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Louis Kalff for Philips Eindhoven, vintage milk glass pendant lamp, beautiful in its simplicity, Dutch design, MCM lamp
€450
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Susteren, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since December 2021 • 46 sales
Product description
Large, atmospheric vintage pendant lamp designed by Louis Kalff for Philips.
This impressive MCM lamp is made of frosted glass. Ridges run from the top of the globe to the bottom. These ridges, combined with the soft appearance of the frosted glass, give this beautiful lamp a certain elegance. Beautiful in its simplicity, it provides a lovely diffused light.
The frosted glass lamp is fitted with a new, reinforced white cord. The porcelain socket (E27), the metal glass support, and the plastic ceiling rose are original.
Dimensions:
Height: approximately 30 cm.
Diameter: approximately 30 cm.
This lamp is in exceptionally good vintage condition; the glass shows no chips.
Please see the photos for the best impression of this beautiful, elegant lamp!
Short biography of Louis Christiaan Kalff (Amsterdam, November 14, 1897 – Waalre, September 16, 1976)
Louis Kalff was a Dutch graphic designer. After graduating from secondary school (HBS), Kalff studied at the Quellinus School of Applied Arts in Amsterdam (now the Rietveld Academy) and at the Delft University of Technology.
Between 1925 and 1926, Louis Kalff, together with Jan Hanrath, designed the building for the Delft Student Rowing Club "Laga" in the Amsterdam School style.
In 1925, Louis Kalff joined the advertising department of Philips in Eindhoven. Under his leadership, the Lichtadviesbureau (LIBU) was founded in 1929. He participated in the world exhibitions in Barcelona, Antwerp, Brussels, and Paris. Kalff designed the Philips logo. He also designed posters and advertising materials as a freelancer for the Holland-America Line, Calvé, Zeebad Scheveningen, and Holland Radio. He also designed book covers.
At Philips, Kalff also worked as an architect on projects such as the Dr. A.F. Philips Observatory (1937) in Eindhoven, the Diamant Boorerij (1948) in Valkenswaard, and several country houses in Eindhoven and Waalre for Philips executives.
After World War II, Kalff was actively involved in industrial design at Philips. After his retirement in 1960, Louis Kalff remained at Philips as a consultant and architect. In 1961, he was given the management and execution of the Evoluon. It was the last work of the lighting architect who had been responsible for the Philips Group's advertising for almost forty years. Large, atmospheric vintage pendant lamp designed by Louis Kalff for Philips.
This impressive MCM lamp is made of opaque glass. Ridges run from the top of the sphere to the bottom. These ridges, combined with the soft appearance of the frosted glass, give this beautiful lamp a certain elegance. Beautiful in its simplicity, with a lovely diffused light.
The frosted glass lamp is fitted with a new, reinforced white cord. The porcelain socket (E27), the metal glass support, and the plastic ceiling rose are original.
Dimensions:
Height: approximately 30 cm.
Diameter: approximately 30 cm.
This lamp is in exceptionally good vintage condition; the glass shows no chips.
Please see the photos for the best impression of this beautifully elegant lamp!
Short biography of Louis Christiaan Kalff (Amsterdam, November 14, 1897 – Waalre, September 16, 1976)
Louis Kalff was a Dutch graphic designer. After graduating from secondary school, Kalff studied at the Quellinus School of Applied Arts in Amsterdam (now the Rietveld Academy) and at the Delft University of Technology. Between 1925 and 1926, Louis Kalff, together with Jan Hanrath, designed the building for the Delft Student Rowing Club "Laga" in the Amsterdam School style.
In 1925, Louis Kalff joined the advertising department of Philips in Eindhoven. Under his leadership, the Lichtadviesbureau (LIBU) was founded in 1929. He participated in the world exhibitions in Barcelona, Antwerp, Brussels, and Paris. Kalff designed the Philips logo. He also worked as a freelancer, designing posters and advertising material for the Holland-America Line, Calvé, Zeebad Scheveningen, and Holland Radio. He also designed book covers.
At Philips, Kalff also worked as an architect on projects such as the Dr. A.F. Philips Observatory (1937) in Eindhoven, the Diamant Boorerij (1948) in Valkenswaard, and several country houses in Eindhoven and Waalre for Philips executives. After World War II, Kalff was actively involved in industrial design at Philips. After his retirement in 1960, Louis Kalff remained with Philips as a consultant and architect. In 1961, he took over the management and implementation of the Evoluon. It was the last work of the lighting architect who had designed the Philips company's advertising for almost forty years.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsWhiteMaterialPorcelain, MetalNumber of items1BrandPhilipsHeight30 cmWidth30 cmDepth30 cm
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Susteren, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since December 2021 • 46 sales