Yellow Vintage Pendant Lamp Scandinavian Orange Metal Space Age Denmark 70s Pop For Sale

This beautiful vintage pendant lamp was produced in Denmark, most likely during the 1970s. Its sculptural multi-layered construction and bold combination of warm yellow and orange are characteristic of Scandinavian lighting design from the period.The lamp is composed of several carefully arranged metal shades that overlap one another, concealing the light source from direct view. This layered construction creates a soft, glare-free illumination while allowing light to escape between the individual shades, highlighting the architectural silhouette of the lamp.A particularly distinctive feature is the flared orange upper reflector, which contrasts beautifully with the mustard-yellow shades below. The combination gives the lamp a playful Space Age character while retaining the clean proportions and functional approach associated with Danish modern design.The design belongs to a broader tradition of Danish multi-shade lighting in which the individual reflectors were used to control and diffuse the light rather than relying on a conventional exposed shade. Similar principles can be found in lighting produced by companies such as Fog & Mørup, Lyskaer, Horn Belysning and Nordisk Solar during the period. I would not attribute this particular example to any of them without a manufacturer’s mark.The lamp works especially well above a dining table, kitchen table, side table or in a reading corner, where its warm colours become even more pronounced when illuminated.The lamp is in good vintage condition with light age-related signs of use, including small marks and scratches to the painted surfaces, as visible in the photographs.Two identical lamps are available and can be purchased individually or as a matching pair.
* Price indicated is per lamp.Details:• Origin: Denmark
• Period: most likely 1970s
• Diameter: 30 cm
• Height: 17 cm
• Cord length: 325 cm
• Material: lacquered metal
• Colours: mustard yellow / orange / white
• Cord colour: whiteDesign: Scandinavian Modern, Danish Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age, Minimalist, UFO