Lyfa table lamp, 1940s

LYFA table lamp. Denmark, 1940s
Aged brass, with brass shades later painted green.
It shows wear in the paint.
Measurements: 48 cm (height); 35 cm (diameter).

By its refined design, its careful proportion and the nobility of the materials, this Lyfa table lamp is an outstanding example of early Scandinavian functionalism, where the search for a beautiful and useful light meets the discreet expression of form.

The shade is composed of two concentric bodies, following the principle of diffuse reflection developed by Poul Henningsen and adopted by several Danish manufacturers of the time. This double arrangement allows optimal control of light, generating a soft and glare-free illumination, ideal for reading spaces or intimate environments.

The emerald green lacquered brass finish gives the lamp a sophisticated and singular presence, with a deep chromatic hue that contrasts elegantly with the golden reflections of the aged metal.