Pair of Brass Lyfa Wall Lamps, Denmark, 1960s

Sculptural brass wall lamps Gothic II produced by Danish lighting company Lyfa with two light sources each. The pair has been designed and manufactured halfway the 1960s. These fi...

Rare pair of Kvadrille wall lamps. Squares of painted metal and plastic frame. Design Bent Karlby. Produced by Lyfa. Denmark 1960s Mint condition, almost no signs of usage. Manuf...

Sculptural brass wall sconce: Lyfa 'Gothic' II designed anonymously in the mid-1960s. Measurements: Height 11 inches (28 cm), width 8.25 inches (20.5 cm). We provide free worldwide 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...

A sizable minimalist wall sconce. Designed and produced by Lyfa, Denmark, c. 1960s.  

This fantastic Gothic III wall lamp was designed for Lyfa in the 1960's. It has a solid brass triplet shade, in the shape of the gothic architectural style that flourished throughout...