Small Scandinavian Le Klint 152 Ceiling Fixture Made in Denmark

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Used Le Klint ceiling fixture in very good condition made in Denmark. Has minor cosmetic wear/tear not at all visible … Read more Used Le Klint ceiling fixture in very good condition made in Denmark. Has minor cosmetic wear/tear not at all visible once mounted and doesn't impact the aesthetics.

Product Details:
Finish: White
Color: White
Size: 13"H x 7" D (at bottom of lamp shade)
Dimmer: Standard 120V
Lamp Source: Incandescent

Bulb (NOT included):
1 x A19/Medium (E26)/40W/120V Incandescent
Total Wattage: 40 watts
Other Bulb Options:
1 x A19/Medium (E26)/120V LED
Country of Origin: Denmark
Design Year: 1962
Manufacture Year: Unknown
Identifying Marks: attribution mark "Le Klint" (see picture)

MFR ID: LK-M152S
ITEM #: LEK361395
Designed by: Hyidt & Molgaard

Le Klint 152 Pendant features LE KLINT hand-pleated in plastic in White. This model was designed in 1962 by the architects Hvidt & Molgaard. With its long, slim shape and characteristic plisse, the series quickly earned itself a nickname: Organ Pipe.

About Hyidt & Molgaard
Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) and Orla Mlgaard-Nielsen (1907-1993) were pioneers of Danish mid-century design and the founders of Copenhagen-based firm Hvidt & Mlgaard.

Renowned for the simplicity of their works, the duo established a simple and precise aesthetic designing countless pieces of furniture over the years, many of which became icons of the era. The success of the AX chair (crafted in 1950) was a seminal moment for the pair. Not only did its smooth, tightly controlled silhouette secure their stance as leaders of Danish modernism, but the use of laminated wood allowed the chair to be produced on a mass scale and exported internationally. This forward-thinking approach to industrialized production paved the way for a new movement that drew upon classical craftsmanship techniques to make affordable, beautifully crafted home furnishings.

Both Hvidt and Mlgaard-Nielsen boasted superior technical skills. Mlgaard-Nielsen studied furniture design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts under the tutelage of Kaare Klint, while Hvidt gained knowledge of traditional craftsmanship during his time studying cabinetry at the School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen. Today, their work can be found exhibited at MoMA, Melbourne's National Gallery, and Copenhagen's Design Museum. See less