'Pan 190' Aluminium Floor Lamp By Bent Karlby For Lyfa

Floor Lamp Pan / 190 signed by Bent Karlby for LyfaAluminium D 19 cm H 130 cm Socket: E27 Max 60WCord: 3m white plastic with switchPAN is a visually striking piece designed by Bent Karlby in 1970, combining light and art. Crafted from 12 polished aluminium pipes, the iconic pendant elegantly illuminates its glossy exteriors and provides comfortable downlight and subtle ambient lighting through its open top.The PAN series exemplifies Karlby's talent for creating timeless designs. Originally influenced by the Pop Art trend of the 1970s, early PAN lamps featured colored interiors. Today, they boast monochrome anodized aluminum surfaces, making them contemporary design pieces for modern living.Bent Karlby, a prolific and versatile Danish lighting designer of the 20th century, began his collaboration with LYFA in the 1940s, a partnership that lasted nearly four decades. Known for his soft light, organic shapes, and hallmark peepholes, Karlby's later work embraced geometric shapes like cones, cylinders, and arcs, along with playful colors. Dedicated to his vision, Karlby never employed staff in his studio, preferring to maintain his uncompromising work ethic.