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 Nesting Tables in Birch, 1930s
By Erling Torvits
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful Swedish Modern nesting tables in birch, manufactured in Sweden, 1930s.
Condition: Good original condition with signs of age and use on the table tops.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Swedish Table Lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Karlstad, SE
Table lamp model 30592 by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1943.
This elegant lamp was manufactured during the Swedish Modern era and is of very high quality.
It consists of a brass base,...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Glass Flush Mount by Orrefors, Sweden
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful flush mount in brass and glass, produced in Sweden circa 1950.
The lamp consists of an amber-colored inner shade, hiding three light bulbs. The inner shade is surrounded by...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Grace Pendant in Glass and Patinated Brass
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pendant in frosted glass and patinated brass, manufactured by Einar Bäckström, Sweden, 1930s.
This large pendant was made during the Swedish grace era; an era when truly high-quality...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Functionalist Glass Pendant, 1930s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful pendant in chrome and glass, produced in Sweden circa 1930.
The lamp consists of an amber-colored shade and a frosted glass diffuser.
Conditi...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Midcentury Wall Lamps by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare wall lights model "308" by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, circa 1950.
The lamps consist of a cream white adjustable shade, held by a rod and bottom plate in brass.
C...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamp in Brass by Malmö Metallvarufabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful Swedish Modern table lamp in brass and wood by Malmö Metallvarufabrik, 1940s.
This lamp offers a simple, elegant design and high-quality construction, significant for the S...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamp in Brass and Leather by Böhlmarks
By Bohlmarks
Located in Karlstad, SE
Table lamp model "30026" in brass and wood, by Böhlmarks, Sweden.
This elegant lamp was manufactured during the Swedish Modern era and is of very high quality. It consists of a heavy...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Nesting Tables, 1930s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful nesting tables in birch, manufactured in Sweden, 1930s.
Condition: Good original condition with signs of age and use on the table tops.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Art Deco Hallway Console by Axel Larsson for Bodafors
By Axel Larsson, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful hallway console by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, Sweden.
This console offers one locker and four drawers that elegantly opens sideways. The cabinet is made of elm with details...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Bröderna Malmström
By Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
Table lamp Model 2772 by Bröderna Malmbström, Sweden, 1952.
This elegant lamp was manufactured during the Swedish Modern era and is of very high quality.
It consists of a brass base,...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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 an iron base and a brass rod, which supports a swivel arm that holds th...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
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