Mid-Century Pendant Lamp 33087 by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s

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A modernist rise-and-fall pendant lamp, model 33087, designed in the 1950s by bertil brisborg for the renowned swedish department store … Read more A modernist rise-and-fall pendant lamp, model 33087, designed in the 1950s by bertil brisborg for the renowned swedish department store nordiska kompaniet. Crafted from steel lacquered in a deep blue color with brass details, and featuring an organically shaped white glass diffuser. It is suspended from an ingenious counterweight construction, with a heavy diamond-shaped weight hanging from a yellow electric cord. The bowl-shaped shade can be tilted either upward or downward depending on the desired lighting angle, and it can also be adjusted vertically. Bears the nordiska kompaniet hallmark and the model number stamped into the metal. Diameter 42 cm, height adjustable between 90-145 cm. The renowned swedish department store nordiska kompaniet, nk, opened in stockholm in 1902. It played a significant role in introducing modern and innovative retail practices to sweden, bringing the concept of a department store to the city and offering a wide range of goods under one roof. The company had their workshops in nyköping, which were known for their exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to quality. Nk often collaborated with renowned designers to create unique and innovative pieces. These collaborations resulted in furniture and decor items that were highly sought after and considered design classics. This piece has an attribution mark,
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