About Modernisten
Modernisten is an online design gallery based in Stockholm. Our focus is Scandinavian fine design and crafts objects from the mid 20th century. We have a deep knowledge in Scandinavian furniture, lighting and ceramics from the golden era of Scandinavian design, from the 1940s through the 1960s. With over ten years of experience in selling fine design objects online our knowledge in handling and sending precious objects are on the top of the game. reassuring our customers that buying our beautiful objects from all over the world is just as safe as directly in our Stockh...Read More
Established in 20141stDibs seller since 2016
Featured Pieces
Pair of wall lamps by Yki Nummi. Produced in Finland by Orno, 1950-60s
By Yki Nummi, Orno Oy
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of wall lamps designed by Yki Nummi. Produced in Finland by Orno during the 1950-60s. Made from red and white acrylic with teak back and brass details. Very good vintage conditi...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish modern lounge chair by Sven Staaf, Sweden 1940s
By Sven Staaf, Almgren & Staaf
Located in Hägersten, SE
Lounge chair attributed to Sven Staaf. Likely produced by Almgren & Staaf during the 1940-50s. Beige/grey wool fabric and beech legs. Great oversized back rest and overall beautiful ...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Table/wall lamp designed by Ernst Igl. Produced by Falkenbergs belysning 1950s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Hägersten, SE
Decorative table/wall lamp designed by Ernst Igl. Produced on license by Falkenbergs belysning during the 1950s. Made from red lacquered steel and aluminum as well as polished brass....
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Swedish Modern brass table lamp 30331 by Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, NK
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Brisborg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table lamp model 30331 designed by Bertil Brisborg. Produced in Sweden by Nordiska Kompaniet during the 1940-50s. Made from matte finished brass with solid elm stem. Light switch on ...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
"Divina" loveseat sofa by Arne Norell, Westbergs möbler, Sweden, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of loveseat sofas model "Divina" produced in Sweden by Westbergs möbler. Made during the 1950s. Designed by Arne Norell. Reupholstered with Hallingdal 65 fabric from Danish prod...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Carrara marble table lamp 2575 by Josef Frank, Svenskt tenn
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table lamp model 2575 designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Firma Svenskt Tenn during the 1950-60s. Made from carrara marble with brass lamp socket and new lamp shade in deep green ch...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble
Curved sheeps skin sofa model Fritz Hansen FH 1669, FDB production 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, FDB Møbler
Located in Hägersten, SE
Curved four seater sofa model 1669 by Fritz Hansen. This curved model later production on license by FDB (Fritz Hansen design) from the 1950s. Reupholstered in beige sheep skin with ...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Swedish modern table mirror in brass by Ystad metall, Sweden 1930s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern table mirror produced by Ystad metall in Sweden. Made during the 1930-40s. Stylish modernist design in solid brass which has become beautifully patinated with time. Ad...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
"Seston" ink on paper painting by Lennart Rodhe, Sweden 1961
By Lennart Rodhe
Located in Hägersten, SE
Original drawing, ink on papper "Seston" by Lennart Rodhe. Made in 1961 with monogram signature and dedication "To Chr from your friend Lennart". The "Seston" painting was inspired b...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Large Swedish hand made birch burl wood bowl, 1960-70s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large hand made birch burl wood bowl. Hand made by Swedish craftsman around the 1960-70s. Large size with beautiful wood pattern and skillfully executed. Very good condition with lig...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Birch, Burl
Danish carpenter made chrome and walnut cabinet, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large cabinet/wardrobe by unknown Danish designer and manufacturer. Made around the 1960s. Very nice quality and high level of crafts in all details. beautiful book matched walnut ve...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Sculpture of naked couple in plaster by Swedish artist Emil Näsvall, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture by Swedish artist Emil Näsvall. Made from plaster standing on a pine base. done around the 1950s in Sweden. Good vintage condition with age related wear and patina.
Arti...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Pine
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