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"Auditorie" Pendant Lamp by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar, Denmark, 1960s
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Auditorie” series contains three lamps differing in size, this pendant is “Auditorie 3”, the largest one with the most shade layers. Known for its long, elegant neck and multilayered shade system, this rare model is among Svend Middelboe’s most coveted designs.
This model has several common details with the Verona pendant light; it was designed with functionality in mind, specifically to spread light in the most efficient way. The inner shades diffuse light and there is no glare. The large main shade, dictates the design; the upper umbrella-like shade is connected to the stem that contains the socket. There are three more shades gradually decreasing in size. Like the Verona model, the surface on the outside is brass anodized aluminium, while the inside is lacquered white. From the late 1950s, Nordisk Solar Compagni—or simply “Solar” (as seen in adverts and catalogues from the era)—focused entirely on manufacturing high-quality lighting. They collaborated with the era’s most well-known Danish lighting designers and used their expertise in using plastic for the production of radio sets, to create exceptional lighting fixtures in the late 1950s and 1960s. Svend Middelboe’s pendants were among the best-selling models in the company’s catalogue.
Danish lighting manufacturer Nordisk Solar was founded in 1919 by Jacob L. Jørgensen and Herluf Sørensen. Svend MIddelboe joined the company later, and soon became a permanent designer. The company is still well-known today on the vintage markets for its Mid-Century Modern pendants and layered lighting...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Patterned Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This armchair is an elegant and comfortable evidence of the mastery and artistry of the Danish cabinetmakers who defined mid-20th century modern seating. This model is of the highest...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Geometric Accent Pillow in Premium White Fabric
Located in Utrecht, NL
Accent pillows add character to any piece of furniture and can be used to increase the aesthetic value of a room. They serve both an aesthetic and a functional purpose, and in this c...
Category
2010s Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Organic Anfora Vase by Brazilian Designer Domingos Tótora, Large Ribbed
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Large ribbed “Anfora” vase by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora is a prime example of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer, and craftsman.” Addi...
Category
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Paper
Organic Anfora Vase by Brazilian Designer Domingos Tótora, Medium
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Medium “Anfora” vase by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora is a prime examples of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer,...
Category
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Paper
"P376 KF1" Pendant Light by Fabricius & Kastholm for Nordisk Solar, Denmark 1960
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Utrecht, NL
The two Danish designers, Preben Juhl Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm agreed upon the design philosophy of “perfection, aesthetics and minimization”. Their most famous lighting design, the “P376 KF1...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Oak Bench with Mortise and Tenon Joinery, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the past year, seating benches have become a popular choice in home décor. Of course, these benches’ primary purpose is to provide a convenient and comfortable place to sit. However, a bench, such as this beautiful wooden model, can also be used as an interior decorative element.
All major interior design companies have released their own bench models, but it is hard to live up to the wooden pieces created in the mid-century. This oak bench is dominated by two elements: its material and the master joinery techniques. Without a doubt, the mortise and tenon...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Jean and Sébastien Touret Brutalist Oak Bench, France, 1970s
By Jean Touret, Sébastien Touret
Located in Utrecht, NL
The term brutalism — which derives from the French word brut, meaning “raw” — was originally coined to describe an architectural style that emerged in the 1950s featuring monumental buildings, usually made of unornamented concrete, whose design was meant to project an air of strength and solidity. Similarly, in furniture design Brutalism inspired designers to create models with the same look of strength and style.
This rare Jean & Sébastien Touret...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Other Benches
Materials
Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair with Velour Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish lounge chair is an early example of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design as well as outstanding craftsmanship with a quality that honours the materials and th...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Scandinavian Brutalist Oak rocking Chair, Scandinavia 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified their place in Scandinavian design history as well. As this model proves, functionality can manifest in many forms, but it is always accompanied by expert craftsmanship and a great aesthetic quality.
The Brutalist style of design - the term derives from the French word brut, meaning “raw” – is characterized by a deliberate plainness and crudity, and emerged in the mid-20th century and gained popularity in the late 1950s and 1960s. In furniture and décor, the Brutalist movement was somber, giving importance to eerie organic and rugged shapes in earthy tones. The defining characteristics of Brutalist furniture design...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Svend Middelboe "Verona" Ceiling Light for Nordisk Solar, Denmark 1960s
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Verona” pendant is easily one of the most recognizable lighting designs of the Scandinavian mid-century. Its layered look is unmistakeable and became synonymous with Svend Midde...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Cabinetmaker Upholstered Armchair, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This unique easy chair is a great representation of the quality and craftsmanship of Danish master cabinetmakers and the immediately recognizable characteristics of Scandinavian desi...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Mid-Century Sofa by Schiller Polstermøbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Though the advent of new materials like plastic, foam, and fibreglass revolutionized the production process, Scandinavian designers still valued craft over industrialization. This sc...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans-Agne Jakobsson "Pastoral 376-3" Ceiling Light, Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Active between the 1950s and '70s—in the golden age of Scandinavian design—Swedish interior decorator and furniture designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson is best remembered for his softly glo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swiss Wooden Quadripod Stool, Switzerland ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Form and function collide in this Swiss stool, a piece of furniture that is often underestimated. Designers define stools as jewels and statements in a space, and taking practicality...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century French Armchair, France ca 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This armchair recalls a beautiful era in French design history. The early 20th century saw the rise of Art Nouveau in much of Europe, first and foremost, in France. French furniture ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Danish Teak Daybed, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The term “daybed” traditionally applied to sofas and chaise lounges used for socializing during the day. Modern daybeds can be used in much the same...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Wall Lamps with Smoked Glass Shades, Sweden 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of wall lamps is among the most stunning models of Jakobsson’s. With each brass frame holding five smoked, translucent glass shades, these lamps are the upgraded, larger ve...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Chair by Dom Hans van der Laan, Netherlands, 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Utrecht, NL
This chair was originally designed by the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect, Dom Hans van der Laan for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg located near the Dutch town of Vaals. This easy chair is in an untouched condition. It was made of pinewood and feature copper nails, giving this piece an understated, rustic look. The chair was entirely painted grey, including the nails. The main focus of van der Laan’s design was functionality and rationality, which is reflected in the openings on the sides and on the back that serves the purpose of joining multiple pieces together.
This chair is a beautiful piece of Dutch design history. Although Dom van der Laan left a small body of work behind, his legacy is highly regarded in the world of architecture. The St. Benedictusberg Abbey in Vaals and its interior quickly became his masterpiece at the age of 53.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Item has some small marks and scratches.
Dimensions:
21.2 in W x 20.8 in D x 37.4 in H
54 cm W x 53 cm D x 95 cm H
About the designer:
Dom Hans van der Laan (1904-1991) was the ninth of the eleven recorded children of Leiden architect Leo van der...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Danish Oak Daybed with Upholstered Mattress and Pillow, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This gorgeous daybed with oak legs was inspired by classic Danish furniture design and simplicity. ‘Danish Modern’ is a recognized term around the world, standing for the characteris...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Howard Keith “Bambino” Chair for HK Furniture, England, 1950s
By Howard Keith
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Howard Keith “Bambino” armchair is a piece of history of a company, HK Furniture, and mid-century English design. By absorbing creative influences from abroad, but formulating a distinctive home-grown approach, Howard Keith was among the British designers to pioneer the use of new materials and manufacturing techniques, whilst maintaining links with the vernacular tradition.
The Bambino chair...
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Alain Gaubert Oak "Africanist" Chair, France, 1980s
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
This sculptural chair by French designer, Alain Gaubert is an eye-catching nod to minimalist design. The construction is as ingeniously simple as it is visually striking.
The chair is made of solid oak, and each was crafted using just two planes that intersect at the base. The exquisitely spare design of this “Africanist” chair...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swedish Modern Upholstered Armchairs, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The term Swedish Modern was quickly established as a reinterpretation of modernity during the 1940s, and the new Swedish Modern style, early and square functionalism was replaced by ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
AB Åby Möbelfabrik Pine Rocking Chair, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified their place in Scandinavian design history as well. As this Swedish model proves, functionality can manifest in many forms, but it is always accompanied by both great material and aesthetic quality in Swedish design.
Taking influence from the golden age of modernism in Sweden and the 1930s’ cabin furniture, this rocking chair was made in the famous “sportstugemöbel” style, originally intended for Swedish summer houses. Solid pine was the preferred material in this specific style and some of the most prominent Swedish designers created models for these summer residencies, including Axel Einar Hjorth and Carl Malmsten. Functionality and longevity were the guiding principles for the style, and accordingly, for this rocking chair as well. The pine structure is very polished and firm, assembled with an expert joinery technique. The seat is ergonomically carved, and the edges are gently rounded for maximum comfort.
Åby furniture...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
Carl Malmsten "Gamla Stan" Armchairs, Sweden ca 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Malmsten has designed over 1000 different furniture models, most of which were named, giving his models even more character. “Gamla Stan”, Swedish for ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Svante Skogh Armchairs for Seffle Möbelfabrik AB, Sweden, 1950s
By Svante Skogh, Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of spectacular armchairs by Swedish designer, Svante Skogh, is a rather rare example of the interior and furniture designer’s repertoire. With a creative and masterfully cr...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Historical Wooden Trough, Sweden, 1732
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful tråg, Swedish for trough, is a simple, clean example of 18th century of Swedish folklore. It shows the handiwork that it cost to make i...
Category
Antique 1730s European Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
"Stora Kraal" Easy Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
The "Stora Kraal" easy chair was originally designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist in 1952, and was quickly incorporated into Nordiska Kompaniet’s famous Tri...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Armchair for Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, Finland Mid-1940
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Utrecht, NL
The seating designs of the architect/designer, Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, have been gradually more and more recognized world-wide, which resulted in the recent exhibition titled “Fo...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Accent Ball Pillow in Light-Brown Fabric
Located in Utrecht, NL
One might not realize it, but decorative, or accent pillows are among the most important home accessories. Pillows are the easiest and fastest way to transform an entire home decor. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Post-Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Swedish Modern Pine Stool, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Minimalism may be currently in fashion, but there is one iteration of clean design that will never go out of style which is Scandinavian Modernism. It is no small achievement to be a...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Danish Mid-Century Nut Wood Armchair, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Strongly influenced by the functional forms of the Bauhaus school in Germany, Danish designers have led the way in furniture design. Taking advantage of new industrial technologies, ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Mid-Century Sofa with Structural Legs, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Scandinavian style has a long, well-established history, traditionally marked by simplicity, bright whites, natural wood tones, minimal folk style ornamentation, and colour washed fu...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Modern Armchairs with Structural Legs, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1960s saw brilliant Scandinavian designers working to create furniture of the highest quality that explored truly modern shapes and forms. These designers experimented with new m...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Solid Wood Nesting Tables, Scandinavia ca 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Created with mobility and flexibility in mind, nesting tables can be organized in an unlimited variety of stylish and functional configurations. Scandinavian models of the mid-centur...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Wood
French Armchair with Teak Structure, France 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This mid-century French armchair combines a visually stunning structural body with expert caning technique and high-quality materials. From all sides, this chair’s angles...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Rare Ib Kofod-Larsen "Elizabeth" Armchair, Denmark 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This chair by Danish design icon, Ib Kofod-Larsen, was designed and launched in 1958 as a writing chair to be coordinated with the equally famous model IL-01. Produced by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark, this “Elizabeth” armchair...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Swedish Modern Armchair with Tapered Wooden Legs, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Over the past two decades, a term describing a specific period of design has become the marketing descriptor du jour. "Mid-Century Modern" broadly, but also loosely describes the fur...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Oak Two-Seater Bench with Pillows, Denmark ca. 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Reminiscent of the classic Windsor bench, this model is the Danish interpretation of the style. This two-seater bench blends high functionality, good quality natural materials, and s...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Textile, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Pair of Easy Chairs with Wooden Legs, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of Danish-made easy chairs is characterized by the best qualities of Danish mid-century design. From the restrained aesthetic to the elegant pairing of materials, these cha...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Armchair "Model 1748" for Fritz Hansen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Utrecht, NL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen’s design language operates as a set of relations linking the everyday world - composed of objects, spaces, people - to the cultural ideologies that motivate the persistence of a social democratically infused “way of life.” The design duo’s company was a pioneering force in Danish furniture design thanks to this sentiment.
While the duo solidified their careers with industrial production, more specifically the “AX chair” in the 1950s, this earlier model is perhaps even more stunning in many aspects. “Model 1748” is their most well-known fully upholstered chair, with a design that builds on the traditions of Danish cabinetmaking. The subtle decorative qualities and the simple lines deriving from the early 20th century design movements give this chair its elegance. This armchair shows the homely curviness that defined the design of the mid-century throughout Scandinavia. The back is lightly bent for ergonomic comfort, and have stylish button tufting. The tapered, stained beech legs complement both the shape of the armchair, and the bouclé upholstery.
Quality craftsmanship was of optimum importance for Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen, therefore they collaborated with the best cabinetmakers of the era. This chair was manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark’s most famous company of the time. Founded in Denmark in 1872, and proceeded to manufacture many of the classic icons of Danish Design in the following decades. With a classic look, storied design and solid quality, these chairs are truly soulful and timeless.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair 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:
27.55 in W x 31.88 in D x 33.07 in H; Seat height 16.53 in
70 cm W x 81 cm D x 84 cm H; Seat height 42 cm
About the designer:
Hvidt & Mølgaard was a Copenhagen-based, Danish design and architectural firm which existed from 1944 until 2009. Founded by Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (1907-1993), the company was a pioneering force in Danish furniture design and industrialized production in the 1950s, creating furniture that was easy to mass-produce and economic to transport.
Danish architect-designer Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen was born in 1907. His formative years were spent in Copenhagen, studying at the Aalborg Technical School and at the Art and Crafts School of the Design Museum (graduating in 1928). From 1931 until 1934, he continued his studies in furniture design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts under the instruction of Danish master Kaare Klint (1888-1954). Peter Hvidt was born in Copenhagen in 1916. He studied architecture and cabinetry at the School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen. Subsequently, he worked at various design firms before establishing his own studio in 1942.
In 1944, Hvidt designed the Portex Chair...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Tripod Lounge Chairs by Pavel Novak, Czechoslovakia 1980s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Czech designer, Pavel Novak’s corpus of work is finally starting to surface, and as these chairs show, we are lucky to witness it. Described as a "bedr...
Category
Vintage 1980s Slovak Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Kaare Klint KK47000 "Safari" Chair in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kaare Klint’s “KK47000” Safari chair is a refined version of the chairs brought on an African safari by an American cinematographer and his wife. Klint noticed the chairs in the couple’s photos, and they were most likely based on Roorkhee Chairs, the seminal pieces of British campaign furniture used by the military...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Scandinavian two-seater sofa recalls the peak of Nordic Mid-Century Modern design. Thanks to its curved shape and slim, tapered legs, this two-seater is exceptionally ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Grand Repos" Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
This oaken “Grand Repos” sofa deserve its title of iconic, both in terms of quality and design. This model visually represents the very reason Votre Maison, the French duo, Guillerme...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the recognizable touch of Danish Modernism. Thanks to its elegantly curved shape, this type of so...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ole Wanscher “Model 1673” High Back Chair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
The simple and refined aesthetic of this chair stems from Ole Wanscher’s reinvention of classic forms, for which he became a key-player of the Danish mid-century movement.
In this m...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ole Wanscher “Model 1673” High Back Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
The simple and refined aesthetic of this pair of chairs stems from Ole Wanscher’s reinvention of classic forms, for which he became a key-player of the Danish mid-century movement.
...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Sofa, 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, “good design”. But svensk design does not simply represent “good” design made in Sweden, it also projects a powerful, concrete rendering of a sort of essentialized “Swedishness” embedded in objects, such as this sofa.
Rounded out lines, unexpected curvature and innovative shapes from every angle define the design of this model. The aesthetic recalls classic English upholstered furniture...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Teak Armchair, France, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This mid-century French armchair combines a visually stunning structural body with expert caning technique and high-quality materials.
As with the UK and much of Europe, there was ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Armchairs, 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
Swedish Cabinetmaker Sofa and Armchairs, 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, “good design”. But svensk design does not simply represent “good” design made in Sweden, it also projects a powerful, concrete rendering of a sort of essentialized “Swedishness” embedded in objects, such as this sofa and armchairs.
Rounded out lines, unexpected curvature and innovative shapes from every angle define the design of this set. The aesthetic recalls classic English upholstered furniture...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Baule Tribe from the Ivory Coast of West Africa is well-known for their artistic tribal art, sculptures, and furniture. With a rich cultural history, their creations are also full of history both visually and in their execution. This beautiful pair of chairs is the visual epitome of the tribe’s talents.
The thin, wooden yokes...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Organic Anfora Vase by Brazilian Designer Domingos Tótora, Small Ribbed
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This small “Anfora” vase by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora is a prime example of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer, ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Paper
Red Fibreglass "Amicus" Armchair by Antero Poppius, Finland, 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Amicus” armchair by Antero Poppius, was designed in Finland in the 1970s. This typical 1970s chair consists of a moulded fibreglass shell that stan...
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Organic Anfora Vase by Brazilian Designer Domingos Tótora, Small With Spout
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This small “Anfora” vase by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora is a prime examples of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer,...
Category
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Paper
Domingos Tótora Água Table, Brazil, 2017
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Água table by contemporary artist Domingos Tótora, is an exceptional piece. The name, meaning water in Portuguese speaks for itself.
The Água table ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for C. M. Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This impressive bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen reflects the Danish designer’s aesthetic that was clean and highly functional, creating pieces that stand out despite their restrained design.
The bookcase is made of wood with a beautiful woodgrain that is visible throughout the bodies. The bookcase ' tops, flanks, fronts and shelves are constructed of solid wood. The shelves are all easily adjustable and removable. The bookcase features five adjustable shelves, a feature of functionality. The shelves can be arranged in multiple ways to accommodate books or other objects of various sizes, and thanks to the open front, this bookcases is perfect to showcase any item. The bookcase stands sturdily on the distinctively sculpted, black lacquered wooden legs. The subtle geometry of the base and the color blocking legs add modernism to the design while also balancing out the heaviness of the body.
Børge Mogensen’s present design for C. M. Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark was manufactured by the Danish company, FDB Møbler. The bookcase is stamped with the cabinetmaker's mark and production number on the back.
Condition:
Good, in good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Both items have some discoloration and a later made (cable) hole that has been restored by a piece of colored plywood.
Dimensions:
?48.03 in W x 10.23 in D x 62.59 in H
122 cm W x 26 cm D x 159 cm H
About the Designer:
Børge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinet maker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936-1938, 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 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Tom Bruinsma Glazed Chair and Table for Mobach Ceramics, the Netherlands
By Tom Bruinsma 1, Mobach
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elemental chair and table are a beautiful example of the collaboration between Dutch designer Tom Bruinsma and Mobach ceramics. These fully glazed...
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ceramic
Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for C. M. Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This impressive bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen reflects the Danish designer’s aesthetic that was clean and highly functional, creating pieces that stand out despite their restrained design.
The bookcase is made with a beautiful woodgrain that is visible throughout the bodies. The bookcase ' tops, flanks, fronts and shelves are constructed of solid wood. The shelves are all easily adjustable and removable. The bookcase features five adjustable shelves, a feature of functionality. The shelves can be arranged in multiple ways to accommodate books or other objects of various sizes, and thanks to the open front, this bookcases is perfect to showcase any item. The bookcase stands sturdily on the distinctively sculpted, black lacquered wooden legs. The subtle geometry of the base and the color blocking legs add modernism to the design while also balancing out the heaviness of the body.
Børge Mogensen’s present design for C. M. Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark was manufactured by the Danish company, FDB Møbler. The bookcase is stamped with the cabinetmaker's mark and production number on the back.
Condition:
Good, in good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Both items have some discoloration and a later made (cable) hole that has been restored by a piece of colored plywood.
Dimensions:
48.03 in W x 10.23 in D x 62.59 in H
122 cm W x 26 cm D x 159 cm H
About the Designer:
Børge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinet maker 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 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
