About the Item

Swedish modernism of the mid-20th century embraced clarity and restraint, valuing craftsmanship and proportion over excess. Designers sought harmony between form and function, creating objects that felt both modern and enduring. Founded in Stockholm in the early 20th century, Nordiska Kompaniet became a cornerstone of Swedish design culture, producing pieces that blended industrial innovation with meticulous craftsmanship. Through their work, lighting became more than a necessity. It was a way to shape atmosphere, emotion, and the rhythm of space itself. This pair of model “32786” floor lamps by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet captures that vision with quiet elegance. Each lamp features a slender brass stem that rises from a circular weighted base, the form is refined to a clear and uncomplicated expression. The polished brass introduces a gentle glow, reflecting light even when the lamps are not in use. Above, the cylindrical shades in pleated linen soften and diffuse the illumination, creating a calm and inviting ambience. The pleats add a vertical rhythm that enhances the lamps’ height, while the linen’s natural tone complements the warmth of the brass. Brisborg managed to merge precision with a human touch, allowing his work to feel technically resolved yet emotionally resonant. The balance between the structure and the delicacy of the light itself reveals an era-defining sensitivity. Elegant and enduring, the model “32786” lamps demonstrate how Swedish design continues to find beauty in simplicity. They merge function, craftsmanship, and light into a harmonious whole, reaffirming that restraint and refinement can be the most distinct of qualities. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor marks and scratches on the brass. Lamps have recently been rewired and reconditioned. The shades are a later replacement. Due to the nature of the material, items may have some additional discolouration. Dimensions: 15.74 in ø x 62.79 in H 40 cm ø x 159.5 cm H

Creator:
Bertil Brisborg (Designer),Nordiska Kompaniet (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 62.8 in (159.5 cm)Diameter: 15.75 in (40 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Power Source:
Plug-in
Lampshade:
Included
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Fabric
Place of Origin:
Sweden
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Mid-20th Century
Condition:
Replacements made: The shades are a later replacement. Rewired: Lamps have recently been rewired and reconditioned. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor marks and scratches on the brass. Due to the nature of the material, items may have some additional discolouration.
Seller Location:
Utrecht, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 202530961stDibs: LU2947347359132

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Nordiska Kompaniet

Since its inception, luxury retailer Nordiska Kompaniet, known affectionately to its customers as “NK,” has offered an influential platform for innovators in furniture design. Its department stores in Stockholm and Gothenburg, Sweden, have been home to many of the top names in mid-century modern design and in Scandinavian modernism. Admired for its production of high-quality pieces, it continues to support forward-looking designers.

Nordiska Kompaniet was founded in 1902 through the merger of the companies K.M. Lundberg and Joseph Leja. Its founder, Josef Sachs, envisioned a department store as a cultural arena that would rival the luxury stores of Paris. He opened a flagship store in Stockholm in 1915. Early on, the brand set its sights on quality furniture making, bringing on master cabinetmaker Axel Einar Hjorth, who headed its production from 1927 to 1938.

The Stockholm Exhibition of 1930 was pivotal for both Nordiska Kompaniet and the world of design as a whole. NK’s installation, designed by Sven Markelius, positioned the artist as a key influencer and force majeure of Swedish functionalism.

Nordiska Kompaniet has continued to hire renowned designers throughout its operations, including such luminaries as Carl Bergsten, David Rosen and Gio Ponti. Many iconic sofas, lounge chairs, bookcases and dining room tables from the mid-century modern period originated in its furniture shop. The brand has also been at the forefront of textile, ceramic and wallpaper design, with artists Berndt Friberg, Josef Frank, Stig Lindberg and Elsa Gullberg among those who have contributed to NK’s brand legacy.

To cater to its growing customer base, Nordiska Kompaniet opened a second store in Gothenburg in 1971. Today, NK continues to provide patronage to top designers, remaining a leader in high-end furniture production.

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Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Model "32786" Floor Lamps, Sweden Mid-20th Century

About the Item

Nordiska Kompaniet

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