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Beech Slatback Chairs by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The designs of Borge Mogensen aimed at functionality, minimalist appearance and easy accessibility. This pair of slatback chairs is perhaps one of the best examples of these principles of the Danish master with a rustic yet modern design.
The most attention-grabbing visual element of this rare model is the backrest with eight wooden spindles that create an airy look that recalls the traditional slatback chair style. The curved top rails have a sculptural look mimicked by the armrests that are also supported by individual slats. This creates a unified appearance that highlights the diverse shapes and the natural beauty of the beech wood and its versatile grain. Interesting details are to be found everywhere in the design, including the perfectly fitted seat cushions and the uniquely arranged stretchers connecting the legs. As the lower structure with the legs and stretchers combine straight lines with round shapes, the design gains a sculptural look that is appealing from all angles. The structure displays a beautiful contrast between the smooth beech frame and the elegant and textured bouclé fabric of the cushions. The chair’s manufacturer, FDB Møbler is a Danish furniture company established in 1942, and Børge Mogensen served as the design studio’s manager. Mogensen and the designers he employed came from the Copenhagen Cabinetmaker's Guild tradition and were unwilling to prioritize anything over craftsmanship and quality.
Extremely modest and confident at the same time is how these chairs can be best described. Mogensen preferred to work with traditional and natural materials, but also liked to experiment with new techniques; the resulting models are Danish Modern classics.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. The chairs’ cushions have been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
23.42 in W x 24.4 in D x 32.48 in H; Seat height 18.11 in; Arm height 25.39 in
59.5 cm W x 62 cm D x 82.5 cm H; Seat height 46 cm; Arm height 64.5 cm
About the designer:
Borge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinetmaker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942.
At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950, he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
Hyval Five-Armed Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Finland 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Design wise the 1970s may conjure images of wood surfaces, plush sofas, warm bright shades, and patterned wallpapers. In Finland, it was also an era of streamlined lighting design, with a sculptural appearance, geometric shapes, and shiny details defining the features of 70s lighting...
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"Saga" Wall Sconces by Kay Kørbing for Lyfa, Denmark 1960s
By Lyfa, Kay Korbing
Located in Utrecht, NL
These Lyfa-edition “Saga” wall sconces by Danish architect and designer, Kay Kørbing are true collectors’ pieces. By the 1950s, Lyfa had built an international reputation for original, high-quality, modernist lamps. In the postwar era, the company collaborated with esteemed architects and designers to produce minimalist, sculptural pieces including these lamps.
Made of brass, metal, and crystal, the design of this model is entirely in the vein of modernism, while also sticking to the main ideals of Danish design, such as functionality. This can be observed in the lamps’ build that allows them to be faced either up- or downwards. The proportions are carefully thought out, with three main sections comprising the design. The three elements - the brass base, black metal shade holder, and the crystal glass shade - are clearly separated both by their shape, material, and colour. Most eye-catching are the Orrefors crystal glass shades in a peculiar shape that appear to be roll cut. Orrefors has been established in Swedish design tradition since 1898. Glass from the forests of Småland was incomparable: “Il n’y as que ça!” (There is nothing like it!) exclaimed the 1925 Paris World Fair. As these sconces showcase, the glass and shape are always in focus, combined with elegance, simplicity, and confidence. The predominantly round shapes are balanced by the square backplate. The artistic design is very honest in a purely Scandinavian manner, exposing the joinery and the materials’ natural qualities as well.
This pair of “Saga” wall sconces is a stunning example of how the 1960s are still able to deliver modern "art" to any interior. The producer, Lyfa, produced some cabin lamps...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Armchair, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Svensk design, “Swedish design”, is unquestionably a conventional and popular branding device, with many companies explicitly promoting their products as examples of god design, “goo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Eva and Nils Koppel Wingback Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1950s
By Eva & Niles Koppell, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Utrecht, NL
When Eva and Nils Koppel met, she was studying mathematics, and he was studying engineering. Together they studied architecture and worked in Alvar Aalto’s office. Their furniture pi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
European Cabinetmaker Armchair Upholstered in Wool, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful European cabinetmaker armchair recalls the peak of Mid-Century Modern design on the continent. Cabinetmakers led the way in furniture design during the 1950s, combinin...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Holger Johansson Set of 4 Chandeliers with Glass Shades for Westal, Sweden 1970s
By Holger Johansson, Westal
Located in Utrecht, NL
These marvellous chandeliers are a rarity from Swedish designer, Holger Johansson, who created them for his own company, Westal. With a brass frame holding 12 translucent bubble glas...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Rolled Arms, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Time has not diminished the relevance of Danish design, especially of the pieces that were created in the middle of the last century, like this lounge chair. This mainly because the ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Dutch Arts & Crafts Chairs by W. Kuyper, The Netherlands 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Inspired by the British Arts and Crafts movement, Dutch designers adopted a commitment to handcraft and the idea that artistic talent should benefit society. Following the international Art Nouveau movement, they practised integration of all the arts and drew motifs from nature, rather than eclectic historical precedents. This rare pair is a beautiful representation of the movement’s heritage in the Netherlands.
The Dutch Arts & Crafts movement borrowed from the indigenous patterns and techniques of the Dutch East Indies colony, as well as the sober Old Dutch furniture...
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940
Located in Utrecht, NL
This armchair is an elegant and comfortable evidence of the mastery and artistry of the Danish master cabinetmakers who defined mid-20th century modern seating design. Danish Modern ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large European Modern Wall Sconce in Brass & Bubble Glass, Europe circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The best qualities of European mid-century designers’ light fixtures are most often their atmospheric light, disciplined, functionalist design completed by unique solutions and desig...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Traditional Norwegian Carved Kubbestol, Norway early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
In Norway, cube chairs have been in use since the Middle Ages, and in the 18th and 19th centuries, cube chairs were mostly used in the farming communities in Eastern and Southern Nor...
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swedish Ceiling Lamp with Glass cluster and Floral Details, Sweden ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The profoundly influential 20th-century Swedish designers pioneered a style of furniture that was lightweight, floral, and elegant in its simplicity, embodied by this lamp. These des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Sculptural Ladder-Back Chairs, Europe first half of the 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Over the 20th century, European designers fused traditional crafting techniques and styles with modern materials, design, and industry. The ladder-back chair was one of the most popular chairs of its time. Today, classic ladder-back chairs and their more modern reiterations are desirable, collectible pieces thanks to their distinctive look, quality, and history.
Since Gio Ponti’s “Fireside” chair...
Category
20th Century European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Solid Wood "Money Chair" with Upholstered Cushions, Europe late 19th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This chair is in many ways the definition of a unique piece both in visual terms and from a historic aspect. It hasn’t a single aspect that is usual, making it a fascinating and hist...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Seven "SH41" Dining Chairs by Yngve Ekström, Sweden 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Nässjö Stolfabrik 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wood is the most traditional material for furniture, it is organic, elemental, sturdy, and has become very stylish. The Swedish efforts to create applied art attuned to modern man an...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
"Lilla Eva" Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Lilla Eva” model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection, which was created by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a designer at Nordiska Kompaniet. The nam...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Jan Wickelgren Curved Brass Floor Lamp for Aneta Belysning AB, Sweden 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Aneta Lighting AB was established in 1947, and over the years, the company has collaborated with renowned Swedish designers to create stylish, timeless lighting models. Among them wa...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Wrought Iron Table Lamp with Chain Links, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This individualistic table lamp is a Brutalist piece from the 1960s with a characteristic design that is sure to stand out. The style is similar to that of Franz West with wrought ir...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Jugend Ceiling Lamp in Patinated Brass and Glass, Europe early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Around the turn of the 20th century the new style Jugend was introduced around Europe. The name comes from the German word for “youth”, but in the rest of Europe it was called Art Nouveau, the “new art”. It was a sharp aesthetic break from the previous styles and brought a completely new language of form inspired by the organic softness of nature.
This early 20th century ceiling lamp...
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Holger Johansson Chandeliers with 12 Smoked Glass Shades, Sweden 1970s
By Holger Johansson, Westal
Located in Utrecht, NL
This marvellous pair of chandeliers is a rarity from Swedish designer, Holger Johansson, who created them for his own company, Westal. With a brass frame holding 12 translucent bubbl...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fritz Kurz Crystal Glass Wall Lights for Orrefors, Sweden 1960s
By Orrefors, Fritz Kurz
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of Swedish wall lamps by Fritz Kurz is a playful example of the eccentric side of Scandinavian mid-century modern design. These coloured crystal glass lamps’ organicity is ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
European Oak Deck Chair with Adjustable Backs, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This so-called “deck or cruise chair” is not only visually arresting, but also interesting thanks to its historical use. Folding chairs have been used as seating in the Mediterranean...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Paavo Tynell "Model 9224" Table Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell is one of Finland’s best known and most collected mid-century designers. Tynell was a pioneer of European lighting design and a founder of the first lighting manufacturi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa in a Patterned Fabric, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This exceptional three-seater sofa is eccentric in the best way possible; with a large curved body and a one of a kind upholstery, both of which recall the Art Deco style of the 1930...
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Paavo Tynell Brass Perforated Wall Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Finnish mid-century design is characterized by simple, elegant forms that Paavo Tynell was a master of. Like Finnish culture he embraced timeless beauty, sustainability and a deep co...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Börje Claes Brass Floor Lamp with Adjustable Shade for Norlett Elit, Sweden 1960
By Börje Claes
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish Modern, with its simplified lines and lack of excessive ornamentation, was a counter reaction to the earlier, more decorative design movements such as Art Deco. In comparison, as this floor lamp demonstrates, the mid-century era brought streamlined modernism to Sweden as well.
Börje Claes designed this lamp model with both table and floor lamp versions. In this floor lamp version he combined a classical shape with carefully thought out proportions and Swedish craftsmanship. The neck’s characteristic curve holding the brass shade defines this model. To counterbalance the defined curve, the rod is straight and stands on a circular base that mirrors the shape of the shade. The inside of the shade is reflective, enhancing the light the lamp emits with a beautiful accompanying effect. While there is a clear attention on the design elements, functionality was of equal importance in the classic “Svensk design” manner, in which form must follow function in order for something to be considered ‘good design’. As such, the lamp’s trumpet shade can be adjusted freely on the vertical axis through a so-called knee joint by the German company OMI. In line with the Functionalist trend of the time, the designer abandoned ornamentation in favour of form. Nonetheless, the warmth and beauty inherent in Swedish design is maintained, as well as high-quality craftsmanship provided by Swedish manufacturer, Norlett Elit...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
European Mid-Century Modern "Oyster" Chairs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These artistic chairs have a sculptural look that is often refereed to as an “oyster”. From Finn Juhl’s “France chair” to Seymour “James” Weiner’s “Oyster” chair, this style has been...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Paavo Tynell Model 9224 "Horseshoe" Table Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell is one of Finland’s best known and most collected mid-century designers. Tynell was a pioneer of European lighting design and a founder of the first lighting manufacturi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Glass Dome Table Lamps by Cosack Leuchten, Germany 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Utrecht, NL
Gebrüder Cosack (Gecos), was a lighting company from Neheim-Hüsten, Germany founded in 1848. The company no longer exists, making remaining pieces hard to come by. This is especially...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These individualistic chairs possess a playful and stylish look that Italian Modern furniture is beloved and coveted for. Defined by the stylish silhouette of the design covered in a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Upholstered in Bouclé, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
One of the most significant contributions of the Scandinavian countries to the European fine arts has been in the field of design. The Scandinavian countries have achieved world-wide...
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Lamp with Striped Glass Shades, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This brass and glass chandelier is full of personality, with unexpected details that make it unique. Most likely a one-off, this model has an essentially mid-century modern look with...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ilmari Lappalainen "Rex" Armchairs for Asko, Finland 1940s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Like the “Laila” model, these chairs were designed by Finnish designer, Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko in 1948, and become a beloved model. So much so, that during the 1990s, it was put back into production by Asko.
With Ilmari Tapiovaara, who was the artistic director of Asko from 1938 to 1941, the modernization of the company’s range began, and the wooden designs were joined by modern, upholstered furniture pieces, including “Rex”. Lappalainen was a renowned designer, famous for his designs’ comfort. Some of his designs even received medical approval because they had such a good seating that it prevented back problems. These armchairs have a cosy modern style, modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges, the generous back with tufted buttons, and the tapered, wooden legs. The body has the classic Nordic look, which explains its contemporary popularity both among the public and institutions. The cosy open design is dominated by the gently enveloping back and arms that appear to welcome the sitter. Thanks to the large seat cushion, the armchairs’ comfort lives up to Lappalainen’s famous standards. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the small lacquered legs as well.
Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous for its traditions. These chairs were created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing company founded in 1918 by Aukusti Asko Avonius, known for the production of high-quality furniture. By 1930 the company had developed into the largest furniture chain in Finland and the largest supplier of furniture in the Scandinavian countries. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s “Laila...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in a Patterned Bouclé Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish cabinetmaker lounge chair recalls the peak of Danish Mid-Century Modern design. Thanks to its curved shape, this model is exceptionally cosy and elegant. Curved chairs like this are statement pieces in any space, but they can also adapt to a variety of styles thanks to their universal appeal.
With its classic shape paired with modern design, the generous size, and fully upholstered body, this lounge chair is outstanding, even when measured to the many beautiful models created in Denmark during the mid-century era. The large, curved design is reminiscent of the Chesterfield style, with rolled arms and a curving back, short feet, and button tufting. While the impression may recall the historic style, it is its more streamlined, modern interpretation with fewer decorative elements and a much lighter colour palette. The stitches on the back create a scalloped look that sections the back, enhancing the voluptuous size. The Danish design idiom, among other things, was centred on gentle yet robust support for the spine - a quality that engender contentment and well-being, a defining characteristic of Danish culture. The visual appearance however, is not the only thing that echoes Danish design, but also the exquisite craftsmanship under the fully upholstered body. The short, mismatched stained beech legs add a modern, organic feel, balancing out the voluptuous profile of the sofa. The front legs differ in their angle and shape from the back ones, adding visual interest, while the masterful sense of proportions and the soft upholstery guarantee functionality and comfort.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
37.2 in W x 40.55 in D x 35.03 in H; Seat height 16.33 in; Arm height 23.62 in
94.5 cm W x 103 cm D x 89 cm H; Seat height 41.5 cm; Arm height 60 cm
About the Designer:
This Danish-made sofa...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair with Metal Legs, Italy 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These individualistic chairs possess a look that is eternally relevant regardless of current trends, a charm that would likely be called ‘the mid-century modern style’. Even after de...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp "G20" by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
This floor lamp is the “G20” model by Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This mid-century model couples brass and fabric, creating a beautiful modern look.
This appealing and ver...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Suede and Steel Sofa by Jacques Charpentier (attr.), France 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the 1970s, the power of television sparked a profound shift in households and a sofa became a "must-have". Sofas became the core of the "Les Contemporains...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Bruno Mathsson "Mi 759" Circular Dining Table for DUX, Sweden 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
As one of his country’s most distinguished furniture designers, Bruno Mathsson gained an international reputation for Swedish design, thus his work of over 50 years has become a sign...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
With a long tradition of craftsmanship, there has always been a heightened appreciation of design throughout Scandinavia. Scandinavian design emerged as a prominent contributor to Eu...
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Oak Cabinet with Carved Front in the manner of De Coene Brothers, Belgium
By De Coene Frères
Located in Utrecht, NL
Featuring a distinctive carved motif, this cabinet melds seamlessly with any style thanks to its elegant sense of whimsy. The oak form is elemental, enhanced by the carvings and the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Sofa with Metal Legs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian mid-century furniture and interior design is known for its elegantly organic forms. The era’s seating models - including this sofa - were created to highlight the spirit of r...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Hans Wegner "AT-309" Drop-Leaf Dining Table for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare “AT-309” dining table was designed by Hans Wegner in 1955 and its title of ‘iconic’ is well deserved. As it is no longer produced, this model has become a collector’s item ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Domingos Tótora "Vaso Orgânico Casca mod.04", Brazil 21st Century
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This organic sculpture by contemporary artist Domingos Tótora is a visual expression of the artist’s view of design. Tótora creates objects and sculptures where beauty is inseparable...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Paper
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Wall Lamps, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian Mid-20th century lighting design was infinitely captivating, featuring one-of-a-kind models crafted by renowned Italian designers such as Ettore Sottsass, Gio Ponti, Gavina a...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wood Turned Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Europe Ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-century designers were eager to break free from the aesthetics of the past and experiment with new forms, and techniques. At the same time, especially in Europe, the modernist design movement was often based on traditional styles and techniques, such as turned chairs.
Turned chairs — sometimes called thrown chairs or spindle chairs — represent a style of Elizabethan or Jacobean turned furniture that had a vogue in the late 16th and early 17th century. The technique was carried on to the 20th century and was widespread in Europe as well, where craftsmen created durable pieces for various interiors and purposes. In turned furniture, the individual wooden spindles of the piece were made by shaping them with chisels and gouges while they were being spun, or turned between the centre points of a lathe. The construction of this pair is evocative of the more robust Arts and Crafts Movement, featuring subtle decorative elements such as the finials atop the backs. The sphere-shaped finials aren’t the only ornamentations on the design; the shape of the two splats on the back, the carved stretchers and carving on the feet are all decorative features that make this pair visually arresting. In later turned chairs, like this pair, rush seats were common. Here, the seats are woven around the frames with a light colour that beautifully contrasts to the dark, patinated wood. The partnership of the two natural materials is very effective as well; the wood and rush pair...
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Charles Dudouyt Carved Oak Highboard with Brass Keys, France 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Utrecht, NL
Featuring French designer, Charles Dudouyt’s signature style, this grandiose high board melds seamlessly with any style thanks to its elegant sense of lavishness. The oak form is ele...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Glass and Giltwood Wall Lights by Broman, Europe Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Standing as evidence of the inventiveness and timeless glamour of Art Nouveau is this pair of ornamented wall lights. These lights were designed to show off the dynamic elegance that...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Large European Modern Wall Sconces in Brass & Bubble Glass, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The best qualities of European mid-century designers’ light fixtures are most often their atmospheric light, disciplined, functionalist design completed by unique solutions and desig...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Pine Dining Chairs with Upholstered Seats, Scandinavia 1990s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wood, in many ways, is more valuable than other materials used in furniture manufacturing because its natural grain guarantees that each piece is unique. This is especially important...
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1990s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
Brass Ceiling Lamp with Decorative Cylindrical Glass Shades, Europe Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern lamps are still coveted pieces thanks to their atmospheric light and disciplined, functionalist design that is not short of unique decorative elements. Not only does this one-of-a-kind model possess most of the best characteristics and Material combinations of the era, its decorative elements are also more distinctive compared to other models.
This uniquely decorated ceiling lamp was designed in an era in which Europe saw the birth of many of its most iconic lighting models. It was a period of consistency, excellence, and sophistication design wise. Despite its age, this ceiling light has a hint of Art Deco in its design, with sinuous lines and pronounced decorative elements. The brass frame features two arms with defined curves that hold two glass shades. Each one has a tall cylindrical shape framed by brass rings on both ends. The opal glass with its milky texture is the perfect backdrop for the decorative crosses...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Falkenbergs Belysning Brass and Leather Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designers have been consistently inspired by nature in their work during the midcentury era, which makes curvilinear shapes an ongoing font of inspiration. Like in so many other area...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Solid Oak Brutalist Pair of Chairs, France, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
With a robust organic form and an earth-toned palette, this pair of chairs is the embodiment of Brutalism. In furniture and décor, the Brutalist movement was somber, giving importanc...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Oak
Cocktail Chairs with Dark Glazed Cherry Wood Legs, Europe, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The so-called “cocktail chair” is a smaller type of upholstered chair with an elegant shape, that looks especially stylish as a feature chair in any room, or next to a mid-century so...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Domingos Tótora "Escultura Âmago Model 05", Brazil 21st Century
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This organic sculpture by contemporary artist Domingos Tótora is a visual expression of the artist’s view of design. Tótora creates objects and sculptures where beauty is inseparable...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paper
“Farmor” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the mid-1950s, Carl Malmsten awarded ten small furniture companies, mainly in Småland, the honour of making a series of some of his products. Among the first pieces was “Farmor”, which soon became the most popular armchair model.
In 1956, Carl Malmsten was on one of his regular visits to Sjögren's Upholstery Workshop in Tranås to develop new models for his furniture program. That was when this “Grandma” chair...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier Model T-837/7 in Brass and Glass, Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “T-837” chandelier series belong to the rarer models of Hans-Agne Jakobsson, and they possess many similarities to the Swedish designer’s most famous and popular creations.
Th...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Lamps, Italy, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian Mid-20th Century lighting design was infinitely captivating, featuring one-of-a-kind models crafted by renowned Italian designers such as Ettore Sottsass, Gio Ponti, Gavina a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opal, Brass
Ilmari Lappalainen "Laila" Sofa for Asko, Finland 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Laila” models from the series by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen originates from 1948, with the earliest original drawings kept in the Lahti City Museum in their Lappalainen Collection. Designed in the halcyon phase of what we know today as Mid-Century Modern, this charming sofa is a unique evidence of how traditional Finnish craftsmanship was brought into modernism.
This sofa is from the Finnish designer’s most famous series called “Laila”. The design became sought after by collectors even in its production time, which is quite rare in the case of Nordic Mid-Century Modern furniture. Lappalainen was a renowned designer, famous for his designs’ comfort. Some of his designs even received medical approval because they had such a good seating that it prevented back problems. As an essentially Finnish modern piece, this sofa is built around the core characteristics of the era: gently rounded edges, tapered wooden legs, and a generous, fully upholstered body. The style was modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges and generous seat cushion and back with three large tufted buttons. In the absence of ornamentation, the three large tufted buttons on the back stand out, creating depth as they sink into the textured green fabric. The design has the “Classic Nordic look”, which explains the contemporary popularity of this sofa both among the public and museums. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the wooden, tapered legs as well.
Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous for its traditions. This sofa was created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing company founded in 1918 by Aukusti Asko Avonius, known for the production of high-quality furniture. By 1930 the company had developed into the largest furniture chain in Finland and the largest supplier of furniture in the Scandinavian countries. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s Laila...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bejra Möbel Tibro Upholstered Armchairs, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bejra Möbel was a Swedish manufacture operating in the first half of the 20th century in the Swedish town of Tibro, a well-known centre of the furniture industry in Sweden. Furniture...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
