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Floor Lamp in Brass by Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet Swedish Modern, 1950s

About the Item

Floor lamp model 531011 designed by Bertil Brisborg. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet for the Triva series. Designed around 1948 and produced sometime between there and the 1950s. Made from grey lacquered cast iron, mahogany and brass. New lamp shade in grey linen fabric. Very good vintage condition with few signs of age related wear and patina. Bertil Brisborg was the head of design at the much acclaimed lighting department at, at the time, one of Swedens biggest manufacturers of interior design, Nordiska Kompaniet or simply NK. Brisborg was hired as the head of lighting spanning over three decades and is an important figure in creating what was known as Swedish Modern. This particular floor lamp is from the TRIVA series. A line of furniture and lighting of very high quality that was targeted for quality minded customers from the mid 1940s and into the 1950s. Very sought after among both collectors and interior designers because of their high level of quality and elegant lines. Designer: Bertil Brisborg Manufacturer: Nordiska Kompaniet, NK Year: 1950s (designed ca 1948) Condition: Very good Dimensions: H. 131 W. 40 D. 23 cm.

Creator:

Bertil Brisborg (Designer),NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 51.58 in (131 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)

Power Source:

Plug-in

Voltage:

220-240v

Lampshade:

Included

Style:

Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Iron,Linen,Teak

Place of Origin:

Sweden

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1940-1950s

Condition:

Replacements made: New lamp shade in grey linen fabric. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Brass has been polished.

Seller Location:

Hägersten, SE

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU2121333621292

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NK (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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