Pantre Pendant Lamp by Bent Karbly for Lyfa, Denmark, 1970s

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Pantre “three-pan” wall light by bent karlby for lyfa, denmark, 1969
part of the premium lyfalux series

the pantre (short … Read more Pantre “three-pan” wall light by bent karlby for lyfa, denmark, 1969
part of the premium lyfalux series

the pantre (short for “three-pan”) is one of several panpipe-themed lighting designs created by renowned danish architect-designer bent karlby for lyfa in the late 1960s. Issued in 1969, this sculptural wall lamp was part of lyfa’s lyfalux series—an elite collection reserved for their highest-quality, design-forward pieces.

details:
designer: bent karlby
manufacturer: lyfa, denmark
model: pantre (three-pan)
year: 1969
series: lyfalux
materials: lacquered aluminium
light source: 3 × e27 edison screw bulbs (max 75w each)

design notes:
 • panpipe-inspired silhouette, emblematic of late 1960s danish modernism
 • even illumination across three channels, with ambient wall glow
 • suits both vertical and horizontal wall mounting

historical context:
the pantre reflects lyfa’s embrace of bold forms and modular geometry during the late 1960s and early ’70s—a period heavily influenced by pop art, space-age aesthetics, and experimental danish design.

provenance:
• private collection
• original uk import
• rare on the market, particularly in early lyfalux editions 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,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less