Nordisk Solar, Dänemark
XL Fabricius Kastholm FK 74407 lamp, Denmark, 60s
XL Fabricius Kastholm FK 74407 lamp, Denmark, 60s
Landskronstrasse 69
Landskronstrasse 69
4056 Basel
Switzerland
FK 74407 ceiling lamp, designed by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm, manufactured by Nordisk Solar, Denmark, 1960s: Large-format (XL) ceiling lamp with five ring-shaped, white-painted aluminum shades that are slightly curved towards the center to avoid direct view of the bulb while at the same time producing an evenly diffused, glare-free light.
The design is exemplary of the Scandinavian design attitude of the 1960s, in which functional clarity, constructive logic and a reduced formal language are the focus. Fabricius & Kastholm, who are particularly known for their architectural furniture designs, consistently transfer this attitude to the area of lighting: the staggered shades create precise lighting and give the object a calm, almost graphic presence.
Manufactured by Nordisk Solar, a key player in Danish lighting production at the time, this model combines industrial manufacturing with high design quality. The XL version underlines the sculptural effect in the room and is particularly suitable for spacious interiors.
In good vintage condition with slight signs of wear - an authentic testament to Danish modernism and a convincing example of functional lighting design from this era.
Height: 22cm Diameter: 70cm Socket: E27
Manufacturer
Nordisk Solar, Dänemark
Designer
Preben Fabricius Jorgen Kastholm Attr.
Material
Recommendation for the purchase of vintage furniture.
Ein Designmöbel aus der Zeit ist etwas anderes als eine Reproduktion.
The furniture was perfect in our booth — we will always rent with you when we are in Basel!


