Nuura is a young Danish lighting brand that every Nordic design lover needs to know.
Recently, a few striking pieces from Nuura moved into our flat. I absolutely love the way they have elevated the feeling in the space, especially thanks to their beautiful finishes like the brass pendant that now hangs in the center of our main living space. I find the little table lamp perfect as well, and it looks great on practically every table. They are designs that will never go out of style, and I’ll always have a place for.
Each of Nuura’s beautiful lighting collections are the embodiment of sophistication and timelessness that’s finished with a contemporary beat. Since their founding in 2017, many of their pieces have been quick to become design staples amongst the Scandinavian lighting landscape. Sofie Refer is one of Nurra’s co-founders and the lead designer of their collections thus far. Her work is inspired by the pureness of nature, and made to honor light through the use of elegant and refined materials such as mouth blown glass and metal. In the interview below, Sofie and I talk a bit more about the aesthetic foundation of Nuura, her approach to design, and the attributes that make the brand special.
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An Interview with Nuura’s Lead Designer, Sofie Refer
Sofie Refer – Co-Founder and Lead Designer of Nuura
Q: The name Nuura means both light and honour. Can you tell me a bit more about how the concept of honour is woven into the brand’s philosophy and your designs?
“Our intentions with Nuura is to honour light, since lighting is so important and essential. Today we know that lighting it is extremely powerful and is proven to improve our mood and well-being. So, we find that there is a good reason to honour light and to be respectful when we work with lighting. The name Nuura means ‘light and honour’ in Nordic language, and it is our aim that our lighting will bring joy.”
Interview Continues Below…
Q: Nuura’s full spectrum of lighting is built from several unique designs that have been beautifully interpreted into collections which include chandeliers, pendants, and lamps for tables, floors, and walls. Do you typically start with a special design detail that can be translated across these categories of light fixtures, or does the process happen more fluidly with each collection?
“I typically start to design a chandelier. This is base on my intentions of honouring light, since the original purpose of a chandelier is to reflect generosity and joy. Each collection is centered around the chandelier and branched out into a lighting family including pendants, wall lights, table and floor lights. It is important for me that each piece is unique, and must stand alone, however carefully created to complete the family. I find that an entire lighting collection gives more opportunities to complete and interior decoration and bring harmony.”
Q: Your designs are undeniably sophisticated and elegant, yet have a wonderfully contemporary feeling. How do the materials you choose to work with play a role in creating this balance?
“In my work, I seek to balance a simplistic yet sensuous expression. It is important to me that the shapes and composition of my designs is simplistic. At same time I strive to create a sensuous expression by using exclusive materials and surfaces like golden metals and sparkling optic hand blown glass.”
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“In my work, I seek to balance a simplistic yet sensuous expression.”
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Q: Although Nuura is quite a young brand, many designs have quickly become known staples amongst the Scandinavian lighting landscape. What aspects of your designs do you think have been contributing factors to this success?
“Our design and work around lighting is based on a set of values that we are determined to follow. It is important for us to that each design is authentic, and high design value. Just as we strive for highest quality in materials and production. We have a deep respect for how important quality light is for our life, and I hope this is reflected in our design and work. The fact that we offer larger chandelier and customized lighting in Nordic design style, is unique to Nuura and we are experiencing a growing international interest because of this.”
Q: Nuura is based in Denmark, where the winters are long and dark, and light is ever-fleeting. Do you think that living in the north has helped you develop your sensitivity to lighting and how it impacts living?
“The radical change of seasons in the Nordic lands, expands our notion on light. As much as we value natural light in the summertime, the more we are craving lighting in winter season. This intensifies our culture and creativity around superficial lighting. My designs are all inspired by Nordic nature. The Blossi Collection is inspired by the golden colours you find in the Nordic autumn. I wanted to reflect the beautiful golden indirect light you find in the autumn leaves. There is a deep inherent intelligence in nature, – it is beyond our understanding, but we all sense it, and it affects you in a positive way.”
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