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Pair of "Saga" lighting sconces, by Kay Kørbing, Ed. Lyfa, Denmark, circa 1960

Creator: Kay Korbing - Lyfa
Offered by: Galerie Canavèse

Description
Pair of “Saga” sconces, designed by architect Kay Kørbing for Lyfa.
The base is in polished brass, the shade support in black lacquered brass and the shade in thick Orrefors glass.
They can be positioned either with the glass shade facing downwards or upwards. The perforated back diffuses light beautifully.

Story

Lyfa is a Danish design lighting company founded in 1903.
In the 1950s, Lyfa established an international reputation for original, high-quality modernist lamps. In the post-war period, the company collaborated with renowned architects and designers to produce minimalist, sculptural pieces. He was considered a pioneer of innovative architectural lighting.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Denmark
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Polished brass, black lacquered brass, thick Orrefors glass
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1960
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	786630

Dimensions

W.	4.33 in;	H.	14.57 in;	D.	5.91 in;
W.	11 cm;	H.	37 cm;	D.	15 cm;

Message from Seller:

Catherine Canavese is an expert from the "Compagnie Nationale des Experts." She is an astute antique dealer and offers to connoisseurs, dealers and private customers a curated selection of objects, furniture, sculptures, lamps and decorative elements of the XIXth up to the XXIth century, all original and of the best quality. The gallery has been in operation since 2001.