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
Featured Pieces
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp in Brass
Located in Karlstad, SE
This is a lovely Swedish Modern floor lamp that was manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s.
The lamp features a brass-coated iron base and a brass rod, which supports a swivel arm t...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Midcentury Flush Mount
Located in Karlstad, SE
Large flush mount, manufactured in Sweden, 1950s.
The lamp consists of a large round pleated shade, hiding 6 light sources.
Condition: Good original condition with several minor st...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
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Brass
Midcentury Swedish Pendant by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pendant by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, model 2560.
This lamp comes with a rare counter weight that originally came with this model.
Condition: Very good condition with new shade.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Outdoor Wall Lamps by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Large wall lamps by ASEA, 1960s.
These lamps feature a large frosted opaline glass shade, resting on a frame of iron.
Condition: Good condition, the frames have been re-laquered at ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp in Brass, by Corona, 1940s
By Corona
Located in Karlstad, SE
This is a lovely Swedish Modern floor lamp that was manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s by Corona.
The lamp features a brass covered iron base and a brass rod, which supports two...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp in Brass and Leather, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
This is a lovely Swedish Modern floor lamp that was manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. The lamp features a brass covered iron base and a brass rod with leather webbing. The rod...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Midcentury Floor Lamps by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of floor lamps by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s.
Beautiful lamps with a minimalistic design, where the slightly hourglass-shaped rods give an exclusive impression.
Condition: Good origin...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Böhlmarks
By Bohlmarks
Located in Karlstad, SE
Large table lamp manufactured by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s.
This elegant lamp was manufactured during the Swedish Modern era and is of very high quality.
It consists of a heavy oxidi...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Swivel Arm Table Lamp
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swivel arm table lamp in brass manufactured in Sweden, 1940s.
This elegant lamp was manufactured during the Swedish Modern era and is of very high quality. It is made of oxidized br...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Table Lamps by Einar Bäckström
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of majestic table lamps manufactured by Einar Bäckström, Sweden, 1950s.
The lamps are made of brass and have new hand-pleated chintz shades.
Condition: Very good condition. ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Art Deco Table Lamp by Corona
Located in Karlstad, SE
Charming art deco table lamp manufactured by Corona, Sweden, 1930s.
The lamp consists of a large brass sphere with a round black base. The original shade is made of paper with beauti...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Swivel Arm Wall Lamp
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful swivel arm wall lamp manufactured in Sweden ca 1950. The large shade is adjustable in height, by sliding the wire to any length that you prefer.
The total length of the arm...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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