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
1960s Brass Floor Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson – Model G 154/3, Swedish Design
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Floor lamp model G 154/3, Designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s.
The Hans-Agne Jakobsson floor lamp, model G154/3, is a refined example of Swedish mid-century lighting desi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wall Lamps Model 294L by Hans-Agne Jakobsson – Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Wall Lamps Model 294L by Hans-Agne Jakobsson – Sweden, 1960s.
These wall lamps, model no. 294L, feature brass and the soft, glare-free illumination that became a hallmark o...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A pair of model V-75 wall lamps by Eje Ahlgren with Polished Brass Domes
By Eje Ahlgren
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of model V-75 wall lamps, Designed by Eje Ahlgren, Sweden, 1970s.
Eje Ahlgren was a Swedish industrial designer whose work during the mid-20th century made a lasting mark on S...
Category
Vintage 1970s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Einar Bäckström with Brass, Teal Metal, and Leather
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table lamp model 5014 from Einar Bäckströms Metallvarufabrik, Sweden, 1940s
Einar Bäckströms Metallvarufabrik was a Malmö-based Swedish manufacturer active between 1918 and 1975, fo...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
PART 2 PAYMENT FOR LUKA Ceiling lamp designed by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks
By Harald Notini
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s.
Mouth-blown glass, cane and brass.
This ceiling lamp by Harald Notini was designed in the 1930s and features a m...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vase designed by Paul Hoff for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1989
By Paul Hoff
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Paul Hoff for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1989
H: 42.5 cm / 1' 4 3/4"
Dia: 7.5 cm / 2 15/16"
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Vases
Materials
Stoneware
1914 Faaborg Chair – Iconic Danish Design by Kaare Klint with Curved Cane Back
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
W: 69.5 cm / 2' 3 3/8"
D: 47 cm / 1' 6 1/2"
H: 73 cm / 2' 4 3/4"
SH: 43 cm / 1' 4 15/16"
Category
Vintage 1910s Danish Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Mahogany
Dining table 'Pyramid', Designed by Carl Malmsten Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining table 'Pyramid', Designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s
H: 73.5 cm / 2' 5"
Dia: 124.5 cm / 4' 1"
L (total): 274 cm / 8' 11 7/8"
L (of 3 leaves): 50 cm / 1' 7 11/16" (each)
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of coffee tables, designed by Kaare Klint Denmark, 1950s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of coffee tables, designed by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1950s.
H: 54 cm / 1' 9 1/4"
W: 53.5 cm / 1' 9 1/16"
D: 53.5 cm / 1' 9 1/16"
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Serving trolley model 2248 Designed by Josef Frank Sweden, 1940s
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Serving trolley model 2248, designed by Josef Frank, Sweden, 1940s
H: 75.5 cm / 2' 5 3/4"
W: 50 cm / 1' 7 11/16"
D: 83.5 cm / 2' 8 7/8"
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Serving Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Adjustable table 'Ideal table', designed by Otto Wretling, Sweden, 1930s
By Otto Wretling
Located in Stockholm, SE
Adjustable table 'Ideal table', designed by Otto Wretling, Sweden, 1930s
H: 60–78 cm / 1' 11 5/8" – 2' 6 5/8"
Folded: W: 111.5 cm / 3' 7 7/8",
Total: 223.5 x 68 cm / 7' 4" x 2' 2 3...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Tables
Materials
Iron
Armchair designed by Hans Frost Nielsen Denmark, 1974
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair, designed by Hans Frost Nielsen, Denmark, 1974.
Material:
Beech, canvas & leather.
Measurements:
H: 98 cm / 3' 2 5/8"
W: 73 cm / 2' 4 3/4"
D: 90 cm / 2' 11 7/16"
SH: 39 c...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Beech
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