About Modernity
Modernity specialises in the collection and sale of rare and high-grade furniture, ceramics, glass, lighting and jewellery by the most renowned Scandinavian designers of the 20th Century. Our large collection includes design classics by Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl, Arne Jacobsen Alvar Aalto, Axel Salto, Berndt Friberg – to name a few – but we are also proud to present outstanding unique pieces. With a strong emphasis on post-war design, Modernity has throughout the years established itself as one of the leading galleries in northern Europe. Besides maintaining our much-frequ...Read More
Established in 19981stDibs seller since 2013
Featured Pieces
Chest of Drawers Model 146 Designed by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden 1940s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers model 146 designed by Carl-Axel Acking for Svenska Möbelfabriken,
Sweden, 1940s.
Elm with alder root drawers, brass.
Marked "SM No. 146"
Measurements:
H: 94 cm/ ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Børge Mogensen 'Model 5274' Occasional Table/Bench, Oak & Cane, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table/ Bench model 5274, designed by Börge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik,
Denmark. 1950's.
Oak and cane.
Measurements:
W: 69 cm/ 27"
D: 69 cm/ 27"
H: 35 cm/ 13 3/4"
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Cane, Oak
Glass Vase 'Fabula' by Per B Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden, 2003
By Per B. Sundberg, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase Fabula by Per B Sundberg for Orrefors,
Sweden. 2003.
Unique.
H: 22 cm / 8 3/4''
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Paper
Vase 'Fabula' Designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden, 1998
By Per B. Sundberg, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase “Fabula” designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors,
Sweden. 1998.
Paper and glass.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Paper
Kyllikki Salmenhaara Vase for Arabia, Stoneware, Finland, 1950s
By Kyllikki Salmenhaara, Arabia
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase by Kyllikki Salmenhaara for Arabia, Finland, 1950s.
Stoneware.
Dimensions:
H: 20 cm/ 7 7/8''
D: 18 cm/ 7 1/8''
Salmenhaara began to study at the Department of Ceramics of the Central School of Applied Arts under Elsa Elenius...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
1960s Swedish Rattan and Wood Bedside Tables – DUX Design, Mid-Century Modern
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of bedside tables, anonymous for DUX,
Sweden. 1960s.
Cane, rattan and teak.
The colonial-style combination of cane, rattan, and teak makes this Scandinavian bedside table desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Teak
Ceiling Lamp Mode A332 “Beehive” Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp model A332 “Beehive” designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo,
Finland, 1953.
Painted aluminium and polished brass.
Early six tier version.
Stamped, 'VAlAISTUSTYO A33...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tapestry by Roland Kempe, Sweden, 1956
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tapestry designed by Roland Kempe,
Sweden. 1956.
Tapestry technique.
Signed.
Provenance: Örenäs Castle, Skåne.
Measurements:
H: 226 cm /7' 4"
W: 374 cm / 12' 3".
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Fabric
Armchair ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3758a Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3758A designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen,
Denmark, 1930s.
Mahogany, leather upholstery, and brass.
This example was produced after 1930.
The design detailing of this magnificent chair...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Dining Table for Andreas Tuck, Oak & Teak, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oak and teak.
Measurements:
L: 76.5 cm / 2’ 6”
W: 102 cm / 3’ 4”
H: 73 cm / 2’ 4 3/4"
L with extension: 198 cm / 6’ 4”.
Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Wenge Side Table, Mid Century Design, Drawer & Shelf, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Side/bedside table, anonymous,
Denmark. 1960's.
Wenge.
Dimensions:
H: 50 cm/ 19 3/4"
L: 50 cm/ 19 3/4"
D: 40 cm/ 15 3/4"
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wenge
Mid-Century Modern Triptych – Finnish Wooden Wall Reliefs, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Triptych, anonymous,
Finland, 1960s.
Wood relief.
Size of each frame:
H: 60 cm/ 23 5/8"
W: 60 cm/ 23 5/8"
Provenance: Stora Enso's head quarter in Helsinki.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood
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