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 Brass and Wood Floor Lamp by Boréns
By Boréns Borås
Located in Karlstad, SE
Large Scandinavian floor lamp manufactured by Boréns, Sweden, 1960s.
This high-quality lamp is made of brass and oak
Condition: Very good condition. New custom-made hand-pleated ch...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp in Brass, 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 solid iron base and a brass rod, which supports three swivel arms tha...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hunting Chair 204 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare lounge chair model 204 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden.
The hunting chair was designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson in 1954 and belongs at the top of Swedish desi...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Swedish Outdoor Wall Lamp in Copper and Glass
Located in Karlstad, SE
Outdoor wall lamp in copper and glass, most likely manufactured in Sweden, 1960s
The lamp is made of solid copper with an opaline glass shade.
Condition: Very good condition with b...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Swedish Outdoor Wall Lamps in Copper and Glass by Hans Bergström
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of rare outdoor wall lamps in copper and glass by Hans Bergström, Sweden.
These lamps are made of solid copper with glass shades. On top of the shades is a copper hat with a sce...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Pair of Swedish Midcentury Floor Lamps model E1780 by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful floor lamps model E1780 by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s.
These rarely seen lamps consist of a tripod base, holding a chrome rod with a counter weight, that allows you to direct the ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Swedish Brass Wall Lamps by Boréns
By Boréns Borås
Located in Karlstad, SE
These charming Boréns wall lamps were produced in Sweden during the 1960s.
They consist of a fabric-covered acrylic shade, fitted in a brass cylinder. The cylinder can be turned aro...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Dining Chairs "Asserbo" by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Original set of ten dining chairs model "Asserbo", designed by Børge Mogensen and manufactured by Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden.
The chairs are made of pine with seagrass seating. T...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Pine
Swedish Modern Pendant by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, Model 11894
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish Modern pendant in brass, designed by Harald Notini and manufactured by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s.
This impressive pendant is made with high quality and great details. It featu...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp
Located in Karlstad, SE
Majestic gooseneck floor lamp manufactured in Sweden, 1930s.
This floor lamp consists of a beautifully curved rod with elm veneer webbing. The rod is supported by a wooden base with ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Table Lamp
By Hans Bergström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish modern table lamp attributed to Hans Bergström, Sweden.
This lamp is made of oak with a beautiful tripod base in brass.
Condition: Very g...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Floor Lamp by Falkenbergs, Sweden
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Karlstad, SE
Lovely floor lamp in oak and brass, model 7072 by Swedish manufacturer Falkenbergs, circa 1960.
The lampshade is adjustable, making it a perfect reading lamp beside the sofa or even ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
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