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Pair of Ceiling Lamps by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1970s
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Product description
A pair of ceiling lights designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg in the 1970s, a project that explores the expressive potential of glass through a three-dimensional surface capable of transforming light into matter. The aggregation of spherical volumes creates a diffuser with a strong sculptural presence, where transparency, reflections and refractions become an integral part of the composition.
Made of amber-coloured moulded glass, the diffusers are defined by a dense arrangement of hemispherical elements of varying sizes covering the entire surface. The internal structure is almost entirely concealed, allowing the glass to become the true protagonist of the design: when unlit, the richness of the texture and the warm amber tone of the glass are revealed, while once illuminated the diffuser comes alive with reflections and subtle tonal variations, diffusing a soft and enveloping light. The understated metal base discreetly enhances the visual lightness of the composition.
Among Helena Tynell's most representative designs for Limburg, these ceiling lights embody the experimentation with glass that characterised Northern European design in the 1970s, combining material innovation with formal clarity. A timeless project that still feels remarkably contemporary, balancing function, atmosphere and sculptural quality.
Condition: Excellent overall condition. Fitted with one E14 bulb each.
Dimensions: Width 24 cm - Depth 24 cm - Height 11 cm
Ref.: L0891
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsTransparentMaterialMetal, GlassNumber of items2BrandGlashütte LimburgHeight11 cmWidth24 cmDepth24 cm
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ProfessionalSavona, ItalyOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 8 sales