Multi layered pendant light by Carl Thore for Granhaga Metallindustri. Sweden 1970s.

Multi layered pendant light by carl thore for granhaga metallindustri. This pendant has grooves along the sides projecting a decorative orange light as well as a soft white light downwards towards a table. Suitable for low hanging. This light is not in great condition. The golden surface has scratches and marks that can not be polished off, se the last images. But it is free from dents and the construction is sturdy. It is rewired for safety and the glare protection plastic grid is intact. The surface damage is naturally well reflected in the price so this is a great way to get a carl thore pendant lamp for approximately half its price. Standard e 27 light bulb. The real name of the designer known as carl thore was sigurd lindkvist, and he was born in 1916 in åmal in sweden’s dalsland. After working for a lighting firm called luko, in 1961 lindkvist joined granhaga metallindustri, for whom he designed lights and was also head of sales, remaining with the company until he retired in around 1981. Lindkvist adopted the pseudonym carl thore for his granhaga light designs on the spur of the moment when he was presenting the lights to a client who asked the identity of the designer. “carl thore, ” lindkvist blurted out, these being his two middle names.

Ref. : 9JC59GHD