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Set of Four Arne Jacobsen Munkegard Flushmount Lights

About the Item

This integrated light was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1957 and produced by Louis Poulsen. Featuring a metal base with a brass trim and opal glass. A recessed light, the Munkegaard is meant to be built into the ceiling. The visible part features a brass ring encompassing an opal (milk) glass disc. The main fixture part, holding the bulb, sits inside the ceiling, ending in an edge wrapping the ceiling hole. The brass ring and glass part is suspended under this, and acts as screen for the light, and also creates a space between itself and the ceiling. Referred to as the “floating disc illusion”, the space allows for light to be directed outward spreading onto the ceiling, while the brass ring and opal glass diffuse and soften the downward light emission. The Munkegård lamp was designed by Arne Jacobsen as a part of the interior design for public school Munkegårdskolen (1957) in Gentofte, north of Copenhagen. Today the Munkegård lamp is considered a design classic. Louis Poulsen put the light into production – with great success.
  • Creator:
    Arne Jacobsen (Designer),Louis Poulsen (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Diameter: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor tarnishing to brass, handsome wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwalk, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: H1361stDibs: LU2916317414012
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