XL Faceted Crystal Ceiling Light – Kinkeldey

Kinkeldey faceted crystal flush mount, large format with a low profile due to its reduced height, 1970s edition.

• 48 diamond-point cut crystal modules, metal frame
• Easy installation as a wall sconce or ceiling light via the mounting frame (see last two photos)
• H 65 cm x W 65 cm x D 11 cm
• 22 E14 sockets, LED bulbs included
• Sold with two spare crystal pendants

Kinkeldey faceted crystal ceiling light, 1970s

Large square ceiling light produced by Kinkeldey in the 1970s, combining a metal structure with faceted crystal elements cut into diamond points.

Composed of 48 rectangular crystal modules, it captures and multiplies and refracts the light, producing a dense and structured luminous effect. This assembly, characteristic of the manufacturer, relies on a rigorous repetition of elements, enhancing the visual presence of the whole. The crystal elements have been entirely disassembled and then individually cleaned (see photograph).

Each crystal module was individually cleaned after the electrical inspection of the ceiling light.

The aesthetic embodies a balance between decorative opulence and structural rigor, characteristic of Kinkeldey’s productions from this period. This ceiling light can also be used as a wall sconce. It constitutes a central piece suitable for both large volumes and more contained spaces.

To better appreciate the lighting effect of this ceiling light, also see these two pairs of Kinkeldey wall sconces kept in our archives: a first pair and a second pair.

Signature Kinkeldey lighting, 1960s–1970s

Kinkeldey is a German manufacturer with a relatively niche production, primarily active during the 1960s and 1970s. The company specialized in lighting—flush mounts, chandeliers, and sconces—combining brass or chrome-plated steel frames with high-quality crystal elements.

The Kinkeldey ceiling light can be used as a wall sconce.

Its creations are based on the use of crystal plates and pendants cut in single or double diamond points, mounted on polished metal supports. This stylistic vocabulary, applied with rigor, constitutes the publisher’s signature.

The repetition of these crystal elements, combined with reflections from brass or chrome, creates a dense and structured lighting effect. The design relies on the interplay between material and light, without the need for additional ornamentation.

This principle, both technical and visual, gives Kinkeldey luminaires an assertive presence, founded on quality craftsmanship and precise assembly. With its faceted crystal and highly distinctive geometric construction, this Kinkeldey ceiling light belongs as much to the Hollywood Regency universe as to a brutalist aesthetic.

A luminaire between brutalist and Hollywood Glam themes

The company’s creations have also received several iF Design Awards, an international honor established in Germany in 1953 and considered a major benchmark in industrial design. Awarded by an independent jury of experts, this prize recognizes annual achievements for design quality, innovation, and execution. Kinkeldey received eight iF Design Awards, reflecting the prestige of its lighting within the European design landscape of the era.