Pair of Pendant Lamps by Jorn Utzon for Nordisk Solar

A “Verona” hanging lamp by Svend Middleboe for Nordisk Solar. White lacquered metal shades and new white plastic cord.

A model K2-16 pendant lamp by Paavo Tynell for Idman. The lamp has an opaline glass cylinder diffuser with an elegant copper shade with twin dot perforations. The lamp is marked by I...

A pendant lamp of cast glass and brass by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. From their collection of lighting from the 1960s.

Three shiny brass model 'K2-48' shades, held together by a three-armed brass canopy. Designed by Mauri Almari for Idman, Finland, 1950s. The total drop can be adjusted to your requir...

Nice pair of Doo Wop style Jorn Utzon Sovaernspendel tiered pendant fixtures, made in Denmark c. 1960's. The chandeliers have light weight aluminum bodies, which are in original ano...

Gold colored aluminium pendant lamp. The model is called "Circle" and was produced by Nordisk Solar in the 1980s. Inspired by the semi pendant lamp by Fog and Morup. The lamp is in g...

The "Safari" pendant lamps, designed by Christian Hvidt for Nordisk Solar in Denmark during the 1970s, are a striking pair of Danish modern lighting fixtures. These lamps are crafted...

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...