Bent Karlby for Lyfa

BENT KARLBY (Denmark, 1912–1998) for Lyfa.
“Pan 95” wall sconce, c. 1970.
Metal with a bronze-colored patina.
Features the manufacturer’s label.
Measurements: 36 x 12 x 9.5 cm.
Tubular and cylindrical shape with curved openings that project light upward and downward.
A Danish-designed wall sconce that stands out for its refined geometry and distinct architectural inspiration. Designed by Bent Karlby for the firm LYFA, it is part of the renowned PAN series, characterized by its metal structures and carefully crafted interplay of light.
Bent Karlby was a Danish designer specializing in lighting who was associated with the firm LYFA for decades. Trained at a technical school in the 1930s, he began his career in Denmark and, after going into exile in Sweden during World War II, established his own studio. His work is characterized by a quest for balance between functionality and aesthetic expression. Among his best-known designs are the Peanut, China, Mosaik, and Pan models, as well as the Peacock and Quadrille lamps.