Mid-Century Danish Verona Pendant Lamp by Svend Middelboe for Fog & Menup, 1970s

The metal model of the "Milieu" pendant lamp was designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in the 1960s. The lamp is in very good condition, light scratches on the lampshade. It has ...

Mid-Century rosewood dresser made during the 1970s in the Denmark. The dresser with an extraordinary design, made with attention to every detail, has profiled handles and edges, addi...

Great looking Svend Middelboe pendant in aluminum. Model Verona, number 42028. This pendant light is produced by Nordisk Solar in Denmark. The lamp is made from aluminum with a white...

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...