NINOTCHKA / Wall 125
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Expected to be in stock: July 2026
NINOTCHKA is a genuine and easily recognizable design icon, originally designed by Bent Karlby in 1954. With NINOTCHKA Wall 125, the expressive design is reinterpreted as a wall-mounted edition.
The organic body of NINOTCHKA, with its asymmetric drapes, translates seamlessly into the wall format, ensuring functional direct downlight and diffused ambient up light, now adapted to enhance corridors, suites, and intimate architectural settings.
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1954
Origin story
When giving shape to this lamp, Bent Karlby had taken note of an eye-catching hat, worn by the Swedish Hollywood star Greta Garbo in her 1939 film, Ninotchka. Art, fashion, and popular culture have a long tradition of inspiring each other, and this is yet anothergreat example. Explore images of vintage NINOTCHKA pendants and get to know the stories behind LYFA, our collection and designers at The Archive.
Designed by Bent Karlby
Bent Karlby is widely regarded today as one of Denmark’s most productive and versatile lighting designers of the 20th century. He started his collaboration with LYFA in the 1940s, which was a partnership that would lastnearly fourdecades. Bent Karlby is known for his soft light, organicshapes,and hallmark peepholes. During his career, Karlby moved more towards pure geometric shapes such as the cone,cylinderand arc along with playfulcoloursas seeninthe NINOTCHKA series.
Lightscape
The open-top design principle ensures diffused upward lighting while the downlight is even and direct, which makes for a functional as well as ambient lighting experience. The organic body and asymmetric drapes are reinforced by the contrasting white inside, allowing for a varied play with light and shadow depending on the viewer’s position.
Product details
CONCEPT & CRAFTMANSHIP
NINOTCHKA Wall 125 carries forward the sculptural elegance of the original design in a refined wall-mounted format. Available in white and black, the monochrome finishes highlight the lamp’s distinctive asymmetric drapes while enhancing its architectural clarity. The contrasting white-lacquered interior ensures optimal light reflection and reinforces the soft interplay between light and shadow.
Crafted from a single shaped shade, the wall lamp preserves the integrity and fluidity of Karlby’s original form. A discreet integrated switch adds functional ease, making the design ideal for hospitality settings as well as private interiors. Balancing character and practicality, NINOTCHKA Wall 125 embodies thoughtful craftsmanship and timeless modernity.
CATEGORY
Wall
MATERIAL
Aluminium
COLOURS
Outside / Inside
White: Matt white / Matt white
Black: Matt black / Matt white
DIMENSIONS
H 22,44 x W 12,5 x D 16,66 cm
WEIGHT
1,1 kg
LIGHT SOURCE (NOT INCLUDED)
Socket: G9
Max wattage: 28 Watt
Recommend light source: Philips LED 4.8W - 570 lumen
ENVIRONMENT
Indoor
CERTIFICATIONS
CE, Partly Recyclable Product
CORD
10 cm black plastic, plug on cord
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Turn off the lamp before cleaning it. Dust off with a dry soft cloth. Greasy spots can be removed with a soft cloth, wring it in lukewarm water containing a mild detergent. Never use strong or abrasive household cleaners for cleaning the lamp.