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Danish Modern Floor Lamp, Brass & Leather by LYFA, Denmark, 1940s

About the Item

Beautiful and rare Danish Modern floor lamp attributed to LYFA, Copenhagen in the 1940s. The brass stem is covered with the original patinated woven red leather and the shade is hand folded acrylic by Le Klint. It can be adjusted in height and angle. LYFA has since the 1930s won multiple international design awards for their spectacular lamps such as the Gold Medal at the World Fair 1929 in Barcelona and once again in 1935 in Brussels for the RA pendant. LYFA became famous for producing high-quality lighting, which took advantage of new technologies and materials. By the 1950s, LYFA had become an important and significant innovator working with prominent Danish architects and designers such as Piet Hein, Finn Juhl and Bent Karlby.
  • Creator:
    Lyfa (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51.19 in (130 cm)Diameter: 21.66 in (55 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Voltage:
    220-240v
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Rewired: Chandelier has been rewired and checked by electrician. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Good original condition. Some wear and minor losses to leather.
  • Seller Location:
    Odense, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3793139755652

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