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Pair of Danish Modern "Snowball" Glass Pendants by Bent Karlby for LYFA, 1940s

$5,674.30per set
$8,106.14per set30% Off
£4,209.78per set
£6,013.98per set30% Off
€4,760per set
€6,800per set30% Off
CA$7,768.39per set
CA$11,097.71per set30% Off
A$8,703.11per set
A$12,433.01per set30% Off
CHF 4,529.96per set
CHF 6,471.37per set30% Off
MX$105,987.22per set
MX$151,410.32per set30% Off
NOK 57,705.66per set
NOK 82,436.66per set30% Off
SEK 54,342.45per set
SEK 77,632.07per set30% Off
DKK 36,243.45per set
DKK 51,776.35per set30% Off
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About the Item

This wonderful and rare set of pendants was made in the late 1940s. The Opaline glass was hand blown at Holmegaard Glassworks, Copenhagen and the lamp was manufactured by Lyfa. The design is typical for Karlbys style and the pendant was nicknamed "snowball" due to its beautiful organic shape. The lamp features beautifully patinated brass parts and both lamps still have the original diffuser at the bottom.
  • Creator:
    Bent Karlby (Designer),Lyfa (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Diameter: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1945-1949
  • Condition:
    Rewired: The pendants have been rewired with white fabric cord. Wear consistent with age and use. Great condition with no chips, cracks or breaks to the glass. Patina to the brass.
  • Seller Location:
    Odense, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3793120082172

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