Northern was originally founded in 2005 in Oslo by Ove Rogne, as an independent and truly local design company, with a global perspective in mind. Rogne was driven by a passion for creative work and a visionary approach to design, and the company's foundation was built on an ambition to infuse more brilliance and creativity into the lighting industry. Northern's tagline is 'From Oslo With Love', highlighting the importance of their heritage and their capital city. A city with friendly and diverse people, filled with talent and vibrant elements of coolness and change, yet also peace and calmness.
Their team crafts and promotes new design ideas and supports talents when they discover them. Northern believes that interiors should be personal, and they prioritise genuine craftsmanship. Their designs combine beauty and functionality and have a strong preference for natural materials, leaning into their inspiration from the northern Norwegian landscapes. Each application promotes simplicity, with clean lines and a neutral colour palette, making Nordic design cooler and more beautiful than ever before.
After focusing on lighting for 12 years, Northern recently began to incorporate furniture and accessories into their catalogue, collaborating with designers, tastemakers and innovators around the world. Their designs are guided by Scandinavian minimalism and the ever-changing character of Nordic illumination. Northern Lighting is committed to quality, sustainability and design excellence, the brand's three core principles. Whether designing a pendant, floor, wall or table lamp, each product is made to create a relaxing ambient atmosphere, all three shining brightly throughout their portfolio.