Large Scandinavian Le Klint 152 Fixture Designed by Hyidt & Molgaard Made in Denmark

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Used Le Klint ceiling fixture in very good condition manufactured in Denmark. The item has minor cosmetic wear/tear which is … Read more Used Le Klint ceiling fixture in very good condition manufactured in Denmark. The item has minor cosmetic wear/tear which is not at all visible when installed.

Product Details:

Finish: White
Color: White
Size: 14"D x 17.5"H
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

MFR ID: LK-M152L
ITEM #: LEK361396
Designed by Hyidt & Molgaard
Design Year: 1962
Year of Manufacture: Unknown

About Hyidt & Molgaard (as per Le Klint):
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