Tiered Aluminum Pendant Lamp with Glass Diffuser, Denmark, 1970s

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When lit, a warm orange glow spills out from between the nested aluminium bands, scattering across the bubbled glass diffuser … Read more When lit, a warm orange glow spills out from between the nested aluminium bands, scattering across the bubbled glass diffuser below into hundreds of tiny reflections. This three-tier pendant is a striking piece of 1970s Danish lighting — brushed metal on the outside, a bold painted interior, and a sculptural, telescoping silhouette that reads as pure Space Age.

Multi-tiered "cascade" shades were a signature move of 1970s Danish lighting studios — turning a single bulb into a layered, ambient glow rather than a harsh point source. Here, the telescoping rings hide the bulb from direct view while letting warm, orange-tinted light escape through the gaps between tiers, and the bubbled glass diffuser beneath scatters the remaining light softly across the room. This piece is designed in the style of the selected designer and/or manufacturer,
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less