Opal Glass Pendant by Lyfa, 1940s, Vintage Teardrop Opal Glass Lamp with Brass

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Opal Glass Pendant by Lyfa, 1940s, Vintage Teardrop Opal Glass Lamp with Brass

About the Item

Opal Glass pendant by Bent Karlby (presumed) in the 1940s, and produced by Lyfa - rare and super attractive tear drop hanging light with opal glass and polished brass in very good vintage condition. Attractive blown opalized glass shade with an appealing teardrop-like shape, complimented by a brass top and bottom. The brass bottom carries tiny triangular peepholes, a Karlby trademark, and hold an opal glass diffuser plate - matte on one side to diffuse the light optimally. The bottom brass fixture is screwed onto the glass shade by three small screws. Towards the top, a raised brass "lid" with narrow peepholes is screwed onto the glass shade to lock it in place. The thick opal glass shade is designed to provide a uniformly lit surface, while ensuring a soft comfortable light, while the opal glass diffuser in the bottom ensure a glare free experience. In 1949 Bent Karlby designed a range of lights, produced by Lyfa, twelve chandeliers, thirteen pendants, two ceiling lights, thirteen wall lights and one floor lamp - many similar with softly curvy opalized glass shades and decorative brass tops / bottoms, but different in their shapes and sizes. This opal glass pendant with its appealing teardrop-like shape fits many purposes - like over a dining table or kitchen table, perhaps lighting up a stair way, or in the sitting area. Condition: Very good vintage condition with few signs of usage and age - one chip on the opal glass diffuser plate, this is not visible at all when hung, as the rim of the brass bottom conceals it. Please see the photos! All original, but rewired with 2 m (6' 6.7") high end quality, white fabric cord - for safety and beauty. Tested and fully functional. Cleaned, brass parts polished, labeled and packed in protective bag. Light source: One bulb, Edison screw-fitting (E27/E26) Max 75 Watt.

Creator:
Lyfa (Manufacturer)
Attributed to:
Bent Karlby (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Diameter: 8.67 in (22 cm)
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Opaline Glass,Polished
Place of Origin:
Denmark
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Late 1940s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Very good vintage condition with few signs of usage and age - one chip on the opal glass diffuser plate, this is not visible at all when hung, as the rim of the brass bottom conceals it. Please see the photos!
Seller Location:
Frederiksberg, DK
Reference Number:
Seller: #167281stDibs: LU209339309121