Our Story

At Rubn, one purpose drives us; making the world’s best lighting, without compromise. We build lighting for grand interiors and everyday living, for private and public spaces. 

Rubn was founded in 2010 by designer Niclas Hoflin. Today it is a family business that with the greatest attention to precision, detail and material manufactures lamps to last for a lifetime.

Our Story

At Rubn, one purpose drives us; making the worlds best lighting, without compromise. We build lighting for grand interiors and everyday living, for private and public spaces. 

Rubn was founded in 2010 by designer Niclas Hoflin. Today it is a family business that with the greatest attention to precision, detail and material manufactures lamps to last for a lifetime.

About, RUBN

Niclas Hoflin

Founder & Designer

Lighting has been fascinating to Niclas for as long as he can remember. It can create the feeling of intimacy, security, or kindness, just as easily as it can give you a sense of loneliness or discomfort. Light will show you the people that you love, and the plates on your table.

Niclas Hoflin

Founder & Designer

Lighting has been fascinating to Niclas for as long as he can remember. It can create the feeling of intimacy, security, or kindness, just as easily as it can give you a sense of loneliness or discomfort. Light will show you the people that you love, and the plates on your table.

Fabian Hoflin

Managing Director

As a family company, Rubn is currently run by the eldest son in the Hoflin family, Fabian. The vision is for people to expect and appreciate only the highest quality in premium lighting. Fabian’s job is to provide it. 

About, RUBN

Handmade in Sweden

Every Rubn lamp is locally handmade, and the possibilities are endless. At Rubn we honor aesthetics, durability, function and quality. Design shall be crafted to last. It has to persist time both in expression, processing and use of materials. 

Handmade in Sweden

Every Rubn lamp is locally handmade, and the possibilities are endless. At Rubn we honor aesthetics, durability, function and quality. Design shall be crafted to last. It has to persist time both in expression, processing and use of materials. 

About, RUBN

Our factory in Vittsjö has held the

tradition of crafting lighting by hand since 1951.

We never compromise on

quality, materials, or our climate.

About, RUBN

We only make products we

want ourselves in our homes.

We only make products we

want ourselves in our homes.

We only make products we

want ourselves in our homes.

A selection of our customers

Hugo Boss

Mercedes-Benz

L’Oréal

Tommy Hilfiger

Hoxton Group

Aésop

Carlsberg

Royal Opera House London

Grand Hotel

The Royal Danish Theater

Davidoff

Missoni

Marks & Spencer

Choice Hotels

Studioilse

Patricia Urquiola

Brøchner Hotels

Story Hotels

Hugo Boss

Mercedes-Benz

L’Oréal

Tommy Hilfiger

Hoxton Group

Aésop

Carlsberg

Royal Opera House London

Grand Hotel

The Royal Danish Theater

Davidoff

Missoni

Marks & Spencer

Choice Hotels

Studioilse

Patricia Urquiola

Brøchner Hotels

Story Hotels

Meet the staff

About, RUBN
What's your name?

Emil Andersson

What did you do before joining Rubn?

I was an electrician

Why Rubn?

I came here as an electrician and was headhunted

What do you do in your spare time?

Fixing my house, fishing and be with my family

What don't we know about you?

I’m geeking – right now with geography

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What's your name?

Daniella Budica

What did you do before joining Rubn?

I was a butcher

Why Rubn?

I love all the artistic and creative processes

What do you do in your spare time?

I have a cat and two dogs, paint, model ceramics and make sketches

What don't we know about you?

I have PTSD

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What's your name?

Ramona Ciobanu

What did you do before joining Rubn?

I was a textile designer

Why Rubn?

Communication –You can have a cup of coffee with the CEO.
I love this job and the staff here

What do you do in your spare time?

I just got my drivers license, I make clothes and spend time with my daughter

What don't we know about you?

Sometimes I love my job more than my family (according to my husband)

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What's your name?

Måns Svensson

What did you do before joining Rubn?

Factory manager in the furniture industry

Why Rubn?

I was headhunted

What do you do in your spare time?

I’m playing golf and repairs old mopeds

What don't we know about you?

I’ve been minesweeping in the Swedish army, in Libanon

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What's your name?

Magnus Carlsson

What did you do before joining Rubn?

I worked at Luxus lamp factory that was bought by Rubn

Why Rubn?

I came with the Luxus factory (almost as inventory)

What do you do in your spare time?

I spend my time on my motorcycle and in my garden

What don't we know about you?

Have worked at three different lighting companies – my whole life has been light

About, RUBN
What's your name?

Dennis Lindell

What did you do before joining Rubn?

I worked in a second hand shop – repaired lamps etc. for sale

Why Rubn?

Because I’m interested in light design

What do you do in your spare time?

I make my own lamps, and spend time hiking and biking

What don't we know about you?

I go to Church

About, RUBN
What's your name?

Isabelle Svendsson

What did you do before joining Rubn?

I worked in a flower shop

Why Rubn?

Pure nepotism!

What do you do in your spare time?

Hanging out with my family, floral design, my son is three so….

What don't we know about you?

I have frog phobia

About, RUBN
What's your name?

Therese Hagström

What did you do before joining Rubn?

I worked in a flower shop

Why Rubn?

It’s a fun job and I enjoy it – great co-workers

What do you do in your spare time?

Training and family

What don't we know about you?

I have actually painted the entire factory

About, RUBN
What's your name?

Johan Johansson

What did you do before joining Rubn?

I was a welder

Why Rubn?

We like it here and it’s a good job

What do you do in your spare time?

I hunt, fish and help my sister with forestry

What don't we know about you?

I want to move to Nordland (the northernmost part of Sweden) when I retire

About, RUBN
What's your name?

Joakim Rosby

What did you do before joining Rubn?

I was a CNC operator

Why Rubn?

Colleagues! Challenges!

What do you do in your spare time?

I spend my time hunting, fishing and with my dogs

What don't we know about you?

I’m actually quite shy

About, RUBN
What's your name?

Albert Denes

What did you do before joining Rubn?

I’ve been both a carpenter and a mason

Why Rubn?

If you like this job, everything is fun

What do you do in your spare time?

I’m renovating two houses, and hang out with my family

What don't we know about you?

I’m a Christian

About, RUBN
What's your name?

Tommy Björk

What did you do before joining Rubn?

I was an operator

Why Rubn?

I feel comfortable here

What do you do in your spare time?

I don’t have any spare time – I have a family
Well, and technology; Smart Homes

What don't we know about you?

I have competed in Gokart

About, RUBN
What's your name?

Jessica Rask

What did you do before joining Rubn?

I was in Nibe Industrier making heat pumps

Why Rubn?

I came because of nepotism.
And I stay because i’ts good leadership and good co-workers; I enjoy myself

What do you do in your spare time?

I have three small children – what do you think?

What don't we know about you?

I have worked as a croupier in a casino

About, RUBN
What's your name?

Ayza Hristozova

What did you do before joining Rubn?

My bachelors in International Business at Lund University

Why Rubn?

The product is world class and the opportunities to grow with the company are endless

What do you do in your spare time?

Taking care of my plants, painting and DIY

What don't we know about you?

I’ve had an idea for a fantasy book series for a while

About, RUBN
What's your name?

Hasse “Hassan” Sørensen

What did you do before joining Rubn?

I had my own graphic design studio

Why Rubn?

Because the products are cool and I feel a kindred spirit with the customers

What do you do in your spare time?

I like to explore big cities like Barcelona, Bangkok and Buenos Aires

What don't we know about you?

I have actually never kicked a football

About, RUBN
What's your name?

Carmen Popescu

What did you do before joining Rubn?

Took my Master in international economy in Lund University

Why Rubn?

It’s a cool place with a family feeling, and it’s the coolest lamps in the world

What do you do in your spare time?

Take care of my horse and travel a lot

What don't we know about you?

I love everything to do with interior and food – and positive vibes

About, RUBN
What's your name?

Niclas Hoflin

What did you do before joining Rubn?

Design and marketing assistant for the legendary Danish designer Ole Palsby

Why Rubn?

It was a calling – I made my first lamp when I was seven years old

What do you do in your spare time?

Enjoy life in every peaceable way!

What don't we know about you?

I have walked through London for about 5,000 hours, and know what’s behind every kitchen window.

About, RUBN
What's your name?

Fabian Hoflin

What did you do before joining Rubn?

I studied Linguistics at Lund University in Sweden.

Why Rubn?

Light is life, and life is good.

What do you do in your spare time?

Reading, singing, cooking, and disc golf.

What don't we know about you?

Before my university career, I was a personal trainer and martial artist!

About, RUBN
What's your name?

Ruben Hoflin

What did you do before joining Rubn?

Hotel Nordland, Bornholm.

Why Rubn?

To spend more timer with my family.

What do you do in your spare time?

I travel as much as I can, and try to hit the gym, enjoy life, eat a little too often.

What don't we know about you?

I have once competed in disc golf. 

About, RUBN
What's your name?

Melker Perem

What did you do before joining Rubn?

Malmö Universitet – productdesign

Why Rubn?

Because I passed the shop and got interested

What do you do in your spare time?

Follow my favorite football team GAIS and spend time with family and friends.

What don't we know about you?

I’m a crazy cat-guy, without a cat.

About, RUBN
What's your name?

Magnus Johansson

What did you do before joining Rubn?

I worked with ventilations

Why Rubn?

Måns is my neighbor and I he gave me a recommendation.

What do you do in your spare time?

Play golf and sail my boat.

What don't we know about you?

I have been a rock musician.

About, RUBN
What's your name?

Elias Heydari

What did you do before joining Rubn?

I studied CNC Operator at Jacobsskolan in Hässleholm

Why Rubn?

I got recommended by friends.

What do you do in your spare time?

Play chess, hang out with friends and go swimming in the summer.

What don't we know about you?

I started a few days ago, so … I’ll get back to that.

Welcome to the factory

We accept Credit/Debit Cards and Klarna

You can pay with VISA, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover. Payment is taken upon order completion.

Customers in AT, BE, DK, FI, FR, DE, IE, IT, NL, NO, ES, SE, GB & US can choose to buy now and pay later with KLARNA. This option will be shown to you at checkout depending on your eligibility. If you are not eligible you will still see Pay Now options.

You will receive information on how and when to pay when your order has been dispatched.

Free shipping within Europe on orders over 500 EUR

EUROPE
Free shipping is offered on orders above 500€, on orders below a service / shipping fee of 35 € (excl. VAT) is added.

THE REST OF THE WORLD
Shipping costs are calculated based on recipients’ location, you will receive a quotation for the price upon request. Once your quote has been approved you have 14 days to proceed with an order.

 

Dispatched from our factory in Sweden within 1 – 2 days

Delivery time, for in-stock items, within Europe, is between 3-6 working days from dispatch.

Delivery times to the rest of the world depend on the recipient’s country and the shipment method chosen.

If you have ordered an out of stock item, you will be informed of the expected delivery time, upon receipt of order confirmation.

 

2 – year warranty

RUBN AB offers a 2-year general warranty that covers all errors due to faulty manufacturing. The warranty applies only if the product has been used as intended and not if damages are caused by faulty or incorrect use and maintenance. The warranty does not cover wear and tear.

RUBN AB offers an extended warranty of 25 years on all solid parts such as lampshades, joints, stands, screws and bolts.

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