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
Table lamp model 32926 by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant table lamp model 32926 produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1940s. The lamp features a refined combination of brass and a leather-wrapped stem, adding both texture and warmt...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp by Böhlmarks
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare Swedish Modern table lamp executed in brass and bakelite, model 15339 by Böhlmarks. The design is defined by its wide, domed shade, delicately perforated with both small cr...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Side Table by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1968
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
A refined side table by Bruno Mathsson, designed in 1968, showcasing his signature balance of lightness and structural clarity. The round tabletop in teak veneer rests on elegantly c...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
Pair of Glass and Brass Pendants by Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1960s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant pair of Swedish pendants from the 1960s, produced by Falkenbergs Belysning. Each lamp features a cylindrical shade composed of textured glass panels, held together with small...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Pendant in Pine, 1970s
Located in Karlstad, SE
A sculptural Swedish pendant from the 1970s, crafted in solid pine. The shade is constructed from layered wooden slats arranged in a rhythmic, almost architectural formation, creatin...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Pine
Swedish chandeliers by Holger Johansson for Westal, 1970s
By Westal, Holger Johansson
Located in Karlstad, SE
A set of four substantial Swedish chandeliers from the 1970s, designed by Holger Johansson for Westal. Each piece combines stained pine, brass and cylindrical acrylic shades in a cle...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic, Pine
Wall lights model V155 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1970s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Ellysett
Located in Karlstad, SE
A refined set of Swedish wall lights model V155, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by AB Ellysett Markaryd. The shades are crafted from pine veneer, gently wrapped in hori...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Swedish Modern stool by Axel Larsson for Gemla, Sweden
By Axel Larsson, Bodafors
Located in Karlstad, SE
Compact and well-proportioned stool in birch, designed by Axel Larsson for Gemla. The clean, square frame is paired with webbing in contrasting tones, creating a subtle checkerboard ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Cabinet Model "Lillbo" by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant cabinet in walnut, model “Lillbo” designed by Carl Malmsten. The piece is raised on slender legs, giving it a light and architectural presence, while the upper cabinet and lo...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Large Swedish Dining Table in Pine by Roland Wilhelmsson
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Striking round dining table in solid pine, designed by Roland Wilhelmsson in 1973. The table is signed “Furuhuset / specialtillverkat / 1973,” indicating a custom-made piece from his...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Pine
Swedish Modern Pendant model 11510 by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
Decorative Swedish pendant light in painted metal and glass, model 11510 by Böhlmarks. The design is defined by its cage-like outer structure, composed of slender metal rods adorned ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Wall Lights
Located in Karlstad, SE
Decorative pair of Swedish Art Deco wall lights executed in bronze-patinated brass with frosted glass panels. The design is defined by its architectural, lantern-like form, framed by...
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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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