Auray 80.030 Sconce by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1960s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

This Mid-Century Modern wall lamp/wall sconce was produced by Philips in the late 1950s under the model reference 80.030. When this model was also exported to France from Belgium, it was given the model name “Auray” after the name of the Breton town of Auray on the Gulf of Marbihan. It was designed in the 1950s by the famous architect and designer Louis Kalff.

The lamp has a beautiful brown teak base with a diffuser of opal satin-finished glass that ensures a soft and homogeneous light distribution. You can easily install the lamp to the wall by means of a metal plate with holes on the back attached to the lamp.

Estimated period: ’50s-’60s.

Color: white and brown
Dimensions per lamp: 32 x 10 x 14 cm

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* The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.

Creator	Louis Kalff
Manufacturer	Philips
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Netherlands
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Midcentury
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
	The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Restoration and Damage Details	Rewired and/or new electrical components, Light wear consistent with age and use, The lamp is in a beautiful vintage condition and has only minimal signs of wear in accordance with its age and past use. The lamp has been tested and fully works.
Product Code	YXG-1841043
Materials	Glass, Wood
Color	Brown, white
Width	10 cm 10 cm
Depth	14 cm 14 cm
Height	32 cm 32 cm