Midcentury SAGA Wall Sconce in Brass and Glass by Kay Kørbing for LYFA, 1970s

Vintage ‘Saga’ wall sconce designed by Danish designer Kay Kørbing for the Danish lamp company Lyfa in the beginning of the 1970s. The glass was most likely made by Orrefors, Sweden....

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...

Original vintage wall lamp designed by Jan Wickelgren for Swedish lamp manufacturer Aneta in the 1970s. The wall light is made of beech with lacquer ...

Large stylish Danish midcentury wall sconce. The lamp is made the acknowledged pottery Søholm on Bornholm and the design is attributed to Noomi Backhausen & Poul Brandborg. Made ca. ...

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...

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.

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 ...

Danish glass and brass wall lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors/Lyfa, 1970s Complete and functional. Small signs of aging on the brass structure.

Luxurious gold-plated wall lights with thick crystal glass by the famed maker, Kinkeldey from Germany, Europe. Made in the 1970s. Very elegant light fixtures, comfortable with all de...