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. At that time, the principle that form should follow function was at the frontier of design, and von Nessen was among its most perceptive pioneers.

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Through the years, our design parameters have not changed. We remain perfectionists, serving professionals who recognize what sets our products apart.

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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 invariable.