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Rare Frits Schlegel Wall Uplight, Opal Glass and Brass, Scandinavian Modern

$2,634.27
£1,947.31
€2,200
CA$3,582.79
A$4,014.50
CHF 2,089.70
MX$49,111.23
NOK 26,524.87
SEK 25,052.43
DKK 16,751.92
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FRITS SCHLEGEL & LYFA SCANDINAVIAN MODERN DESIGN A rare Frits Schlegel wall uplight. The light was designed in the 1950s for the iconic Overformynderiet building in Copenhagen which Frits Schlegel was the architect and designed all of the interior, a true gesamtkunstwerk. The lamps were manufactured by LYFA. -Litt. Vibeke Andersson Møller, 'Arkitekten Frits Schlegel', 2004, afbilledet s.188. Reference - Bygningsstyrelsen / Overformynderiet. Bygst . dk About us: We specialise in fine works of original twentieth-century design with specific focus on Scandinavian design from the period 1930 to 1960. We procure items that have a history and/or have a particular aesthetic from the period. Our collection represents some of the finest examples of craftsmanship, architecture, and high-grade design by the most renowned Scandinavian 20th Century designers including Hans J. Wegner, Arne Vodder, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Poul Henningsen, Alvar Aalto, Paavo Tynell, Estrid Ericson, Poul Kjærholm, Mogens Lassen and Josef Frank. We are extraordinarily passionate about Kaare Klint and have over the years gained a significant knowledge of his craftmanship and have included many beautiful Kaare Klint pieces in our inventory. We have a long history of working with international galleries, interior architects and private collectors.
  • Creator:
    Frits Schegel (Designer),Lyfa (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Hardwired
  • Voltage:
    220-240v
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1942
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Copenhagen, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1541241455972

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