ANVIA

ANVIA is a Dutch lighting brand with a heritage dating back to 1933, when it was founded by J.J.M. Hoogervorst. The original company produced distinctive mid-century modern lamps that became known for their clean, functional and timeless design. After the original brand ceased operations, the ANVIA trademark became dormant for years. In the summer of 2014, an entrepreneur with a background in lighting rediscovered vintage ANVIA lamps and was inspired to revive the brand. The trademark was re-registered in September 2014, and the new ANVIA was established with a mission to combine pure mid-century design with the latest lighting technologies. The revived brand operates through its official webshop, anvia.shop, selling retro ceiling, table, floor, wall and pendant lamps. The company emphasizes craftsmanship, offering custom-made lamps and guaranteeing delivery within 45 days. It ships within the Netherlands and internationally, with free shipping for orders over €500 in the Netherlands. ANVIA positions itself as a bridge between past and future, preserving the legacy of Dutch design while embracing modern functionality.

ANVIA was originally founded in 1933 by J.J.M. Hoogervorst, a Dutch lighting designer and entrepreneur. The company produced lamps that became emblematic of mid-century modern design in the Netherlands, characterized by clean lines, functional forms and a timeless aesthetic. Over the decades, ANVIA lamps gained a following among design enthusiasts, but the brand eventually faded from the market. The original ANVIA logo was associated with Jan Meulenbelt, a former procuration holder of the company. In the summer of 2014, a lighting industry professional, while on holiday in Italy, read articles about old brands being revived, such as Quick, Pantofolo D'Oro and Mini. Inspired, he began searching online for vintage items and stumbled upon vintage lighting, particularly lamps by ANVIA, a brand he had not known before. Recognizing the potential of the brand and leveraging his own background in lighting, he conceived the idea of reviving ANVIA. He checked the availability of the trademark, found it free, and polished the original logo. In September 2014, he re-registered the ANVIA trademark. The first contours of a new ANVIA began to take shape. The revival aimed to combine pure mid-century design with the latest lighting technologies, a combination that did not exist at the time. The new ANVIA operates as a direct-to-consumer brand through its webshop, offering retro ceiling, table, floor, wall and pendant lamps, as well as the Xchange floor lamp series. The company emphasizes craftsmanship, custom-made options, and guarantees delivery within 45 days. It ships within the Netherlands and internationally, with free shipping for orders over €500 in the Netherlands. The brand continues to celebrate its heritage while looking forward, encapsulated in its motto 'Past meets Future!'.

• 2014

  ANVIA trademark re-registered in September, reviving the brand.

• 1933

  ANVIA founded by J.J.M. Hoogervorst in the Netherlands.

Mid-century retro design lighting with modern technology, emphasizing craftsmanship and timeless design.

• Retro ceiling lamps

• Retro table lamps

• Retro floor lamps

• Retro wall lamps

• Retro pendant lamps

• Xchange floor lamps

1. 1Anvia - Home - Retro design lampen met een bijzonder verledenanvia.shop
2. 2The story so far - Anviaanvia.shop
3. 3ANVIAwikidata.org