Danish Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Inge-Lise Koefoed for Royal Copenhagen / Fog & Mørup, 1960s

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Large table lamp from the late 1960s or early 1970s. This lamp has been manufactured by royal copenhagen and sold … Read more Large table lamp from the late 1960s or early 1970s. This lamp has been manufactured by royal copenhagen and sold by fog & mørup, denmark.

impressive bold graphic design by inge-lise koefoed, featuring a decor in dark blue with greyish / beige elements.

the lamp is part of the "tenera" series which was initially sold under the aluminia brandname. The brand-name was changed to royal copenhagen in 1972. This particular lamp is still marked "a" for aluminia under the base, thus made before 1972.

the lamp came in 3 sizes. This is the middle size.

it come with a handmade lampshade, dressed in raffia on a vintage nos lampshade structure in octogonal form. Unrepeatable and suits this lamp very well.

nils thorsson became art director of royal copenhagen in 1958. He introduced several young female artists from denmark, norway and sweden to the company to create a new house-style. The new stoneware and faience series produced during the 60s and 70s became a big success for royal copenhagen.

inge-lise kofoed was one of these artists, she was educated at the arts and crafts school in copenhagen 1956-1960.

the lamp is marked “fog & morup copenhagen” and "a" for aluminia under the base.

for type e26/e27 edison screw-fitting bulbs, new wiring with eu plug. The plug can be replaced by a us plug for free. The lamp works on 110v and 220v.

lampshade diameter: 17.32" (44cm).
total height including lampshade: 33.07" (84 cm).
height of the lamp base including socket: 20.08" (51cm).
diameter of the lamp base: 6.7" (17cm). This piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution,
european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less