diameter: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Aluminum,Opaline Glass,Powder-Coated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very well kept vintage order.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782214030432

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