1950s Sven Middleboe 3-Cone Chandelier for Nordisk

Wonderful tiered 'Verona' pendant, designed by Sven Middleboe for Nordisk Solar Compagni in Denmark in 1962. This all white, five ringed aluminum pendant is perfect for above a dinin...

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

The “Verona” pendant is easily one of the most recognizable lighting designs of the Scandinavian mid-century. Its layered look is unmistakeable and became synonymous with Svend Midde...

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...

Italian cone chandelier from the 1950s. Brass structure with three arms, each with two lacquered cones, professionally repainted in their original colo...

Rare counter-weight chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950. Four brass arms, each with a large Dual-cone shade with new hand-printed fabric. Each arm has one E27 socket pointing down ...

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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...

A beautiful Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, crafted from brass with teak details and featuring five sculptural, cone-shaped shades made of opal glass. The fixture is suspended f...

Elegant pendant designed by Thue Christensen for Nordisk Solar, Denmark, 1960s. This pendant features brushed and lilac lacquered metal rectangular el...