Midgard

Where Norse Legends Meet Bauhaus Dogma

Before “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 them

  • Mies van der Rohe sneaked them into his modernist interiors

  • Fischer himself called it “lighting for the working hand”

Why Midgard? Some lamps adjust. This one obeys.

Why Midgard Belongs at BINK
  • 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 Symbolism Behind the Snake

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 It

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

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