The conical shade ensures comfortable light that is directed downwards in a wide beam. The shade interior has a white matt painted surface, ensuring uniform light distribution. The rings ensure that a stray light is controlled, and direct a small amount of light onto the top side of the shade for self-illumination.
Materials
Shades: Spun aluminium or spun copper. Enclosure: Clear glass. Top: Spun aluminium or spun copper. Wall box: Die cast aluminium. Wall box cover: Spun aluminium or spun copper. Arm: Copperplated, red brass or steel.
The collaboration between Danish designers Alfred Homann (born 1948) and Ole V.Kjaer gave birth to the famous Nyhavn lamps in 1980