A mid-century table lamp with a spun brass domed shade supported on a tapering turned teak stem and circular brass base. The shallow shade is surmounted by a small brass finial and incorporates an underside light aperture, allowing for controlled downward illumination. The combination of teak and brushed brass is characteristic of Brisborg’s work for Nordiska Kompaniet, reflecting Scandinavian lighting design that prioritised functional light distribution and material clarity.

Designed by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet. Sweden, circa 1960.

Details:

Spun brass shade

Turned teak stem

Brass base

Original switch to base

Wired for UK use

Bertil Brisborg designed a number of lighting models for Nordiska Kompaniet during the 1950s and 1960s, often combining timber and metal to soften functional forms. His lamps are recognised for their balanced proportions and practical light control.

References Comparable examples of Brisborg table lamps illustrated in Nordiska Kompaniet lighting catalogues, c. 1955–1965.