About Modernity
Modernity specialises in the collection and sale of rare and high-grade furniture, ceramics, glass, lighting and jewellery by the most renowned Scandinavian designers of the 20th Century. Our large collection includes design classics by Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl, Arne Jacobsen Alvar Aalto, Axel Salto, Berndt Friberg – to name a few – but we are also proud to present outstanding unique pieces. With a strong emphasis on post-war design, Modernity has throughout the years established itself as one of the leading galleries in northern Europe. Besides maintaining our much-frequ...Read More
Featured Pieces
Stool ‘The Unrockable’ designed by Hans Sandgren Jakobsen for Werner, Denmark
By Hans Sandgren Jakobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool ‘The Unrockable’ designed by Hans Sandgren Jakobsen for Werner,
Denmark, 2010s.
Ash.
Stamped.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Ash
Brass Table lamp model B 275 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, White
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table lamp model B 275 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd,
Sweden, 1960s.
Brass and white lacquered metal.
Stamped.
H: 70 cm
Diameter of the base: 26 cm
Diameter of the...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Solid teak tray, anonymous, for Uppsala, Sweden, 1960s, table decoration
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tray, anonymous, for Uppsala,
Sweden, 1960s.
Solid teak.
Stamped.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Checkered Stoneware Bowl designed by Thord Karlsson, Sweden, 1990s, blue, brown
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bowl designed by Thord Karlsson,
Sweden, 1990s.
Stoneware.
Signed.
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Pewter Vase by Estrid Ericson for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1928 with poem, brass
By Svenskt Tenn, Estrid Ericson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Estrid Ericson for Svenskt Tenn,
Sweden, 1928.
Pewter vase and brass bands engraved with a poem by Verner von Heidenstam.
Stamped.
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Painting by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1960s, Framed, Ink on paper
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1960s
Signed.
Artwork dimensions:
H: 44 cm
W: 60 cm
Frame dimensions:
H: 63 cm
W: 72.5 cm
D: 6 cm
Rune Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned Swedis...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Floor lamp ‘Bridge’ designed by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev Möbler, Denmark
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Floor lamp ‘Bridge’ designed by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev Möbler, Denmark, 1950s
Beech.
This Danish floor lamp ‘Bridge’ was designed by Severin Hansen in the 1950s. The white s...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Beech
Vase by Vivi Calissendorff, Sweden, 1970s, Apricot, Terra Cotta, Stonware, Tan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase by Vivi Calissendorff, Sweden, 1970s
Stamped.
H: 13 cm
Diameter: 9 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Vase by Vivi Calissendorff, Sweden, 1970s, Stoneware, Apricot, Terra Cotta, Tan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase by Vivi Calissendorff, Sweden, 1970s
Stamped.
H: 11 cm / 4 1/4''
Diameter: 4 cm / 1 1/2''
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of chairs attributed to Erik Chambert, Sweden, 1950s, mother of pearl inlay
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of chairs attributed to Erik Chambert,
Sweden, 1950s.
Oak with mother of pearl and ebony inlay.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Oak
A pair of cream bouclé easy chairs, anonymous, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of easy chairs, anonymous,
Denmark, 1940s.
Stained beech and upholstery.
H: 79 cm
W: 71 cm
D: 72 cm
SH: 41 cm
AH: 66 cm
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Stool model 1352 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Åhus AB, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool model 1352 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Åhus AB,
Sweden, 1950s.
Material: Leather, metal, and brass.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Brass
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