Model "32786" Floor Lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden Mid-20th Century
Model "32786" Floor Lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden Mid-20th Century
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Price category: 2,500 - 5,000 usd / eur
The mid-20th century was a defining era for Scandinavian design, marked by a departure from ornate, intricate designs and a shift towards functional beauty, honest materials, and restrained elegance. Nordiska Kompaniet, a pioneering Swedish department store and influential design house, was central to this aesthetic movement, championing pieces that embodied both luxury and warmth. Drawing inspiration from the ideals of modernism, Swedish designers favoured simple geometries, clean lines, and natural materials, all evident in pieces like this “32786” floor lamp.
The beauty of Scandinavian design is found in its simplicity, functionality and warmth. This Swedish brass floor lamp, exemplifies the refinement that defines the era's pieces. The design centres around a slender brass stem that rises from the circular base. The beautiful construction allows for the lamp to look light and airy, yet still appear grounded. Brass, a favourite material in Swedish modern design, gives the piece a subtle luminosity that ages gracefully, while the fabric shade softens the light to create an inviting, intimate atmosphere. At the top, the softly structured shade creates a diffused glow, its fabric adding texture and depth to the otherwise minimal silhouette. This highlight of the lamp brings a gentle playfulness to the composition. Every aspect of the model, from the seamless transition between components to the precise, minimal detailing speaks to the commitment to both technical excellence and visual clarity often found in Swedish design.
Nordiska Kompaniet was founded in Stockholm in 1902, and to this day, it is regarded as one of the most renowned Swedish furniture manufacturers. Mid-century lighting models, including this floor lamp, endure in popularity and continue to pass down the Scandinavian legacy.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The lamp has recently been rewired. The shade is a later replacement. Item may have some marks, scratches, and discolouration.
Dimensions:
16.53 in ø x 63.58 in H
42 cm ø x 161.5 cm H
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Price category: 2,500 - 5,000 usd / eur
Swedish modernism of the mid-20th century embraced clarity and restraint, valuing craftsmanship and proportion. 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 items 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 model “30006” floor lamp 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 which features a floral detail. The form is refined to a clear and uncomplicated expression. The stem combines brass and leather, creating a subtle dialogue between warmth and polish. This mix of materials softens the strict geometry of the silhouette and gives the lamp a deeper presence than its simplicity first suggests. The polished brass introduces a gentle glow, reflecting light even when the lamp is not in use. Above, the shallow cylindrical shade softens and diffuses the illumination, creating a calm and inviting ambience. Every detail, from the base to the leather body, contributes to a sense of intentionality. This lamp feels both familiar and elevated, the kind of design that improves the atmosphere of a space without calling attention to itself.
Bertil Brisborg, as the leading designer for Nordiska Kompaniet, 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 reveals an era-defining sensitivity.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The floor lamp has recently been rewired and reconditioned. The shade is a later replacement. Due to the nature and age of the materials, the item has marks, scratches, dents and discolouration. This lamp is compatible with an E26 / E27 standard fitting. All lighting can be converted for US usage.
Dimensions:
19.68 in ø x 66.53 in H
50 cm ø x 169 cm H