Midgard

Norse Legend meets Bauhaus Dogma

Long before “ergonomic” became a buzzword, Curt Fischer invented it in a Weimar factory.
His groundbreaking innovation in 1919, the world’s first spring-balanced lamp, the TYP 113 transformed lighting forever. It was so revolutionary that Walter Gropius outfitted the Bauhaus workshops with them, Mies van der Rohe incorporated them into his sleek modernist interiors, and Fischer himself proudly called it “lighting for the working hand.”

Midgard lamps are more than functional. They embody a perfect union of design and precision, offering lighting that doesn’t just adjust, it obeys. This is why Midgard remains a beacon of timeless ingenuity, blending historic craftsmanship with modern practicality.

Why Midgard? Because some lamps adapt, but this one anticipates your every move.

The Midgard attraction

  • The Original Adjustable Light: Born in 1919, before “ergonomic design” existed—Curt Fischer didn’t follow Bauhaus rules; he inspired them.

  • A Serpent’s Wisdom: The coiled spring balance mirrors Jörmungandr, the Midgard Serpent—eternal, precise, and unbreakable.

  • No Gimmicks, Only Genius: A lamp so essential, Walter Gropius made it Bauhaus workshop standard.

The Snake symbolism

Fischer’s TYP 113 wasn’t just nicknamed “the snake” for its movements, it was a nod to Norse mythology:

  • Jörmungandr, the serpent encircling Midgard (Earth), symbolizing endless adaptability, just like Fischer’s spring mechanism.

  • A Lamp That Outlasts Time: Like the mythic serpent, these designs don’t just bend, they endure.

The Legacy lives on

  • Same Springs, Same Spirit: Still handcrafted in Germany, still defying obsolescence.

  • From Weimar to Now: Favored by architects, artists, and anyone who values light that works harder than they do.

How to pair Midgard

SHOP MIDGARD — A legend forged in steel, not stories.

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