Nessen Lookbook

NESSEN PRODUCT LOOKBOOK

FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION

Over ninety years ago, Walter von Nessen introduced his first important lighting concept – the swing-arm lamp for table, floor and wall applications. The year was 1927. That form should follow function was then on the frontier of design. Von Nessen was among its most perceptive pioneers.

Through the years, our design parameters have not changed. We remain perfectionists whose primary market is the professional who appreciates what sets our products apart.

With us, performance is the ultimate criterion. Expressions will relate to the times and the materials we fashion. But clean lines and classically pleasing proportions are the invariables. It will test the reader to find executions more straightforward than the signature concepts of our design partners, from Ferdinand

Porsche, Gianfranco Frattini and Elizabeth Kauffer through Marc Heinlein, Cristian Diez, Heinz Filzer, Jerome Simon, and Peter Wooding Design Associates.

Our search for superior materials takes us to the quarries of Zaragoza, the marble finishers of Carrara, the glass makers of Murano, the brass mills of Dusseldorf and the looms of Kortrijk. Handheld buffing, polishing and finishing techniques complete the quality formula.

All of these design and fabrication skills may also be brought to bear on your own special problems and client requirements. We will go out of our way to accommodate your requests for modifications and adaptations of our luminaires. Please call us and our representatives for details.

WHY BRASS

Nessen lamps are made of solid brass because of the metal’s durability and beauty. Indeed, brass has been the accepted material for lamps since the days of ancient Greece.

Solid brass can be shaped, machined, soldered, and brazed by skilled hands for rigidity and exceptionally long life. Solid brass cannot rust; whereas brass-plated steel will wear out and the steel will rust.

When polished and lacquered, solid brass has a deep, warm tone and uniform finish that develops an elegant patina with age. Left outdoors, unlacquered solid brass eventually turns to a dark bronze color whose time becomes richer year after year.

Solid brass can be effectively oxidized to a bronze finish, because the content of these two metals is similar.

Solid brass is one of the few metals that is best suited for chrome plating. With the proper electro-chroming plating process (such as that used by Nessen), the chrome finish will last indefinitely and always retain its original color.

The uncompromising quality of materials and craftsmanship inherent in all Nessen lamps has gained a special reputation for all Nessen products.

DEMI COLLECTION

Part objets d'art and wholly functional, Nessen's Demi Collection of lamps have a small footprint but make a major impact

1. NT958: 17" Brass table lamp; 2. NT956: Curved table lamp with glass shade; 3. NT1064: Swing-arm lamp with glass shade; 4. NT809: Table lamp with cylindrical shade

1. NF903/NF907: Original swing arm floor lamp; 2. NF240-M: Brass midi floor lamp ; 3. NT250 Linear L.E.D. desk lamp

The Original NT961 Swing Arm Desk Lamp is made to order: choose any finish and shade material, then add to a shelf, show them off in an entryway, or use as design-forward desktop decor

SWING ARM DESK LAMPS

ORIGINAL SWING ARM

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NW909 Swing-arm wall lamp; 2. NW911: Swing-arm wall lamp with dimmer; 3. NT922: Swing-arm Desk lamp with globe reflector; 4. NT961: Swingarm table lamp; 5. NF987: Swing-arm floor lamp; 6. NF903/907: Swing-arm floor lamp with globe reflector

1. NF1046: Brass floor lamp with molded white acrylic dome shade; 2. NT1037 Brass table lamp with molded white acrylic dome shade DOMED SHADES

HEMISPHERE

The Hemisphere Pendant Lamp--where form meets function in perfect harmony--is a timeless yet statement-making addition to any space. Crafted with solid brass components and a hand-blown glass shade with a clear top and frosted bottom-, the Hemisphere embodies a unique duality that infuses the design with both elegance and intrigue. Available in various finishes, the Hemisphere's sleek design and attention to detail make it a standout choice for any application.

1. NLT006 Flare table lamp; 2. NT948: 14.5" Anywhere convertible lamp

GRETA BY NESSEN

Transform

your workspace and make a design statement with the minimalist NT250 table lamp

MOSLER

The sleek, modern lines of the Nessen NT402 "Mosler" Table Lamp allow it to elevate any space it occupies. All Mosler lamps are made to order, and can be modified to meet the demands of any project. This design is available in ten metal finishes and myriad painted finishes.

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NLT001 : Custom light fixture for libraries, reading rooms, lounges, and waiting areas.

BESPOKE LIGHTING

LIBRARY LAMPS

1. NLT002: Swing-arm wall lamp; 2. NLT004: Swing-arm wall lamp with dimmer; 3. NT1037: Swing-arm Desk lamp with globe reflector; 4. NLT007: Swingarm table lamp

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