Archive (1940 – 1975)

Schneider & Knutzen

Ceramic

Knutzen Vase

Hiorth & Østlyngen

Wood

Braided cord

1036

J. Tostrup

Silver

Metal

Korsmo Cutlery

Bjørn Engø Studio

Copper

Enamel

Trays

William Knutzen Studio

Knutzen Plate

Knutzen Vase 2

Knutzen Bowl

Goodwill Produkter

Whale tooth

Whale Tooth Figurines

Salt & Pepper

John Sæther and Heians Kurvmakerverksted I/S

Rattan

Iron

Braided basket

Hadeland Glassverk

Glass

K-2009 "Spiralvasen"

“Det Riflede” started as part of Eckhoff’s thesis project while he was still an art student. After he was hired by Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik, he further developed his original thesis project, a teacup made of thin-walled porcelain with vertical relief decoration. This work resulted in the "Det Riflede" tea and coffee service, which was introduced to the market in 1952. "Det Riflede" is now considered one of the foremost Norwegian design classics in the years following World War II, and one of Eckhoff’s most famous designs.


The "Det Riflede" tableware was created using thin, high-fired porcelain to be both attractive and practical while also being affordable. Its distinctiveness was the shiny, thin porcelain, the vertical grooves, and the pearl border decoration on the edge. The grooves are both elegant and classy, which makes the cup itself a decorative element in any home. The tableware quickly became a huge success, despite only having a few pieces. It received a gold medal at Triennale di Milano in 1954.

DOGA Award for Design and Architecture, Oslo, 1965

Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik

Porcelain

Det Riflede

Birdy is a series of table, wall and floor lamps designed in 1952 by Birger Dahl. The modernist-style lamps were produced and sold by the Norwegian electricity company Sønnico (Oslo) for many years. In 1954 the table lamp, then known as S-30016, was awarded the highly esteemed Gold Medal at the Milan Triennale. In 2013 Northern Lighting decided to re-launch this design classic, taking care to preserve the original shape and highly functional features that made it such a well-loved lamp in the first place.

• Materials: Aluminium (shade) and steel (body)

• Measurements: H 24 cm x W 12,5 x D 53 cm (wall), H 43 cm x W 12,5 x D 60 cm (table), H 133 cm x W 12,5 cm x D 67 cm (floor)

• Colours: off-white, dark grey or matt black, and metallic or brass finish (body)

• Weight: Wall short: 0.7 kg, Wall: 0.8 kg, Table: 1.9 kg, Floor: 5.0 kg

Sønnico

Steel

Aluminium

S-30016 "Birdy"

Birdy is a table, wall and floor lamp series designed in 1952, in a modernist style. The lamp series was produced and sold by the Norwegian electricity company Sønnico (Oslo) for many years. In 1954 the table lamp, then known as “s-30016” was awarded the highly esteemed Golden Medal at the Milan Triennale.

In 2013 Northern decided to re-launch this design classic, taking care to preserve the original shape and highly functional features that at first made it such a well–loved light. The lamp series is available in white, grey or black colour with steel finish and black coloured shade with black or brass metal finish.

Birdy is also available as a floor lamp and wall lamp with short or long arm.

Birdy

K-4022 "Grønland"

Gustav Bahus Eftf.

Brass

532/73

Diplome d'honneur, Triennale di Milano, 1954

Wool

103/80

S/10039

K-2026 "Rakettvasen"

Møre Lenestolfabrikk

City

In 1954, Dokka was the first Norwegian lamp to be awarded the highly regarded Gold Medal at the Milan Triennale. This functional light icon, also known as Pendel S-10053, was produced and sold by the Norwegian electricity company Sønnico (Oslo) for many years. In 2007 Northern Lighting re-launched this design classic, taking care to preserve the main shape and features that originally made it such a popular lamp.

• Materials: Steel and electroplated steel

• Measurements: H 24,5 cm x W 16,5 cm x D 16,5 cm

• Colours: White, black, light grey, dark grey, petrol blue and aqua green

• Inner colours: Brown version with bronze inner colour, otherwise white

• Wire: White rubber (white version) or black rubber (other versions), 250 cm

• Bulb: E 20 Max 60 W. Do not use reflective bulb

S-10053 "Dokka"

Dokka is a small light with a big history. Designed in 1954, it was the first lamp from Norway to receive a Golden Medal award at the prestigious Triennale di Milano. Acclaimed for its smooth contours, precise proportions and sleek handling of materials, Dokka had the potential to become a design classic from day one. It became one of the best-selling pendant lamps ever produced in Norway, then disappeared when the previous manufacturer discontinued their lighting range.


In 2007, Northern re-launched Dokka, taking care to preserve the features that made it a design classic. Today, the lamp is expertly crafted in steel or brass, and made to last. The light is available in a range of colours: black, dark grey, white, light yellow, rust red, dark green, warm beige, brushed steel and brushed brass. An icon of its time, Dokka is uniquely contemporary, and is destined to become a future antique.

Dokka

Awards:
Gold medal, Deutsche Handwerksmesse, 1957

Polar Bear and Horse

S/20015

DOGA Award for Design and Architecture, Oslo, 1967 & 1968

Emalox

Viking

Mellemstrands Trevareindustri

Baccus

56/1 "Bambi"

The Bambi Chair, today produced by the Norwegian design company Fjordfiesta, is a striking piece of furniture that embodies the elegance and minimalism of Scandinavian design. Designed by Rudi Wulff, the chair features clean lines and a graceful, organic form reminiscent of its namesake. Crafted from high-quality materials, it combines functionality with a visually appealing aesthetic, making it suitable for both contemporary and classic interiors. The Bambi Chair is known for its comfortable seating experience and durable construction, reflecting Fjordfiesta's commitment to craftsmanship and sustainable design practices.

フィヨルドフィエスタ社が製造するバンビチェアは、北欧デザインの優雅さとミニマリズムを体現する印象的な家具です。ルディ・ウルフによってデザインされたこのチェアは、シンプルなラインと名前にちなんだ優雅で有機的な形状が特徴です。高品質な素材から作られ、機能性と視覚的な美しさを兼ね備えており、現代的なインテリアにもクラシックなインテリアにも適しています。バンビチェアは、快適な座り心地と耐久性のある構造で知られ、フィヨルドフィエスタの職人技と持続可能なデザインへのこだわりを反映しています。

Bambi Chair 

Rasmus Solberg Møbelverksted

Kåre Berven Fjeldsaa Studio

Fjeldsaa Vase 1

In the mid-1950s, the Norwegian ceramic industry was rather dull, with very few dinnerware sets evoking emotions. However, in 1955, a bombshell was dropped when Glohane came to the market. Tias Eckhoff and Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik had spent a couple of years developing this dinnerware set. There were many specific requirements to be met, and the project was carried out in collaboration with the State Information Office for Home Economics.

Glohane was designed to be practical and durable, with a limited number of pieces that could be mixed and matched with porcelain from other dinnerware sets. It was meant to be functional, with few pieces, no design and the ability to stack it. Its special feature was its ability to go directly from the stove to the dining table. It was not only fire-resistant but also suitable for stovetop use. The coffee pot set won the gold medal in Triennalen i Milano in 1957.


Glohane

Leather

Kryss-stolen

Fjeldsaa Vase 2

Bjarne Hansens Verksteder

Sheepskin

1013

K-7001

The Scandia chair was designed by Hans Brattrud in 1957 and is revolutionary in both shape and expression. By using horizontal ribs, Brattrud strung up a two-dimensional laminated shape and made it three-dimensional. The construction was ingenious at the time and provided the basis for a unique and timeless design. Today the Scandia chair range consists of a stackable chair, a lounge chair and an easy chair.

• Materials: Laminated lacquered wood in American walnut or American oak. Satin chrome steel bolt base.

• Measurements: H 82,5 cm x W 54 cm x D 51 cm, SH 42 cm

• Colour: Natural wood, red, green, blue, white, black

Gold medal, Deutsche Handwerksmesse, Munich, 1967

DOGA Award for Design and Architecture, Oslo, 1967

Hove Møbler

Scandia Jr.

The Scandia Collection by Hans Brattrud - one of the highlights in Norwegian and Scandinavian design heritage. Dining chair in laminated lacquered oak or walnut, fully coloured veneer or with light edges. Satin chrome or black bolt base. Made in the Fjordfiesta factory in Norway. 

K-2053 / K-2054

Kleppe Møbelfabrikk

Klaffebord nr.1

61/2 "Bambi"

K-2069a / K-2067

Grouse

Haug Snekkeri

The Grorud chair was designed in 1958 by Hans Brattrud as the perfect stacking chair for kitchens and cafeterias. Solid, simple design with veneer seat in three designs. The characteristic transparent back which is seamlessly integrated into the seat gives the chair a strong architectonic expression. The Grorud chair comes in 3 different designs: Oak, black or walnut.

A. Grasaasen´s Fabrikker

Grorudstolen

Kittelsen Tableware

Cathrineholm

Cathrine 1

Vatne Lenestolfabrikk

The Broadway Chair is one of the highlights from Afdal’s career. With its turned siderails pointing upwards as horns the lounge chair Broadway makes a strong statement. This is a chair that won Torbjørn Afdal a gold medal at the craftsmanship fair “So Wohnt Europa” in Munich in 1959. He designed the chair with extreme attention to detail; the shape and transition between legs and armrest is beyond words.

Gold medal, So Wohnt Europa, Munich, 1959

Svein Bjørneng

Broadway

PLUS – Norway Designs

Sling

Figgjo Fajanse

A la Carte

AS Inventar

Tray

Holmenkollen

Sellgren & Co.

Gren

K-7017 “Blokkvasen”

DOGA Award for Design and Architecture, Oslo, 1970

HX 70

Studio Else & Paul

Bronze

Jewellery 2, Studio Else & Paul

Lounge chair in walnut with steel base in three different leather types. The 1001 series was designed by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler in 1960. The 1001 AF Armchair earned him recognition from the American Institute of Decoration.

Dokka Møbler

1001 AX

Upholstered lounge chair with fluted padding and a solid walnut and stainless steel base. The 1001 series was designed by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler in 1959. 

Jewelry 1, Studio Else & Paul

David-Andersen

Stone

K-7018 / K-7013 “Blokkvasen”

1. prize, Bransjerådet for Møbel- og Innredningsindustriens stolkonkurranse, 1960

Tre Bukkene Bruse

Erik Pløen Studio

Pløen Vase 1

332010

1001 Reclining

Viken Møbelfabrikk

Hertug

Based on the same lamination technique as Brattrud's famous Scandia chair - Arktis is no less beautiful with its linear design and special look. This chair is crafted from massive beech. It is not only serving as a functional and comfortable seating option, but also as a stunning statement piece in any home.

Arktis

Before designing this table in 1961, Hermann Bongard won the prestigious Nordic Lunning design prize. Bongard’s Plus is not just a table; it is a conversation piece, an object that exists somewhere between the realms of design and art. Utopia Workshop is relaunching the Plus table in three versions.

Laminate

Conform PLUS

3001 Desk

The Maya Cutlery is one of Eckhoff’s most famous designs. This classical piece has such a timeless design and is still found in production. The cutlery is designed to be both elegant and comfortable to hold. With its slightly triangular shaft and its matte finish in chrome-nickel steel, it is also easily recognizable. Maya has won several awards, including the prestigious DOGA Award for Design and Architecture twice and the Classical Prize for Good Design in 1991. The cutlery has also been exhibited in some of the world’s leading museums, such as MoMA in New York City and The Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

DOGA Award for Design and Architecture, Oslo, 1961 & 1965 

Diploma, 3. Biennale of Industrial Design, 1968 

Norsk Stålpress

Maya

• Materials: Laminated wood in American walnut or American oak. Satin chrome steel bolt base

• Measurements: H 81 cm x W 66 cm x D 78 cm, SH 28 cm

• Accessories: Sheepskin overlay or cushion

Scandia Nett

Sørliemøbler

Rondo

3001 AX

Buster

• Materials: Laminated lacquered wood in American

walnut or oak. Satin chrome steel bolt base.

• Measurements: H 105 cm x W 75 cm x D 82 cm, SH 28 cm

Scandia Sr.

Cathrine 3

1st prize, Bransjerådet for Møbel- og Innredningsindustrien bordkonkurranse, 1962

Cyklus

Halvorsen Chair

Nesjestranda Møbelfabrikk

Darby Table

Darby Cabinet

In 1960 Torbjørn Afdal designed the multi purpose bench Krobo. It became an instant classic in Norway because of its unique flexibility and multitude of possible uses. The bench was re-launched by Fjordfiesta in cooperation with Utopia Retro Modern in 2014. The design studio Anderssen & Voll designed a new range of accessories for the bench as well. Torbjørn Afdal, who started working as a designer at Bruksbo Tegnekontor in 1946, was one of the most prolific post-war Norwegian designers.

Krobo

In 1960 Torbjørn Afdal designed the multi purpose bench Krobo. It became an instant classic in Norway because of its unique flexibility and multitude of possible uses. The bench was re-launched by Fjordfiesta in cooperation with Utopia Retro Modern in 2014. Torbjørn Afdal, who started working as a designer at Bruksbo Tegnekontor in 1946, was one of the most prolific post-war Norwegian designers.

Bench in laminated lacquered oak, walnut or fully coloured black oak. Base in solid wood. Available in two heights and three lengths.

Krobo 2000

L. Jacobsen Møbelsnekkeri

Darby Chair

Unknown Model

Cathrine 2

Internationally renowned industrial designer Tias Eckhoff received an award in design for his original kettle back in 1964. It was however only produced a few years before the modern coffee pot entered the market. Even so, the iconic design has proved to be timeless in its appearance. His kettle is now being brought back to life in a refined version through a collaboration between Tias’ daughter, Sigrid Eckhoff and coffee professional Ola Brattås. This coffee pot is a traditional statement piece, representing both Norwegian coffee culture and good design at its best. 

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