Pendant Lamp by C. Thore for G. Metallindustri

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A beauteful vintage copper coloured ceiling lamp that provides a pleasant light.
with white metal, and a white plastic grid. … Read more A beauteful vintage copper coloured ceiling lamp that provides a pleasant light.
with white metal, and a white plastic grid. Lacquered on the inside.
a nordic design from carl thore.
sweden, 1970s
by carl thore for granhaga metallindustri

carl thore is the pseudonym of sigurd lindkvist, a swedish designer born in 1916 in åmål. He is best known for his innovative lighting designs, especially during his time at granhaga metallindustri, where he started working 1961. Lindkvist adopted the name carl thore when he presented his lamps to a customer and wanted to keep his identity as a designer a secret.

his most famous work is the trava lamp, which is characterized by its layered shades that diffuse the light and hide the bulb. This design was particularly popular during the 1960s and 1970s and was sold both in sweden and internationally.

granhaga metallindustri was a swedish company founded in 1921 and became known for its production of high-quality lamps and lighting fixtures. Granhaga collaborated with several prominent designers, including carl thore (sigurd lindkvist), who created some of their most iconic lamps. This piece has an attribution mark,
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up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less