LYFA NINOTCHKA 195 Pendant Red

Design: Bent Karlby for LYFA, 1954

Concept: NINOTCHKA 195
Behind this beautiful and special pendant, there is a funny story about how the design came to life. The inspiration for both design and name comes from a very specific film from 1939. The designer, Bent Karlby was so fascinated by the shape of the hat that the Swedish Hollywood star, Greta Garbo wore in the film NINOTCHKA, that in 1954 he designed the NINOTCHKA pendant, with a focus on capturing the whimsical asymmetrical shapes.

The special shape provides a comfortable downward-facing light, ideal for hanging over a dining table, or in the kitchen. The opening at the top also provides space for a soft, more diffused upward light which helps to light up the room.

The design is still as elegant today as it was back in 1954, and with LYFA's minor update of the pendant, it is now available in three different sizes and colors. The iconic and timeless NINOTCHKA can therefore be easily adapted and decorated in the modern home.