1943
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1952
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In the early 1900’s architect and
engineer Peder Vilhelm Jensen
Klint, hand-folded a paper
cross pleated lampshade
with a collar and straight pleats
to fit the design of his glass top
petroleum stoneware lamp.
He designed the shade to diffuse
and direct the bright light of the flame,
using the ingenious collar, to safely fit
the shade away from the hot glass.
Tage Klint 1884-1953
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Kaare Klint 1888-1954
Jan Klint 1910-1989
The Klint family helped to turn a
pleating hobby into a business.
P.V. Jensen’s son Tage Klint
founded the LE KLINT company
in 1943. Kaare Klint created the
company’s logo, made the original
shop furnishings and some
lighting designs which are still
in our collection today. When
Jan Klint took over, he not only
cultivated the company into the
export markets but made a
foundation to protect the future
of the company before he died.
LE KLINT HISTORY
The first
lampshade
from 1901
P.V. Jensen-Klint
1853-1930
Lise Le
Charlotte
Klint
Lise Le
Charlotte Klint
Pleating Studio
Odense, DK
Jan
Klint
Esben
Klint
Tage
Klint
Kaare
Klint
1979
