Danish Space Age Pendant Lights in Orange Aluminium by Nordisk Solar Company

Small Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp designed and manufactured by Vitrika in Denmark in the 1960s. Often falsely attributed to Jo Hammerborg and Fog & Mørup. It is made from aluminu...

A white tiered hanging pendant light in powder-coated aluminium. Designed by the Danish Architect Christian Hvidt and manufactured by Nordisk Solar in Denmark during the 1970s. The s...

Space Age P376 pendant light design by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm for Nordisk Solar Aluminium Nordisk Salor label on the top Design 1964, production between 1964-1969 ...

The “Auditorie” series contains three lamps differing in size, this pendant is “Auditorie 3”, the largest one with the most shade layers. Known for its long, elegant neck and multilayered shade system, this rare model is among Svend Middelboe’s most coveted designs. This model has several common details with the Verona pendant light; it was designed with functionality in mind, specifically to spread light in the most efficient way. The inner shades diffuse light and there is no glare. The large main shade, dictates the design; the upper umbrella-like shade is connected to the stem that contains the socket. There are three more shades gradually decreasing in size. Like the Verona model, the surface on the outside is brass anodized aluminium, while the inside is lacquered white. From the late 1950s, Nordisk Solar Compagni—or simply “Solar” (as seen in adverts and catalogues from the era)—focused entirely on manufacturing high-quality lighting. They collaborated with the era’s most well-known Danish lighting designers and used their expertise in using plastic for the production of radio sets, to create exceptional lighting fixtures in the late 1950s and 1960s. Svend Middelboe’s pendants were among the best-selling models in the company’s catalogue. Danish lighting manufacturer Nordisk Solar was founded in 1919 by Jacob L. Jørgensen and Herluf Sørensen. Svend MIddelboe joined the company later, and soon became a permanent designer. The company is still well-known today on the vintage markets for its Mid-Century Modern pendants and layered lighting...