Modernity

The Farsta series by Wilhelm Kåge, produced between 1930 and 1960 at the Gustavsberg studio is one of his most exclusive and celebrated series. Characterised by sculptural forms and ...

Floor lamp “K10-2″designed by Maria Lindeman, Finland. 1950s. Polished brass and black lacquered metal. Dimensions: H: 140 cm / 4' 7" D: 22 cm / 8.7"

Ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland. 1950s Lacquered metal. H: 21 cm / 8 1/8" W: 115 cm / 3' 9 1/8" D: 33 cm / 8 1/8" Provenance: From Stora Enso's head office...

Ceiling lamp designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland. 1955. Copper. Unique. Provenance: Villa Rauma-Repola, Rauma, Finland. L: 158 cm/ 5' 2 3/4'' W: 139 cm/ 4' 7 1/4'' H: 121 cm/ ...

Rug designed by Anna-Greta Sjöqvist, Sweden. 1950s. Pure wool. Kelim technique. Measurements: L: 244 cm/ 8'' W: 180 cm/ 5' 11''

Rocking stool designed by Hans Sandgren Jakobsen for Orebo Denmark, 1999 Stamped. 'Rockable' designed by Hans Sandgren Jakobsen in 1999 for Orebo, explores the relationship between...

Wall hung table designed by Helge Vestergaard Jensen, for Peder Pedersen, Denmark. 1950's. Brazilian rosewood. Dimensions: H: 73 cm/ 28 3/4'' L: 90 c...

Sideboard attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden. 1940s. Oak and leather. Measurements: H: 56 cm / 22'' W: 118 cm / 3' 10 1/2'' D: ...

Rag rug anonymous, Sweden. 1960's. Cotton with linen pile. Rag technique. Provenance: Halmstad castle. Dimensions: L: 378 cm/ 12' 5 1/4'' W: 170 cm/ 5' 7 1/4''  

Rug “Ursula” designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström for MMF AB, Sweden, 1935. Handwoven wool. Measurements: L 270 cm/ 8' 10 ¾” W 164 cm/ 5' 5”. Märta Måås-Fjetterström estab...

Set of three chairs “Typenko” designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. 1944. Birch and velvet upholstery. Dimensions: H: 88 cm/ 2' 11'' W: 45,5 cm/ 1' 6 1/2'' D: 57 cm/ 1' 11'' Seat height: 43 cm/ 1' 5 1/2'' From 1927 to 1938, Axel-Einar Hjorth was the chief architect and designer at the department store Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm—which was known as one of the most important producers of modernist furniture in Sweden. During this time, Hjorth designed both public and private interiors, and worked with international clients including Iranian royalty. His first project for NK was a stand for the World Fair in Barcelona in 1929, during which he exhibited the Louis Cabinet...

Working in a purely geometric, non-figurative style, Sven Hansson was a Swedish painter who is now represented in various municipalities in his home country, including the Museum of ...

With this table, Mogens Lassen developed what has become one of the enduring forms of Danish modern design. The construction takes inspiration from ancient Egyptian folding furniture...

Table lamp 'Model 61052' designed by Mauri Almari in the 1950s, is a refined example of Finnish mid-century lighting where material and atmosphere are closely intertwined. The struct...

This ceramic planter by Margareta (Maggie) Wibom is defined by its sculptural relief of stylised vines and leaves, wrapping rhythmically around the body. Executed in chamotted stonew...

Floor lamp “Model 2564” by Josef Frank was designed for Svenskt Tenn and exemplifies his measured approach to materials, proportion and function. Each lamp is executed in brass with ...

This Swedish ceramic bowl by Cecilia Kraitz is a striking example of Scandinavian ceramics, where material, process, and surface come together in a highly expressive composition. The...

Sculpture by Evert Lindfors, Sweden. 1970's. Terracotta and bronze. Base: W: 22, 5 cm/ 9'' L: 51,5 cm / 20 1/4'' Sculpture: H: 76 cm/ 30'' W: 35 cm/ 13 3/4'' L: 47 cm/ 18 2/4 ''

Coffee table designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. 1950s. Rare bronze version. Bronze and rosewood. H: 47 cm/ 18 1/2'' L: 120 cm/ 47 1/4'' D: 55 cm/ 21 1/2''

Composition by Rune Hagberg, Sweden. 1960s. Rune Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned Swedish artist that took much of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism spirituality and Eastern Calligraphy. He is represented at, among many others, the Modern Museum and the Norrköping Art Museum. Hagberg’s meditative informalism is placed between the concretism and expressionism of the 1950s, his art becoming simpler until he reduced it so far that only tightly closed picture...

Sculpture by Johny Mattsson, Denmark, 1950s. Pine and teak. Signed. Measures: H: 91 cm / 3' W: 7.5 cm / 3" D: 6.8 cm / 2 3/4".

Stool designed by Ingvar Hildingsson for I.H. Slöjd, Sweden, 1970s. Birch. Marked: IH Dimensions: H: 36 cm/ 14" D: 30 cm/ 11 3/4"

Rug designed by Ingegerd Silow, Sweden, 1950s. Signed. Wool. Measurements: L: 253 cm / 8' 3 1/2'' W: 168 cm / 5' 6 1/2''

Stool designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, Denmark, 1950s. Brazilian rosewood and leather. Marked. Dimensions: H: 50 cm / 19 3/4'' W: 56 cm / 22'' D: 4...

Pair of dining chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1934. Veneered Macassar ebony and velvet. Stamped. Provenance: The chairs are said to have stoo...

Painting ‘African Night II’ by Ole Schwalbe, Denmark. 1950s. Oil on board. Dimensions: L: 124 cm/ 4' 7/8" W: 124 cm/ 4' 7/8" D: 3 cm/ 1' 1/8" Ole Schwalbe, born in Copenhagen, 19...

Painting by Albert Johansson, Sweden. 1960's. Oil on board. Dimensions: H: 62 cm/ 24 7/16'' L: 93 cm/ 36 5/8''

Easy chair designed by Otto Shulz, for Boet, Sweden. 1940s. Wool upholstery and lacquered wood. Measurements: H: 69.5 cm / 2' 3 1/4" W: 78 cm / 2' 6 3/4...

Framed object by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s. Mixed media. Signed. H: 66 cm / 2' 2'' W: 44 cm / 17 1/2'' D: 14 cm / 5 1/2'' Rune Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned Swedish artist that took much of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism...

This wall-mounted cocktail cabinet was designed by Svend Langkilde and produced by Langkilde Møbler in Denmark during the 1950s. Constructed in rosewood, the cabinet is defined by th...

Vase/sculpture ‘The Apple’ designed by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Sweden. 1957. Glass. Signed. Measurements: Height: 37.5 cm / 14 3/4'' Diameter: 30 cm / 11 3/4''. Ingeborg L...

Childrens bed, anonymous, in the style of Peder Moos, made by cabinetmaker Ove Sørensen Denmark. 1960-1961. Teak with boxwood dowel pin joints, bamboo, a...

Wall sculpture designed by Ulla Viotti, Sweden, 1980s Stoneware. Dimensions: H: 68 cm/ 2' 2" W: 63 cm/ 2'

Floor lamp anonymous, Sweden. 1920's. Carved gilded wood and brass with original two piece silk shade. H: 245 cm/ 8''   

Occasional table designed by Thomas Sandell for Asplund, Sweden, 1990s. Birch and lacquered tubular steel. Dimensions: H: 49 cm / 1' 7 1/4" L: 120 cm / 3' 11 1/4" D: 63.5 cm / 2' ...

Ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland. 1950's. Lacquered metal. Dimensions H: 21 cm / 8 1/8" W: 115 cm / 3' 9 1/8" D: 33 cm / 8 1/8" Provenance: From Stora Enso'...

Ceiling lamp PH 4/4 designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. 1930's. Nickel plated brass and original glass. Measurements: D: 40 cm/ 15 3/4''

Vase ‘Surrea’ designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s. Stoneware with Carrara glaze. The ‘Surrea’ vase was made by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg in 1940. The Swede b...

Tapestry designed by Leo Reis, Sweden, 1980s. Hand woven wool. Signed "Leo Reis" Measurements: H: 217 cm / 6' 9 1/2'' W: 190 cm / 6' 3 3/4''

Tapestry by Leo Reis, Sweden 1980s. Handwoven wool. Measurements: H: 195 cm/ 6' 4 3/4'' L: 176 cm/ 5' 9 1/4''

Brass and lacquered brass. Provenance: Näsby Slott, Täby. Active between the 1950s and 1970s—in the golden age of Scandinavian design—Swedish interior decorator and furniture desig...

Tapestry by Bodil Bödtker Naess, Denmark, 1980s. Wool and nylon cord. Measurements: H: 100 cm/ 39 ½” L: 279 cm/ 9' 2”.  

Ceiling lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1954. Stoneware. Measurements: H: 52 cm/ 1'9" D: 20 cm/ 8". Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) was born in the to...

Painting by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s. Mixed media. H: 95 cm / 3’ 1 1/2" W: 48 cm / 1’ 7” Rune Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned Swedish artist that took much of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism spirituality and Eastern Calligraphy. He is represented at, among many others, the Museum of Modern Art, Stockholm, and the Norrköping Art Museum. Hagberg’s meditative informalism is placed between the concretism and expressionism of the 1950s, his art becoming simpler until he reduced it so far that only tightly closed picture reels...

Lacquered metal and leather. Measurements: H: 38 cm/ 15" D: 38 cm/ 15" W: 36 cm/ 14 1/8" Alvar Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer. His work includes architecture, furniture...

Cast iron, brass, lacquered metal and leather. Rare model. Alvar Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer. His work includes architecture, furniture, lighting, and glassware,...

Floor lamp designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s. Brass with a fabric shade. Stamped. Measurements: H: 102 cm / 3' 4'' D: 26 cm / 10 1/4'' Diameter of shade...

Set of twelve copper serving plates Anonymous Denmark, 1960s Dia: 28 cm / 11"

This vintage armchair is a refined example of the work of Otto Schulz, whose distinctive approach played a formative role in early twentieth-century Swedish design. The form draws in...

This monumental wall lamp was designed in the 1950s by Sten Hummel Gumaelius and produced in Sweden. Executed in brass with elongated opaline glass shades, the composition balances a...

This monumental wall lamp was designed in the 1950s by Sten Hummel Gumaelius and produced in Sweden. Executed in brass with elongated opaline glass shades, the composition balances a...

This pair of candlesticks was designed in the 1950s by Gunnar Ander and produced in Sweden in polished brass. The composition emphasises verticality and proportion, with wide, flat b...

Model 914 is a refined bedside table designed in the 1950s by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. Executed in mahogany, the piece is defined by clear proportions and a practical, well-bala...

Occasional table designed by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940’s. Rosewood with brass handles. Dimensions: H: 53 cm / 1’ 9 3/4” L: 130 cm / 4’ 3 1/4” W: 64 cm / 2' 2/3” Henningsen b...

Porcelain. Vase by Algot Eriksson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1900s. H: 73 cm/ 2' 4 3/4" D: 27 cm/ 10' 1/2"

Veneer wood relief. Tapio Wirkkala originally designed these panels as tabletops for the company Asko. He created several different marquetry patterns; some panels had a dark base a...

Vase/sculpture 'The Apple' designed by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Sweden, 1957 Glass. Measures: H: 38.5 cm / 1’ 3” W: 32.5 cm / 1’ 3/4" Ingeborg Lundin studied at the National...

Dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1960s. Wenge, steel, and leather. Set of six. Measurements: H: 81 cm/ 31 3/4'' W: 52 cm/ 20 1/2'' D: 42 cm/ 16 1...

Sofa ‘Royal’ designed by Werner West for Oy Stockmann AB, Finland, 1950s. Textile upholstery and lacquered wood legs. Measurements: H: 79 cm / 2’ 7” SH:...

Vessel ‘Kyoto’ designed by Signe Persson-Melin, Sweden, 2008. Celadon glazed stoneware. Signed. Signe Persson-Melin's 'Kyoto' jardinière is a celadon glazed stoneware vessel craft...