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Huge Danish Modern Brass and Opal Glass "Peanut" Pendant by Bent Karlby for LYFA

About the Item

Beautiful pendant from the late 1940s by Danish designer Bent Karlby. Hand-blown opalized glass with an attractive curvy shape, complimented by a brass top and bottom. The brass bottom carries narrow peepholes, a Karlby trademark, and hold an opal glass diffuser plate – matte on one side to diffuse the light optimally. All parts are original and have never been restored and maintains a beautiful patina. Original white Bakelite canopy included. Notice: this is the large and early version of the "Peanut" pendant by Bent Karlby. The smaller version, called "snowball" is often confused with this. See image for comparison with other Karlby pendants.
  • Creator:
    Bent Karlby (Designer),Lyfa (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Diameter: 14.18 in (36 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1947
  • Condition:
    Rewired: Rewired with white fabric cord. Wear consistent with age and use. Great original condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Odense, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3793118390702

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