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Scandinavian Maritime Pendant Light 'Princess Margrethe' by Kay Kørbing - Lyfa

About the Item

A very rare solid brass and crystal pendant light designed by the danish architect Kay Kørbing in 1967 for the two danish DFDS Ferries/Ships M/S Winston Churchill and M/S Princesse Margrethe. This particular example is the Princess Margrethe version and it was manufactured by Lyfa in Denmark who commissioned the thick crystal bottom-tubes from Orrefors in Sweden. These were also installed along Arne Jacobsens designs in the Foyer at Radison Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. So it a real piece of Danish design history with an interesting provenance. It can be used as a pendant light or installed/ hardwired onto the ceiling. Measurements: H: 22 cm, Diameter: 17 cm.
  • Creator:
    Lyfa (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.67 in (22 cm)Diameter: 6.7 in (17 cm)
  • Voltage:
    220-240v
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wellkept and working vintage condition. Superficial ware and patina consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782232567362
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