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Le Klint

Le Klint began with Danish architect P.V. Jensen-Klint’s hand-pleated paper shade, made to soften the glare of a paraffin lamp. His family turned the idea into a company in 1943, and its pleated lamps are still folded by hand in Denmark.

Le Klint Le Klint 130 Pendant with Brass Fittings
1943Company founded
By handPleated in Denmark
50Le Klint pieces here
2014Lamp of the Year

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Le Klint Pendant LightsPendant Lights27 piecesLe Klint Table LampsTable Lamps9 piecesLe Klint Wall LightsWall Lights6 piecesLe Klint Floor LampsFloor Lamps4 piecesLe Klint ChandeliersChandeliers4 pieces
Le Klint 334 Floor Lamp

The designers

The Klint family and beyond

From P.V. Jensen-Klint and his son Kaare Klint to contemporary designers, Le Klint has kept the pleated shade at the heart of Danish lighting.

Christian Troels’ Mutatio was named Lamp of the Year at the 2014 Danish Design Awards.

The art of the fold

Each shade is folded by hand from a single sheet, giving soft, glare-free light and a shape that never dates.

Why buy Le Klint from LoftModern

Hand-folded in Denmark

Pleated shades made by skilled craftspeople.

Timeless Danish design

Classics that have lit Danish homes for generations.

Help before you buy

Ask us about sizes, finishes and placement. We answer every question before your order is placed.

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Designers and architects can open a LoftModern trade account for project pricing.

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Le Klint - Embodying a Century of Design Innovation

The Le Klint story transcends mere corporate history, serving as a testament to the evolution of design and lighting technology from the 20th century to the present. Originating with Danish architect and engineer P.V. Jensen-Klint's ingenious hand-pleated shade, designed to soften the brilliance of a paraffin oil lamp, our journey continues with modernized materials and collaborations with visionary designers. Le Klint remains an indispensable and influential presence in the global lighting sphere. Explore our range of pendant lighting, wall lights, sconces, floor lights, and table lights, reflecting our commitment to timeless design and innovation.

Recognized by Design Juries

Le Klint’s Mutatio, designed by Christian Troels, was named Lamp of the Year at the 2014 Danish Design Awards.