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.
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.
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.
Our factory in Vittsjö has held the
tradition of crafting lighting by hand since 1951.
We never compromise on
quality, materials, or our climate.
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.