Iconic Danish furniture and lighting manufacturer Gubi was founded in Copenhagen by designer-couple Lisbeth and Gubi Olsen in 1967. The brand is celebrated globally for its innovative chairs, lighting fixtures, mirrors, sofas and other furnishings and decor.
The company began as a platform to manufacture the textiles and furniture designed by Lisbeth and Gubi. Soon, the business model broadened. While recent contemporary pieces manufactured by Gubi such as GamFratesi’s Beetle chair have become darlings of today’s interiors, the company is also widely known as a leader in reissuing exquisite Scandinavian and other mid-century modern furniture by a range of design legends.
Swedish architect and interior designer Greta Magnusson Grossman — the first woman to receive a prize for furniture design from the Swedish Society of Industrial Design — emigrated to the United States and built 14 homes in Los Angeles in the postwar era that were inspired by the Case Study Houses. She furnished these homes with her own designs, and her impossibly sleek Grasshopper table lamps and floor lamps — created for Barker Bros. but today made by Gubi — were frequent fixtures in the interiors. Another Scandinavian architect and industrial designer, Louis Weisdorf designed the wildly popular Multi-Lite line of lighting fixtures, which were originally created during the early 1970s and reissued by Gubi in 2016.
Beyond lighting, Spanish designer Barbara Corsini created the distinctively geometric Pedrera coffee table during the mid-1950s that is now made by Gubi, while the Hungarian-born French master of postwar design, Mathieu Matégot, created the Tropique dining table and an elegant three-legged Nagasaki chair, both of which were reissued by the Danish brand. French furniture designer Pierre Paulin created the inviting, organically shaped Pacha lounge chair in 1975. This design yielded a loveseat and a sofa as well. All of these pieces were reissued by Gubi.
Since 2001, Gubi founders’ son, Jacob Olsen, has managed the company, and travels the world to find heirs to the iconic designers of yesteryear in order to secure permission to give their works a second life.
$839 / item
Paavo Tynell 9464 Wall Lamp
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 9464 Wall Lamp, designed in 1947 by Paavo Tynell, is a great example on how the Finnish designer elevated illumination into an art form. The clean, sculptured brass shade lends a...
Aluminum, Chrome
$749 / item
Paavo Tynell 9464 Wall Lamp Brass for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
The 9464 Wall Lamp, designed in the early 1950s by Paavo Tynell, is a great example of how the Finnish designer elevated illumination into an art form. The clean, sculptured brass sh...
Brass
$599 / item
Seine Ceiling Lamp - Antique Brass, Coral
By Space Copenhagen, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Seine Collection by Space Copenhagen was inspired by the behavior of light in moving water, an effect that was captured through the use of patterned mouth-blown glass. The colle...
Glass
'Stemlite' Wall Lamp by Bill Curry for GUBI in Black Chrome
By Gubi, Bill Curry
Located in Glendale, CA
'Stemlite' Wall Lamp by Bill Curry for GUBI in Black Chrome Originally conceived in 1962 by designer Bill Curry, the award-winning 'Stemlite' line became known as a 'total look' lam...
Aluminum, Steel
$599 / item
Seine Ceiling Lamp - Antique Brass, Smoke
By Gubi, Space Copenhagen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Seine Collection by Space Copenhagen was inspired by the behavior of light in moving water, an effect that was captured through the use of patterned mouth-blown glass. The colle...
Glass
Paavo Tynell '9464' Perforated Brass and Glass Wall Light for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '9464' Perforated Brass and Glass Wall Light for GUBI Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in a perforated brass met...
Metal, Brass
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Lamp in Black
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Wall Lamp in Black for Gubi The 'Cobra' wall lamp was originally designed by Grossman in 1950 and is now offered as an authorized re-edition by GUBI...
Steel, Aluminum
$1,678 / set
Pair of Cobra Wall Lamps, Hard Wired, Black
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The distinctive cobra wall lamp is designed by Greta M. Grossman in the 1950s, taking its name from the oval shade, playfully resembling the snake’s ho...
Aluminum
$739 / item
BL6 Wall Lamp, Brass, Grey
By Robert Dudley Best, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The timeless BL6 wall lamp was designed in 1930 by Robert Dudley Best, a British designer highly influenced by the school of Bauhaus. Being in continuous production ever since its origin, the Bestlite BL6...
Aluminum, Brass
$839 / item
Cobra Wall Lamp, Black
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The distinctive Cobra wall lamp is designed by Greta M. Grossman in the 1950s, taking its name from the oval shade, playfully resembling the snake’s ho...
Aluminum
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Wall Lamp in White
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Glendale, CA
The 'Cobra' wall lamp was originally designed by Grossman in 1950 and is now offered as an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark, who meticulously reproduces her work with scrupul...
Steel, Aluminum
$1,079 / item
BL6 Wall Lamp, Chrome, White
By Gubi, Robert Dudley Best
Located in Berkeley, CA
The timeless BL6 wall lamp was designed in 1930 by Robert Dudley Best, a British designer highly influenced by the school of Bauhaus. Being in continuous production ever since its origin, the Bestlite BL6...
Aluminum, Chrome
$839 / item
Cobra Wall Lamp, Hard Wired, Black
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The distinctive cobra wall lamp is designed by Greta M. Grossman in the 1950s, taking its name from the oval shade, playfully resembling the snake’s ho...
Aluminum
$939 / item
BL6 Wall Lamp, Brass
By Robert Dudley Best, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The timeless BL6 Wall Lamp was designed in 1930 by Robert Dudley Best, a British designer highly influenced by the school of Bauhaus. Being in continuous production ever since its origin, the Bestlite BL6...
Aluminum, Brass
$839 / item
BL7 Wall Lamp, Chrome, Matte White
By Gubi, Robert Dudley Best
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Robert Dudley Best in 1930, the Bestlite BL7 wall lamp celebrates elegant and clean lines with clear reference to the period of Bauhaus. With its contemporary look in var...
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,079 / item
BL5 Wall Lamp, Chrome, Black
By Robert Dudley Best, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The timeless BL5 wall lamp was designed in 1930 by Robert Dudley Best, a British designer highly influenced by the school of Bauhaus. Being in continuous ...
Aluminum, Chrome
$839 / item
Cobra Wall Lamp - Hard Wired - White
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The distinctive Cobra wall lamp is designed by Greta M. Grossman in the 1950s, taking its name from the oval shade, playfully resembling the snake’s ho...
Aluminum
$839 / item
Cobra Wall Lamp, White
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The distinctive cobra wall lamp is designed by Greta M. Grossman in the 1950s, taking its name from the oval shade, playfully resembling the snake’s ho...
Aluminum
$959 / item
Bl10 Wall Lamp, Chrome, White
By Gubi, Robert Dudley Best
Located in Berkeley, CA
BL10 wall lamp, chrome $959 Initially adopted by tailors due to its flexible arm and the possibility to direct the light without making shadows, the Bestlite BL1...
Aluminum
$839 / item
BL7 Wall Lamp, Chrome, Black
By Gubi, Robert Dudley Best
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Robert Dudley Best in 1930, the Bestlite BL7 wall lamp celebrates elegant and clean lines with clear reference to the period of Bauhaus. With its contemporary look in var...
Aluminum, Chrome
$739 / item
BL6 Wall Lamp, Brass, White
By Robert Dudley Best, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The timeless BL6 wall lamp was designed in 1930 by Robert Dudley Best, a British designer highly influenced by the school of Bauhaus. Being in continuous production ever since its origin, the Bestlite BL6...
Aluminum, Brass
$739 / item
BL6 Wall Lamp, Brass, Black
By Robert Dudley Best, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The timeless BL6 wall lamp was designed in 1930 by Robert Dudley Best, a British designer highly influenced by the school of Bauhaus. Being in continuous production ever since its origin, the Bestlite BL6...
Aluminum, Brass
$1,079 / item
BL6 Wall Lamp, Chrome, Black
By Robert Dudley Best, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The timeless BL6 wall lamp was designed in 1930 by Robert Dudley Best, a British designer highly influenced by the school of Bauhaus. Being in continuous production ever since its origin, the Bestlite BL6...
Aluminum, Chrome
BOATY pt - solid brass ceiling lamp
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted wall lamp model "Boaty PT", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. The light source consist of one...
Brass
$1,999 / item
H 60 in Dm 24.8 in
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Canvas Shade for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Canvas Shade for GUBI Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 and characterized by its elegant, airy lampshade balance...
Brass
$6,540Sale Price|29% Off
H 9.06 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in
Paavo Tynell & Idman Brass Wall Lamp, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Espoo, FI
Set of 2 solid brass wall lamps by Paavo Tynell. Manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s Marked accordingly
Brass
Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Black for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Black for GUBI The '1965' Pendant was originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1948. Like many of his best kn...
Metal, Brass
KYLE pl - solid brass ceiling lamp
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted ceiling lamp model "KYLE pl", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. The light source consist of o...
Brass
Paavo Tynell 'A1967' Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'A1967' Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp for GUBI. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell, encompassing several variations of a classic 1950s Tynell design, this family of...
Brass
Paavo Tynell 'Model 9209' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp for Gubi
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model 9209 Brass and Rattan Table Lamp for Gubi Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1940, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. Today, th...
Brass
$1,999 / item
H 60 in Dm 24.8 in
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Wicker Shade for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Wicker Shade for GUBI Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 and characterized by its elegant, airy lampshade balance...
Brass
Paavo Tynell, Wall Lights, Brass, Finland, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass wall lights designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito OY, Finland, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.75” H x 3.78” W x 12.21” D Back Plate Dime...
Brass
Vintage Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp – Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp – Circa 1940 Illuminate your space with the elegance and charm of this vintage brass and glass ceiling lamp, circa 1940. Crafted by an unknown m...
Brass
Early 20th Century Antique Yellow Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century antique yellow brass ceiling lamp. By unknown manufacturer, France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pati...
Metal
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Floor Lamp with Bamboo Shade for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Floor Lamp with Bamboo Shade for GUBI Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 and characterized by its elegant, a...
Brass
Paavo Tynell '9464' Perforated Brass and Glass Wall Light
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '9464' perforated brass and glass wall light. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in a perforated brass metal shade ...
Brass, Metal