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
Mid Century Swedish Round Mahogany Occasional Table by Josef Frank Model 2126
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
The model is originally part of the furnishings in Josef and Anna Frank’s Stockholm apartment, the model was later included in the 1968 memorial exhibition at the National Museum.
Jo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Mahogany
Josef Frank Pair of Wall Lamps in Brass Svenskt Tenn Model 2389, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Josef Frank’s Model 2389 wall lamp, designed in the 1950s for Svenskt Tenn, exemplifies his refined approach to functional elegance and modernist form. Crafted entirely from polished...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Wall Lights Model 3255 by Hans Agne Jakobsson Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
The wall lamp model V-299 is a great example of mid-century Swedish lighting design, created by Hans-Agne Jakobsso. Crafted from polished brass, the lamp features a cylindrical shade...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Geometric Brass Wall lamp by Carl Axel Acking from 1960s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
The model was designed for the interior of Hotel Continental, Vasagatan, Stockholm. The hotel was built between 1960 and 1963, with the interior designed by Carl-Axel Acking.
Carl-A...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Geometric Brass Wall lamp by Carl Axel Acking from 1960s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
The model was designed for the interior of Hotel Continental, Vasagatan, Stockholm. The hotel was built between 1960 and 1963, with the interior designed by Carl-Axel Acking.
Carl-A...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Peacock Chair by Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hans J. Wegner's 1947 Peacock Chair (model PP550) exemplifies the fusion of traditional craftsmanship with modernist design principles. Drawing inspiration from the classic English W...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Vintage Aalto Serving Trolley Model 901 – Scandinavian Design Classic
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto designed the Tea Trolley 901 in 1936, during a highly productive period that included his architectural work for the Finnish Pavilion at the 1937 Paris World’s Fair. The ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Serving Tables
Materials
Birch
Rectangular 1940s Tray Table with Ceramic Top by Rut Bryk for Arabia Finland
By Arabia, Rut Bryk
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tray table, Designed by Rut Bryk for Arabia, Finland, 1946.
Between 1944 and 1947, Rut Bryk created a limited series of trays for Arabia, featuring motifs that ranged from still lif...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Occasional table model 915 Designed by Alvar Aalto Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
The model was designed in 1931–32 for the Paimio Sanatorium, Finland.
Originally created for the Paimio Sanatorium in Finland, the table reflects Aalto's commitment to human-centere...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Side Tables
Materials
Bentwood
Berndt Friberg Vase in Cobalt and Brown Hare’s Fur Glaze – Gustavsberg, 1967
By Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase
Designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsbergs Studio
Sweden, 1967
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Berndt Friberg Vase in Yellow Hare’s Fur Glaze – Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase
Designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsbergs Studio
Sweden, 1966
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg – Light Blue Glaze, Gustavsberg Studio
By Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase Designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsbergs Studio
Sweden, 1975
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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