Scandinavian Modern Lyfa Table Lamp, 1950s

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Amazing scandinavian modern vintage table lamp manufactured by lyfa, copenhagen in the 1950s. Base in beautifully patinated brass and stem … Read more Amazing scandinavian modern vintage table lamp manufactured by lyfa, copenhagen in the 1950s. Base in beautifully patinated brass and stem in solid elm wood. Marked "lyfa" on the socket. Lyfa has since the 1930s won multiple international design awards for their spectacular lamps such as the gold medal at the world fair 1929 in barcelona and once again in 1935 in brussels for the ra pendant. Lyfa became famous for producing high-quality lighting, which took advantage of new technologies and materials. By the 1950s, lyfa had become an important and significant innovator working with prominent danish architects and designers such as vilhelm lauritzen, finn juhl and bent karlby. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less