Kay Kørbing SAGA Wall Sconce of Brass and Glass for LYFA, 1970s Mid Century

A pair of funky glass wall sconces by the Danish glass designer Per Lütken. They were manufactured at Fyns glass works in the 1970s Fyns Glass Works was owned by Holmegaard later ...

Huge mid-century Danish ceramic wall sconce from Brangstrup Stentøj. Made ca. 1970s. The wall sconce is bowl shaped and has incised stri...

Set of two original vintage wall sconces designed by German designer Wilhelm Wagenfeld in the 1950s. Manufactured by Lindner Wandleuchten. In production from 1955 to 1970. This s...

Set of two original vintage double wall sconces by German designer Wilhelm Wagenfeld. They were manufactured by Lindner Wandleuchten ca 19...

Set of two China pendants made of off-white opaline glass with brass fittings. The pendants are designed by Danish Bent Karlby (1912-1998) and manufactured by the Danish lamp company...

Pair of stylish Danish mid-century wall sconces. The wall lamps are made by the acknowledged pottery Søholm on Bornholm and the design is attributed to Noomi Backhausen & Poul Brandborg. The sconces consists of circular disks made of stoneware with a lovely structured surface. The core of the disk...

These Lyfa-edition “Saga” wall sconces by Danish architect and designer, Kay Kørbing are true collectors’ pieces. By the 1950s, Lyfa had built an international reputation for original, high-quality, modernist lamps. In the postwar era, the company collaborated with esteemed architects and designers to produce minimalist, sculptural pieces including these lamps. Made of brass, metal, and crystal, the design of this model is entirely in the vein of modernism, while also sticking to the main ideals of Danish design, such as functionality. This can be observed in the lamps’ build that allows them to be faced either up- or downwards. The proportions are carefully thought out, with three main sections comprising the design. The three elements - the brass base, black metal shade holder, and the crystal glass shade - are clearly separated both by their shape, material, and colour. Most eye-catching are the Orrefors crystal glass shades in a peculiar shape that appear to be roll cut. Orrefors has been established in Swedish design tradition since 1898. Glass from the forests of Småland was incomparable: “Il n’y as que ça!” (There is nothing like it!) exclaimed the 1925 Paris World Fair. As these sconces showcase, the glass and shape are always in focus, combined with elegance, simplicity, and confidence. The predominantly round shapes are balanced by the square backplate. The artistic design is very honest in a purely Scandinavian manner, exposing the joinery and the materials’ natural qualities as well. This pair of “Saga” wall sconces is a stunning example of how the 1960s are still able to deliver modern "art" to any interior. The producer, Lyfa, produced some cabin lamps...

Pair of wall sconces in outstanding quality, designed by MAA. Kay Kørping for Lyfa Denmark. Great original condition.

Pair of wall sconces in outstanding quality, designed by MAA. Kay Kørping for Lyfa Denmark. Great original condition.

A pair of Orrefors glass wall sconces with circular ball detailing mounted on brass plates by Carl Fagerlund for lighting company Lyfa. each with single fitting, re-wired with new br...

For your consideration is a Murano wall sconce, made of brass and glass, circa 1960s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 16.5" W x 9" D x 18" H.       

These beautiful wall lights provide slight directional lighting due to the slanted glass shade attached. Beautiful patina evident on the solid brass hardware. An incredibly striking ...