Where Norse Legends Meet Bauhaus DogmaBefore “ergonomic” was a buzzword, Curt Fischer invented it in a Weimar factory. His 1919 breakthrough? The world’s first spring-balanced lamp—the TYP 113—so revolutionary that:Walter Gropius stocked the Bauhaus workshops with themMies van der Rohe sneaked them into his modernist interiorsFischer himself called it “lighting for the working hand”Why Midgard? Some lamps adjust. This one obeys. Select options Type 113Rated 0 out of 5SOLD OUT Out of stock Select options K830Rated 0 out of 5€ 1.890,00 incl VAT Select options K831Rated 0 out of 5€ 395,00 incl VAT Why Midgard Belongs at BINKThe 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 Symbolism Behind the SnakeFischer’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 OnSame 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 ItWith Jieldé: French industrial grit meets Midgard’s mythic precision.With Flyte: Grounded mastery vs. weightless wonder.With BINK’s Upcycled Collection: For spaces that honor craft and legend.SHOP MIDGARD — A legend forged in steel, not stories.