Mid century lighting by Nordisk Solar Compagni, Denmark

Nordisk Solar Compagni (NSC) was a Danish lighting manufacturer founded in 1919 by Jacob L. Jørgensen and Herluf Sørensen in Kolding, Denmark. The company started business as an import and wholesale company of electricity meters, but later expanded into the production of radios under the name Audiola. In the early 1960s, NSC began to focus on high-quality lighting design.

In 1961, NSC established a design studio that was active until 1968. During this time, the company commissioned a number of prominent Danish architects and designers to create lighting products, including Jørgen Kastholm, Preben Fabricius, Acton Bjørn, Sigvard Bernadotte, Sven Middelboe, and Jørn Utzon.

NSC's lighting designs were characterized by their simple, elegant forms and their use of high-quality materials. The company's products were popular throughout the world, and NSC became one of the leading Danish lighting manufacturers of the mid-20th century.

In the late 1960s, more... NSC's lighting division was spun off into a separate company called Solar Fittings Production. In the 1970s and 1980s, Solar Fittings Production continued to produce high-quality lighting designs, but the company faced increasing competition from foreign manufacturers. In 1994, Solar Fittings Production was acquired by the German lighting company Osram.

NSC's lighting designs are highly sought-after by collectors of vintage and mid-century modern furniture and lighting. NSC's lamps are known for their timeless designs and their excellent craftsmanship. less...