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Le Klint

Le Klint is one of Denmark's most treasured design institutions — a brand whose story begins around 1900, when architect Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint folded a lampshade by hand for his own home. His son Kaare Klint, widely regarded as the father of Danish Modern design, formalized the company...

We curate Le Klint by where the light goes and what it has to do: pick the fixture type, then the size and finish that suit your room.

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50 Le Klint pieces. Each page lists dimensions, materials and finish options.

Le Klint chandeliersChandeliersBrowse Le Klint chandeliersLe Klint floor lampsFloor LampsBrowse Le Klint floor lampsLe Klint pendant lightPendant LightBrowse Le Klint pendant lightLe Klint table lampsTable LampsBrowse Le Klint table lampsLe Klint wall lightWall LightBrowse Le Klint wall light

Lighting planning guide

Standard placement rules that make any fixture look right. Each product page gives its exact dimensions.

WhereRule of thumb
Pendant over a dining tableBottom of shade 30–36 in (76–91 cm) above the tabletop; fixture about half to two-thirds the table width
Pendants over an island30–36 in (76–91 cm) above the counter; space them about 24–30 in (61–76 cm) apart
Chandelier sizeRoom length + width in feet = a good diameter in inches
Wall sconcesCenter about 60–66 in (152–168 cm) above the floor
Table and floor lampsBottom of the shade near eye level when seated

Where Le Klint works

Homes

Dining rooms, kitchens, living rooms and bedrooms that need both task and mood light.

Hospitality

Restaurants, hotels and lobbies where fixtures set the tone of the room.

Offices and retail

Meeting rooms, reception areas and shops that need light with presence.

Ordering and delivery

Clear availability

Every Le Klint page shows current availability and shipping time before you check out.

Help before you buy

Ask us about sizes, finishes and fit for your space. We answer before your order is placed.

Trade and projects

Designers, architects and hospitality buyers can open a MetropolitanDecor trade account for project pricing.

Le Klint questions

How do I choose the right size of Le Klint fixture?

Use the planning guide above, then check the dimensions on the product page. Ask us with your room and table sizes and we will help you choose.

Are bulbs included with Le Klint lights?

It depends on the fixture. Each product page lists the light source, bulb type and whether the bulb is included.

Can I use Le Klint lighting in a commercial project?

Many fixtures suit restaurants, hotels and offices. Check the product page for ratings and listings, and ask us about quantities and trade pricing.

How long does delivery take?

Each product page shows current availability and shipping time. Made-to-order pieces show their lead time before checkout.

Le Klint is one of Denmark's most treasured design institutions — a brand whose story begins around 1900, when architect Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint folded a lampshade by hand for his own home. His son Kaare Klint, widely regarded as the father of Danish Modern design, formalized the company in 1943. More than 80 years later, every Le Klint shade is still hand-folded by skilled artisans in Odense, Denmark — a process that takes years to master and produces light fixtures that are as much origami as object. The pleated shades cast warm, patterned light that transforms any room. There is no other brand quite like Le Klint, and MetropolitanDecor.com carries them as an authorized retailer.

Award-winning Le Klint design

Mutatio by Christian Troels won Lamp of the Year at the Danish Design Awards 2014, organized by Bo Bedre, Bolig Magasinet and Costume Living.