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Contemporary Solid Wood Low Chairs, Asia, 21st Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Contemporary interior design refers to the style of the moment, which means it is constantly evolving with time. These low chairs are about recognizing beauty in humble simplicity while showcasing exceptional craftsmanship.
Low chairs have been common around Asia for centuries. These types of chairs, like the Japanese “zaisu” or the traditional Indian “Pida” chairs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Other Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 12-Armed "Patricia" Chandelier for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Utrecht, NL
This marvellous, brass twelve-light chandelier was created in what we now call “the golden age of Scandinavian design”. Hans-Agne Jakobsson was the great Swedish master of lighting, ...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Turned French Low Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Turned chairs represent a style of Elizabethan or Jacobean turned furniture that had a vogue in late 16th and early 17th century England, New England and Holland. 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.
These oak low chairs feature amazing frames, consisting of carefully sculpted wooden spheres, curved arms, cross rails, and lower stretchers. The wooden parts are accompanied by tightly woven rush seats. In later turned chairs, like this pair, rush seats were common, especially from America, and the same goes for Europe, where wicker was a widespread and popular material. Here, the seat is made of durable woven twisted cord, with a light colour that beautifully contrasts to the dark wood of the structure. The partnership of the two natural materials is very effective as well; the wood and wicker pair...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cord
Arne Norell "Jupiter" Armchairs for Norell Möbel AB, Sweden 1960s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare armchair model was designed by Arne Norell in the 1960s and was handmade in Sweden in the factory that Norell established in the same decade. These chairs are modern classi...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Swedish Modern "Model 145" Floor Lamps by Eskilstuna Elektro, Sweden, 1950s
By Eskilstuna Elektrofabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
Eskilstuna Elektro Fabriks AB was a Swedish company that operated from 1916 to 1984, specializing in the production of electrical appliances and lighting fixtures. During the midcentury period, the company produced a range of iconic floor lamps that epitomized Swedish design of the era.
This pair is composed of “model 145...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pair of "BN-26" Table Lamps for AB Markaryd, Sweden 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designers have been consistently inspired by nature in their work during the midcentury era, which makes curvilinear shapes an ongoing source of inspiration. Hans-Agne Jakobsson was ...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Wool with Footstool, Denmark, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Mid-Century Modern furniture reflected Scandinavian materials and craftsmanship and mixed them with a modern style, and the period from roughly 1940 through 1960 was a high point for Danish furniture makers. This set shows why.
This particular chair silhouette has been popular since the 1930s, from around the time Flemming Lassen designed the overstuffed easy chair, the “Tired Man”, for The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Competition in 1935. The curved and organic lines of the design create an elegant silhouette for both the chair and ottoman. The design of this chair is characterized by organic, curved shapes that create a cosy and welcoming sensation. Since the enveloping back forms the arms as well but doesn’t reach all the way to the beginning of the seat, the design is very open and appears light. The gentle lines are highlighted by the soft wool blend upholstery that uniquely covers the entire bodies of the chair and footstool, including the legs as well. As a representation of early modernist seating...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
European Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern, a design movement devoted to timeless functionalism established itself in the post-war period with furniture that appealed to the senses. Furniture design was guided by the famous maxim: “Form follows function.”
For midcentury designers, materials were used for their own distinct; often a piece of furniture would combine only two materials or colours – creating tension and harmony without fuss or superfluous ornament and these fully upholstered lounge chairs are perfect examples of this sentiment. The duality of two materials and colour scheme create an elegant, self-supporting, and enticingly functional design. The combination of solid wood and high-quality upholstery is traditional in mid-century design for a good reason. The two materials complement each other by highlighting their unique material qualities. This pair falls into the category of the so-called biomorphic midcentury: furniture that relished in organic, curved, smooth surfaces, design that was moulded into the shapes of natural occurrences, and which was a lively contrast to the more austere machine aesthetic...
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brass Chandelier with Floral Decoration for Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Utrecht, NL
Finnish designers and manufacturers were true pioneers of Nordic lighting design, with a functionalist nature. Works from the midcentury era today are ...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"Laila" Sofa by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, 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...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Kurt Olsen “Model 215” Easy Chairs for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of “Model 215” easy chairs were designed by Danish designer and architect Kurt Olsen, and unifies some of the best characteristics of mid-century Danish design and craftsma...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Solid Pine Tripod Stool, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stool is aesthetically, a tempered Modernism in design: clean forms without exaggeration with the high-quality work of Danish cabinetmakers. Humble in its material and size, thi...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern is to-the-point and no-nonsense, much like the straightforward interior style, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity. This three-se...
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Ib Kofod-Larsen "Trol" Sideboard for Ab Säffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen was one of the pioneers of the Danish modern in the 1950s. Rather than a regional phenomenon, Kofod-Larsen saw Scandinavian design as part of international modernism, and he became one of the best-selling Danish architects in the United States in the 1950s. This rare palisander sideboard was produced by Swedish manufacturer Säffle Möbelfabrik...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Pierre Guariche "G25, Cerf-Volant" Wall Lamp for Pierre Disderot, France, 1950s
By Pierre Disderot, Pierre Guariche
Located in Utrecht, NL
Like the “G30” model, this lamp is also better known by its nickname, Cerf-volant, or, “the kite”. This lamp is an elegant creation equipped with an atypical and structured reflector...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen "Model 7702" Settee, Denmark, 1970s
By Botium, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This still in demand “Model 7702” settee has a history behind it that is just as outstanding as its visual and material quality. Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen were once termed “th...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood, Cane
Contemporary Solid Wood Low Chairs, Asia, 21st Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Contemporary interior design refers to the style of the moment, which means it is constantly evolving with time. These low chairs are about recognizing beauty in humble simplicity while showcasing exceptional craftsmanship.
Low chairs have been common around Asia for centuries. These types of chairs, like the Japanese “zaisu” or the traditional Indian “Pida” chairs have very short or no legs at all. These chairs are inspired by these predecessing traditional seating...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Paavo Tynell "Model 9602" Brass Floor Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell is one of Finland’s best known and collected mid-century designers. Tynell was a pioneer of European lighting design and a founder of the ...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Teak Armchairs, France, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of midcentury French armchairs combines a visually stunning structural body with expert caning technique and high quality materials.
As with the UK and much of Europe, ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Model "3041" Stoneware Table Lamp by Einar Johansen, Denmark, circa 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This handmade 1960s table lamp was designed by the brilliant Einar Johansen and produced by Søholm Stentøj (stoneware). The manufactory was one of the most revered names in Danish ce...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Fabric
Kati Tuominen-Niittylä Contemporary Ceramic Bowl, Finland 21st Century
By Kati Tuominen Niittyla
Located in Utrecht, NL
In her works, Kati Tuominen-Niittylä explores the concept of the container, interpreting it with natural colours and timeless, clean lines. This allows her to rediscover the beauty o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Chandelier for AB Markaryd, Sweden 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Utrecht, NL
This geometric chandelier was created in what we now call “the golden age of Scandinavian design”. Hans-Agne Jakobsson was the great Swedish master of lighting, designing some of the...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Mirror by Eriksmålaglas, Sweden, circa 1950s
By Eriksmålaglas
Located in Utrecht, NL
In Sweden, the efforts to improve design in the twentieth century were more purist and moralistic compared to other countries due to the socialist government structure adopted there since the 1930s. Sweden embraced both tradition and industrial design, resulting in pieces that are just as contemporary today as they were back in the day.
This mirror is from the famed mirror manufactory, Eriksmålaglas established in the homonymous Swedish locality. With an overall look and details that represent mid-century Swedish modernism, this solid wood mirror...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Modern Upholstered Armchairs with Tapered Feet, Italy, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Mid-Century Modern era is notable for its blending of Classic modern design elements with a slightly more updated feel. This beautiful pair of Italia lounge chairs has a Classic, comfortable style that is a prime example of the best qualities of what is referred to as Modernism in European design.
Several key factors define the Italian approach to design: respect for craftsmanship, quality materials and finally, an elegant, high-end look. Upholstered cabinetmaker chairs may seem similar at first sight; however, each model’s individuality becomes evident upon closer inspection. In these chairs’ case, their thick, welcoming shape and the sleek, tapered wooden feet Stand out immediately. The design has achieved a perfect balance between form and function, in which aesthetics and utility come together in a purely Mid-Century Modern manner. The fully upholstered wooden frames rest on dark lacquered wood legs. The feet are splayed to support stability, while their stylish dark colour contrast to the elegant, light upholstery. The backs are relatively low, enhancing the stylish look along with the thick arms, backs, and seat cushions. Together these design elements create a modern look with the beloved organic, curvy aesthetic. The exceptionally soft, textured fabric highlights the bodies’ rounded edges and sheer volume.
Italy was especially passionate about furniture and product design during the mid-century, an area where the country remained faithful to a figurative repertoire of substantial classicism, while not disdaining impulses of authentic modernity. As a result, Italian modern furniture...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"G30 - The Kite" Floor Lamp by Pierre Guariche, France 1950s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Utrecht, NL
Pierre Guariche is one of the most important designers of the French post-war period. Guariche is best known for the luminaires he designed, many of which feature details like hidden light sources, perforated metal surfaces and slender leg structures. With its clever construction, the “Kite” is a great example of the designer’s endless interest in technological innovation.
Officially called model “G30”, this floor lamp was designed in the early 1950s. Guariche’s mid-century lights were created between 1951 and 1959, and are innovatively designed with a visible joy of experimentation. This is especially apparent in this model, featuring elements that may appear purely decorative, but on closer inspection turn out to be absolutely functional. The design is defined by the reflector, which also inspired the model’s nickname. Its white lacquered, perforated sheet metal reflector resembles a boat’s sail, and creates a filtered and soft light. This hidden illuminant and the glare-free light flow by means of the clever reflector provides atmospheric ambient light, while also giving the lamp a sculptural appearance. The light “sail...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Josef Frank "The Knot of Friendship" Brass Candelabra, Sweden 1940s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Utrecht, NL
Josef Frank designed Vänskapsknuten (the Knot of Friendship) as a symbol of friendship and peace at a time when Europe was filled with turmoil. The very first sketch of the candelabra dates back to 1938, just a year before the outbreak of the Second World War, but it is as relevant now as it was then.
The Austrian designer and architect may be best known for his vivid textiles for Swedish firm Svenskt Tenn, but his artistic touch reached far beyond textiles and created iconic objects such as this candle holder. The elaborate brass structure intertwines at multiple points, but the brass rods only meet in the middle where a small sphere connects them. Each of the three brass cup have so-called chambersticks, small pans to catch dripping wax. The looping calligraphic design gives this piece a weightless grace that is stunning even without the symbolism behind it. The body’s busy look is completed and balanced by the long candles. The design changes from angle to angle and shows Frank’s sensitive touch. The Knot of Friendship has become an iconic object not only in Svenskt Tenn’s range, but also of Sweden. The production traditionally required a process of thorough methodology and great craftsmanship. Josef Frank was the most prestigious designer in the Stockholm design company Svenskt Tenn (Swedish Pewter), recruited by the founder of the company, Estrid Ericson herself.
Since 2018, after a careful assessment of Josef Frank’s original drawing, the candelabra regained its original form from 1938 under the hands of Svenskt Tenn. However, the production of this well-known and widely-loved candle holder...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Oak Easy Chairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland 1950s
By Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of rare oak easy chairs showcases the homely curviness that defined the design of the 1950s in the Nordic countries. Hiort af Ornäs developed the model for his own furnitur...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Falkenbergs Belysning Floor Lamp with Adjustable Shade, Sweden 1950s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare floor lamp model possesses one of the most recognizable and unique designs in the prestigious repertoire of Falkenbergs Belysning’s 20th century lighting models’ catalogue....
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Josef Frank Brass Adjustable Candelabra for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Utrecht, NL
Although electricity has relegated candleholders to decorative use, interior designers continue to favour candelabra for their cosy light and eye-catching appearance. Josef Frank modernized the classic...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Upholstered Kurul Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Kvaliteetsmøbel
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Henning Kjaernulf, this so-called “kurulstol” or kurul chair, is an iconic model by Danish designer, Henning Kjærnulf. The Kurul chair is an an...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
AB E. Hansson & Co. Brass Table Lamp with Adjustable Shade, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stylish table lamp is a delightfully distinctive model, with unique details and material choices. Produced by AB E. Hansson & Co in Malmö, Sweden during the heyday of the mid-ce...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tellus Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s
By Folke Jansson, SM Wincrantz 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sweden contributed to the progression of form and function in its own way based on long-standing traditions, natural resources, and the critical, yet often coincidental, availability...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback Chair with Beech Frame, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
From Denmark's variegated matrix of traditions, there emerged a multifaceted design philosophy that became a major international influence during the 20th century. The country was mo...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
John Norelius Trio of Dirigold Art Nouveau Candelabras for AB Alco, Sweden 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The artists of Nordic Art Nouveau took inspiration from organic and natural forms, resulting in elegant designs with sinuous curves and lines. As this cleve...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair "Model Ge-225" for GETAMA, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
When this iconic model was released in 1950, the unusual combination of rope, white-varnished steel and sheepskin had never been seen before in the furniture industry. It was a way for Hans Wegner to demonstrate his ability to design innovative, practical and comfortable furniture with every possible material.
Unveiled in Copenhagen in 1950 at an exhibition at the Designmuseum Danmark, the design received mixed reviews. Kaare Klint famously likened it to something from a gynaecologist’s office. But from the jump, fashion people fawned. It was splashed across magazines, models posing on its tightly wound string seat.
The Flaglinestol or Flag Halyard string-wrapped lounge chair quickly became a 21st-century icon. The story goes that in 1949 Wegner was at the beach, digging himself into the sand when he found the perfect lean-back position for seaside repose, which inspired him to make it in something more sturdy. This gave birth to this chair with its famous steel frame wrapped in rope commonly used for flagpoles. The ergonomic, spaceship-like form still looks innovative despite being over 70 years old. The bottom frame is made of a white-varnished steel structure with beechwood leg caps. The legs are splayed with the front ones connected by a stretcher, establishing the firm base for the body. The top-frame is made of chrome-plated steel that serves as the frame for the stretched halyard. Halyard rope, or flagpole rope, is traditionally used to raise and lower a flag on most external halyard flagpoles. The unusual combination of materials is continued by the cognac leather head pillow secured to the back. The chair is cosied up with sheepskin that - along with the headrest - softens the industrial shape of the steel.
This iconic Wegner model was already presented at The Arts & Crafts Spring Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark in 1950. For several decades it was manufactured by Danish brand Getama in small quantities. In the late ’80s it went out of production altogether. PP Møbler...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Harald Notini Model "8772/5" Wall Sconces for Arvid Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1950s
By Harald Notini
Located in Utrecht, NL
This exceedingly rare model by Swedish designer and sculptor, Harald Notini. He was the artistic leader at Böhlmarks and is represented at the ‘Nationalmuseum’ in Stockholm.
Between the 1920s and 1950s, Böhlmarks was a significant player in the Swedish design movement. Notini drove the company forward, producing what were considered pioneering and distinctive luminaires for the time. With an unmistakeable design, this pair of model “8772/5” wall sconces belongs to a historic collection of luminaires from a golden era. At Arvid Böhlmarks...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
"Model 5014" Brass and Leather Table Lamp by Einar Bäckström, Sweden 1940s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stylish table lamp is a delightfully distinctive model, with immediately recognizable details and material choices. According to the Museum of Malmö, Einar Bäckström founded his...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Ander Black Lacquered Candelabra for Ystad Metall, Sweden 1950s
By Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall
Located in Utrecht, NL
Gunnar Ander was an industrial designer and architect, and one of the brightest stars of 20th-century Swedish metal, wood, and glass design. His most well-known models are the innovative designs for Ystad Metall, such as this unique pair of candle holders. His designs are represented in numerous museums in Sweden.
This branched candle holder, or ‘ljusstake’ in Swedish, is a modern interpretation of the classic candlestick that was once found in most Swedish homes. The versatile shapes and forms of this model come alive thanks to the modern materials and the colour choice. The black lacquered metal structure is composed of 6 asymmetrical arms that share the same curve except for the central pair that are perfectly straight. The arms connect at the base in the middle and are wrapped by a sculptural brass piece. This creates a neat, seemingly gravity defying visual effect. The candles’ cups are made of brass that stand out beautifully against the black structure. The cups are formed so that the dripping wax is caught inside of them, similarly to chambersticks. Arranged carefully at different heights, the cups make the design dynamic and quite organic as well. With home improvements...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Jens Quistgaard Staved Teak Bowl for Dansk Design, Denmark, 1950s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Utrecht, NL
Jens H. Quistgaard set out to design beautiful things for everyday use, which is an essentially Scandinavian approach to design in general. Over the course of his prolific and varied design career, Jens Quistgaard created objects that are a meditation on the possibilities of shape for a common household object.
Intriguing and fantastical, the variety of forms the sculptor manifested expand the vocabulary of functional design, calling on an array of familiar references including natural shapes. This solid wood bowl is a beautiful example of this, with an organic shape and an immediately visible level of craftsmanship. This rare model is an early iteration of the teak Viking...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Josef Frank Six-Branched Candle Holder for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1930s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Utrecht, NL
In 1934, Josef Frank made his first attempt at modernizing the classic candelabra. With softly swaying forms, he eliminated the base in the middle, ...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Danish Cabinetmaker Carved Oak Armchair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish mid-century furniture focused on the aesthetics of modern design whilst employing the exquisite technique and material familiarity of highly skilled craftsmen such as cabinetm...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Low Gondola Armchair by Etienne-Henri Martin 'Attr.', France, 1950s
By Etienne-Henri Martin
Located in Utrecht, NL
Etienne-Henri Martin’s design work combined elements of classic and avant-garde French design. The French designer and decorator designed his most famous seating models in the early 1950s, symbolizing French modernism of the 20th century.
Luxurious detailing and a bold graphic form define this so-called gondola chair. Gondola chairs are low chairs, often used at a writing desk with a curved back that forms the arms of the chair as well. The Gondola chair is named after the 18th-century Venetian gondola row boats which have a similar curvilinear shape. A generous base of sculpted wood lifts the structure that consists of a fully upholstered seat and the defining curve of the arms and back. The seat and back of significant proportions is visually formed of a single piece, sectioned on the back and perfectly fitted to the curves of the design. The thick seat cushion not only provides great comfort, but also serves as a visually appealing element. Martin's work had elements of traditional decorative art and elements of avant-garde that are apparent in this armchair, especially in the curved arms and in the tapered, triangle-shaped legs. Despite the influence of different styles, the look is cohesive and opulent. Etienne-Henri Martin’s “SK...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Modern Upholstered Armchair by Axel Larsson 'Attr.', Sweden, Ca 1950s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Axel Larsson was an incredibly productive Swedish furniture architect and designer with a more than 50-year long career. This armchair is a rarity, despite Larsson being most well-known for his furniture series designed for and mass-produced by SMF Bodafors.
This particular chair takes inspiration from the uplifting, pared-down aesthetic of Scandinavian design. The design consists of a smooth sculptural frame crafted in curved and stained wood that frames a finely tailored seat and back. The streamlined design of the wood structure immediately stands out for its pronounced lines and airy construction. It shows off the architectural precision put into both the design and into the execution. The curve of the arms and legs - formed of a single piece of wood - defines the look and is perfectly balanced by the straight stretchers connecting the legs. The other defining feature is the obtuse angle created by the reclined position of the back and the raised seat. This angle is also followed by the frame and as a result the aesthetic is dynamic but still exudes the functional cosiness of Swedish design. There is a clear emphasis on comfort, from the tilted back to the sculpted, wide armrests and the seat cushion. The light upholstery complements that dark stained wood by creating an apparent contrast both in colour and texture. Axel Larsson also designed furniture for individual carpenters in Stockholm; these were made in small numbers, and this armchair may be one of these rare designs.
Swedish Modern style is delicately scaled, using tapering legs and clever but simple solutions as seen on this chair as well. Subtitled “A Movement Towards Sanity in Design”, it also describes quality and the ability to lend grace to the daily chores of life.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in a premium 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:
25.59 in W x 30.31 in D x 30.9 in H; Seat height 21.65 in; Arm height 25.19 in
65 cm W x 77 cm D x 78.5 cm H; Seat height 55 cm; Arm height 64 cm
About the Designer:
Axel Larsson was born in 1898 in Torp socken, Sweden. Larsson was a professional for more than 50 years and belonged to a handful of furniture and interior designers who played a major role and influenced the development of their professional sphere.
He grew up in Medelpad, and as a young carpenter's apprentice, he was given the opportunity to study further in Stockholm as a furniture designer through a scholarship from 1916 to 1920. In parallel with his studies at the Higher School of Art and Design, he was a furniture designer under Carl Malmsten during his work with furniture for Stockholm City Hall...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Modern "Model 5014" Brass Table Lamp by Einar Bäckström, Sweden 1940s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stylish table lamp is a delightfully distinctive model, with immediately recognizable details and material choices. According to the Museum of Malmö, Einar Bäckström founded his...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
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Guillerme et Chambron Corner Sofa with Faience Table, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
The duo of Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and their company, Votre Maison denote a landmark of French mid-century design history. This brilliant corner sofa with faïence desig...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Ceramic, Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Extendable Pine Daybed, Denmark ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Functionalism in the Scandinavian modern style first developed in the first half of the 20th century alongside the American and European movements. Interiors following this new aesth...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Upholstered Chairs with Tubular Metal, Italy, ca 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout the 20th century, Italian design managed to distinguish itself. The 1970s were a boom time in Italy especially, a decade of mass production and innovation that signalled the end of the post-war rebuilding programme. Still, one off designs and the overflow of creativity were just as present, giving birth to outstanding pieces such as this pair of chairs.
Following the economic boom of the 1950s, the motto “design dictates, users follow” was the matrix of mass consumption society in Italy. Against this idea, the artists, and designers of the coming decades defended a conception of design as an ecosystem that stressed the notion of play within everyday life. As a result, now iconic design were created, such as Adriano Piazzesi’s similar armchair, the “Sacco Bean Bag Chair” by Piero Gatti...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swedish Pine Armchairs with Sculpted Legs, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The first golden age of Scandinavian design was from the 1930s through the 1970s. During this period, 20th century furniture designers from Scandinavia created designs that offered unique twists that would soon become prized for their innovative features, exemplified by this one-of-a-kind pair of armchairs.
While the main principles of Swedish Modernism centre around minimalism, simplicity and functionalism, cabinetmakers also liked to try their hands at wooden ornamentation. These armchairs achieve to follow the basic principles while also offering plenty of visually arresting qualities, which include the sculpted legs...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Bouclé, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Perhaps the most significant achievement of mid-century European designers and cabinetmakers, at the height of mid-twentieth century modernist design, was their ability to humanize w...
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Modern Two-Seater Sofa with an Accent Pillow, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
While Danish design was also influenced by international exchanges and therefore trends, its modern qualities are timeless virtues originating from national traditions of simple func...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Stained Wood Legs, Italy, Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Though mid-century Italian designers may not have the name recognition as some of their Scandinavian and American counterparts, they were integral to developing a modern aesthetic in...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Paavo Tynell "9602" Brass Floor Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell is one of Finland’s best known and collected mid-century designers. Tynell was a pioneer of European lighting design and a founder of the ...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Einar Bäckström Model "5013" Brass Table Lamp, Sweden 1940s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stylish table lamp is a delightfully distinctive model, with immediately recognizable details. According to the Museum of Malmö, Einar Bäckström founded his workshop in 1918 for...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Cabinetmaker Modern Bouclé Daybed, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stunning daybed with its exotic wood base was inspired by classic Danish furniture design and simplicity. Danish Modern is a recognized term around the world, and pieces from th...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
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Fabric, Wood
European Cabinetmaker Daybed with Green Upholstered Mattress, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In much of Europe the desire for functionalism went hand in hand with understatement, refinement, and elegance for much of the mid-century era. Still, there was also room for playful...
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
“Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 3 Segments by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular design offers endless options for t...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Metal
Gilbert Marklund "Jonte" Stools for Furusnickaren AB, Sweden 1970s
By Gilbert Marklund, Furusnickarn AB
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in 1969, these so-called “Jonte” pine stools are the Swedish designer’s signature models. The design is brilliant in its simplicity, merging traditional Swedish craftsmanship with the strong influences of the modernist movement that swept through Scandinavia in the previous decades.
Swedish furniture and interior design culture went through dramatic changes during the 1970s. The effects of the late 60s rebellious view of design, production, and consumption had an impact in the form of freer furnishings and resource-efficient furniture in simpler materials, seen in these stools as well. As such, these well-formed stools are dominated by their solid pine constructions that are immediately recognizable. It is the overreaching sides and distinctively shaped, split seats...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Gunnar Ander "Sonata" Candle Holders for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall
Located in Utrecht, NL
Gunnar Ander was an industrial designer and architect, and one of the brightest stars of 20th-century Swedish metal, wood, and glass design. His most well-known models are the innovative designs for Ystad Metall, such as this unique pair of candle holders. His designs are represented in numerous museums in Sweden.
These black lacquered wrought iron and brass “Sonata” candle holders have an intrinsically modern, sculptural look. The versatile shapes and forms come alive thanks to the modern materials and the colour choice. Like with lamps, it says a lot about a design when it stands out even without its source of light, in this case, candles. With home improvements...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Swedish two-seater sofa is an early example of Nordic mid-century modern design and of outstanding craftsmanship with a quality that honours the materials and their us...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten "Åldermannen" Winged Armchairs for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Malmsten’s life's work spans nearly sixty intense years and his legacy is considered a national treasure in Sweden. He created a number of furniture classics including these rar...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
