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Vintage Louis Kalff Hanging Lamp Teak / Opal Glass, 1950s

$647
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€540
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Vintage Louis Kalff hanging lamp teak / opal glass, 1950s Beautiful hanging lamp of teak with opal glass. In 1925 Louis Kalff started working at the advertising department of Philips in Eindhoven. Under his leadership, the Lighting Consultancy (LIBU) was established in 1929. He participated in the world exhibitions in Barcelona, ??Antwerp, Brussels and Paris. Kalff was the designer of the Philips logo. In addition, he designed posters and advertising materials as a freelancer for the Holland America line, Calvé, Zeebad Scheveningen, and Holland Radio. He also designed book bindings. At Philips, Kalff also worked as an architect on objects such as: the Dr. A.F. Philips Observatory (1937) in Eindhoven, the Diamond Drilling Company (1948) in Valkenswaard and a few country houses in Eindhoven and Waalre for directors of Philips. After the Second World War, Kalff was actively involved in industrial design at Philips. After his retirement in 1960, Louis Kalff remained at Philips as a consultant and architect. In 1961 he was given the direction and execution of the Evoluon. It was the last work of the light architect who took care of the advertising of the Philips group for almost forty years.
  • Creator:
    Philips (Manufacturer),Louis Kalff (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Oirlo, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2100000039486721stDibs: LU5799226633562

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