About 1st Modern
Signe Tollefsen and Gustav Svartvik founded 1st Modern in 2015. Driven by a desire to offer an exclusive selection of Scandinavian design to the world, we put together our best qualities, the result of which was 1st Modern. To guarantee the best experience for you, we are involved in the whole process, from sourcing to packaging, and strive to give you our absolute best. Based in Karlstad, Sweden, we are at the heart of Scandinavian design, and can thus offer you a splendid amalgam of carefully selected items from the so-called Mid Century Modern design era. Can't find w...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Karlstad, SE
Early ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito in the 1930s. The fixture features four cream-coloured glass shades with softly rounded forms, arranged around a central brass ...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bar Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Reno Wahl Iversen, Dyrlund
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sophisticated foldable bar cabinet designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo in the 1960s. Crafted in richly grained rosewood, the cabinet features a clever fold-out construction that d...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Chandelier by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s
By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
Distinctive 1930s chandelier designed by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik. The nickel-plated fixture features five softly curved arms surrounding a central sphere (partly...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 for Odense Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Erik Buch
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful pair of Model OD-61 bar stools designed by Erik Buch for Odense Møbelfabrik. Crafted in richly grained rosewood, the sculptural frames display Buch’s characteristic organic...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Swedish Floor Lamp in Patinated Brass, 1930s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Graceful Swedish floor lamp from the 1940s, crafted in patinated brass. The lamp features a slender adjustable stem with decorative scroll details and a brass socket, complemented by...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Yngve Ekström “Palett” Side Table, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant side table model Palett designed by Yngve Ekström. The organically shaped tabletop is crafted from beautifully figured masur birch, accented with subtle brass inlays at the l...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Wood
Brass Pendant by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
By Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms
Located in Karlstad, SE
Striking brass pendant designed by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms in the 1960s. The lamp features a sculptural domed shade with a polished brass surface that beautifully reflects its surro...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Table Lamps by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s
By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant pair of table lamps by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, crafted in oxidised brass with a warm, aged tone. Each lamp features a sculptural stem with subtle decorative ridges and a ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Corner Cabinet Model "Sandhamn" by Axel Einar Hjorth 1930
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Karlstad, SE
Axel Einar Hjorth, Corner Cabinet, Model Sandhamn, Sweden, 1930s
A rare corner cabinet from the Sandhamn series, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth in the 1930s. Executed in pine, the pi...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Wall Lamp by Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Karlstad, SE
Charming Swedish wall lamp designed by Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in the 1950s. The lamp features a gracefully curved brass arm and a sculpted yellow glass shade that...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp by Nybro Armaturfabrik, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Distinctive Swedish floor lamp by Nybro Armaturfabrik, designed in the 1960s. The lamp features a sculptural black metal frame with geometric cutouts, accented by circular glass inla...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ceiling Light by Bo Notini for Glössner, Sweden, 1940s
By Glossner AB, Bo Notini
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sophisticated Swedish ceiling light designed by Bo Notini for Glössner & Co. The lamp features a double shade construction — a clear outer glass bowl with finely etched decorative mo...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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