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Pair of Model "32786" Floor Lamps by Bertil Brisborg, Sweden Mid-20th Century

Creator: Bertil Brisborg - Nordiska Kompaniet
Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
Swedish modernism of the mid-20th century embraced clarity and restraint, valuing craftsmanship and proportion over excess. Designers sought harmony between form and function, creating objects that felt both modern and enduring. Founded in Stockholm in the early 20th century, Nordiska Kompaniet became a cornerstone of Swedish design culture, producing pieces that blended industrial innovation with meticulous craftsmanship. Through their work, lighting became more than a necessity. It was a way to shape atmosphere, emotion, and the rhythm of space itself.

This pair of model “32786” floor lamps by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet captures that vision with quiet elegance. Each lamp features a slender brass stem that rises from a circular weighted base, the form is refined to a clear and uncomplicated expression. The polished brass introduces a gentle glow, reflecting light even when the lamps are not in use. Above, the cylindrical shades in pleated linen soften and diffuse the illumination, creating a calm and inviting ambience. The pleats add a vertical rhythm that enhances the lamps’ height, while the linen’s natural tone complements the warmth of the brass. Brisborg managed to merge precision with a human touch, allowing his work to feel technically resolved yet emotionally resonant. The balance between the structure and the delicacy of the light itself reveals an era-defining sensitivity.

Elegant and enduring, the model “32786” lamps demonstrate how Swedish design continues to find beauty in simplicity. They merge function, craftsmanship, and light into a harmonious whole, reaffirming that restraint and refinement can be the most distinct of qualities.

Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor marks and scratches on the brass. Lamps have recently been rewired and reconditioned. The shades are a later replacement. Due to the nature of the material, items may have some additional discolouration.

Dimensions:
15.74 in ø x 62.79 in H
40 cm ø x 159.5 cm H

Shipping:
These floor lamps will be packaged and shipped with the greatest care and attention to make sure you will receive the items in gallery condition. Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

IMPORTANT!
VAT normally applies and will be added to items when purchased by a European buyer or transported to a location within the EU.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Brass, Linen
Condition:	Good. In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor marks and scratches on the brass. Lamps have recently been rewired and reconditioned. The shades are a later replacement.
Creation Date:	Mid-20th Century
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	20253096
Incollect Reference #:	831570

Dimensions

H.	62.8 in;	Diam.	15.75 in;
H.	159.5 cm;	Diam.	40 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Utrecht, The Netherlands, H. Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary design with a strong focus on Brazil and Scandinavia. The gallery strives to preserve and promote especially Brazil's rich design heritage and curates a select group of contemporary artists. Meticulous research, ie getting in contact with the original designers, producers, their heirs, and retrieving and indexing old catalogues and magazines is at the heart of its activities. All works presented excel in great