Modernity

Side table designed by Anti Hakkarainen for Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland 1949. Stone mosaic top, forged iron base. Measurements: H: 49.5...

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...

Stool, “Sauna”, designed by Bertel Gardberg for Villa Jouhki, Finland, 1950's. Apachi wood. Measurements: H: 42 cm/ 1' 5" Very rare, custom order apachi stool. Originally designed...

Model designed for Johannes Hansen. Solid teak. Measurements: L: 194 cm/ 6' 5" W: 42.5 cm/ 16 3/4" H: 31 cm/ 12 1/4". Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well kn...

Set of six chairs model 2025 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Lacquered wood frame and a fabric upholstered seat. Marked. Josef Frank designed this chair i...

Ceiling lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden. 1950s. Lacquered steel. Measurements: Height of each arm: 74 cm/ 2' 5 9/32" Height of lamp, as pictured: 30 cm/ 11 13/16" Diameter, as pictured: 90 cm/ 35 7/16" Provenance: Designed for the Kalmar City Hall, in Kalmar, Sweden. Produced in a limited quantity. Active between the 1950s and 1970s—in the golden age of Scandinavian design—Swedish interior decorator and furniture designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson is best remembered for his softly glowing, glare-free lighting fixtures, which were inspired by the "organic modern" approaches of Danish lighting master Poul Henningsen and Finnish icon Alvar Aalto. Experimenting with a wide range of materials—including brass, iron, glass, fabric, and wood shavings—Jakobsson mastered both the direction and colour of light. His designs are known for their hidden bulbs and streamlined ornamentation, which created diffused, muted lighting. A prolific career to say the least, his company produced over 2,000 separate Hans-Agne Jakobsson lamp...

Rug designed by Greta Skogster-Lehtinen for Aaltosen Mattokutomo, Finland, 1930s. Flat weave. Crafted in Finland by Aaltosen Mattokutomo in the 1930’s, Greta Skogster-Lehtinen desi...

Shelf designed by Alvar Andersson for Hyresgästernas Möbelaffär, Sweden, 1930s. Lacquered wood with metal inlays. Measures: H: 115 cm W: 80.5 cm D: 27 cm

Sculpture designed by Lars Erik Falk, Sweden, 1990s. Lacquered steel. Signed. Measures: H: 18 cm / 7'' W: 55 cm / 21 3/4'' Provenance: From the artist's estate.

Set of six dining chairs “Poem” designed by Erik Chambert, Sweden. 1953. Lacquered birch and cane. This extraordinarily light and delicate high-backed chair design called “the Poem Chair...

This elegant mid-century rug is executed in the relief pile technique, a method widely associated with Swedish textile design of the period. By combining areas of varying pile height...

This painting forms part of 'Endless Wall', the most ambitious and conceptually significant project by Einar Höste, developed in 1986. Conceived as a monumental installation of 456 i...

This sculptural work from the 1950s unfolds as a continuous, spiralling form, its compact coil suggesting movement held in suspension. The flowing curve evokes natural growth pattern...

Mogens Andersen developed a painterly language defined by bold contrasts and an expressive handling of colour, with compositions that shift dramatically in tone and structure from on...

The tray “Barockbrickan,” produced for Svenskt Tenn and manufactured in Italy during the 1980s, is defined by its high-gloss acrylic surface and softly undulating, scalloped edges. A...

These 'Model 350' armchairs were designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik and were presented at the Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in 1958. Constru...

Designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, the Karneval vase belongs to one of the most recognisable ceramic series of Swedish post-war Scandinavian Modern design. Produced between 1...

Side table 'Model 6' in richly figured rosewood, designed by Helge Vestergaard Jensen and produced by Jason Møbler in the 1960s, exemplifies the disciplined proportions and material ...

Dish designed by Karin Björquist for Gustavberg, Sweden. 1960s. Stoneware. Diameter: 38.5 cm/ 15 5/32" Height: 2.5 cm/ 15/16"

Wall sculpture by Elli Hemberg, Sweden. 1960s. Painted wood. Unique. Dimensions: H: 38 cm/ 15'' L: 118 cm/ 46 1/2''

This mixed-media painting by Sophie Tottie dates from the 1990s and reflects her sustained investigation into surface, material, and abstraction. Constructed through layered applicat...

This expressive allmoge-inspired cabinet reflects the renewed Swedish interest in vernacular craft that emerged in the late nineteenth century. Rooted in rural tradition yet shaped b...

This Swedish wall-mounted light from the 1980s presents a striking example of late twentieth-century Scandinavian design, where illumination and geometric abstraction are brought int...

This unique woven painting was created in 2002 by David Svensson. Rather than applying pigment to a conventional support, Svensson constructs the image from the material itself. Thin...

Stoneware with a bronze glaze in an iron frame Measurements: H: 102.5 cm / 3' 5" W: 77 cm / 2' 7" D: 12 cm / 4 3/4".

This substantial cast iron planter is a commanding example of Swedish Grace — Sweden’s distinctive interpretation of 'Art Deco' that emerged during the 1920s. Defined by clarity of f...

This painted wooden sculpture can be attributed to Arne Lindaas, an artist frequently described as a “Renaissance Man” for his fluency across disciplines. Lindaas worked with equal a...

Sculpture by Torsten Johansson, Denmark. 1980s. Lacquered iron on wooden base. Dimensions: H: 99 cm/ 3' 3 1/4'' W: 40,5/ 16'' D: 27 cm/ 10 5/8''

This pair of model PH 2/2 wall lamps was designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1930s. Part of the celebrated PH lighting system developed in...

Floor lamp model 2599 — affectionately known as the “China Hat” — is among the most distinctive lighting designs by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. Three elegantly arched arms rise f...

This sideboard, dating from the 1930s–1940s, is veneered in richly figured elm, the expressive grain lending depth and quiet movement across its surface. The composition is balanced ...

This rare table lamp, model 15582, was produced in Stockholm during the 1950s by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik and stands as a refined example of Swedish Modern lighting. Executed in br...

This brass floor lamp by ASEA captures the quiet sophistication that defines Swedish mid-century lighting. The circular brass-clad base conceals an internal iron weight and rests on ...

Crafted in brass — and occasionally encountered in nickel-plated variants — this fully adjustable floor lamp embodies a refined and quietly confident approach to Danish lighting desi...

Table Lamp model 2468, designed in the 1950s by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, is one of the most recognisable and spirited lighting designs of Scandinavian mid-century modernism. Dis...

Designed in the 1940s by Lisa Johansson-Pape for the Finnish manufacturer Orno, this floor lamp reflects the disciplined and highly functional approach that defined Johansson-Pape’s ...

Model 2194 is a sideboard that illustrates the quieter, more architectural side of Josef Frank’s work for Svenskt Tenn. While Frank is widely celebrated for his vivid and expressive ...

Model 2135 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn is a cabinet that exemplifies the refined balance between material richness and architectural lightness that defines Frank’s work. Raised o...

Designed in the 1950s by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Model 2106 is a sideboard that reflects Frank’s distinctive vision of modern living. Crafted in richly figured pyramid mahogany...

Model Mi 1050 is a wall-mounted shelving system designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo during the 1960s. Crafted in birch and pine, the system is defined...

Presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in 1961, the JH 518 “Bull” chair is a confident and sculptural design by Hans J. Wegner, produced by the esteemed cabinetm...

Hans J. Wegner’s Flag Halyard Chair, model GE 225, is one of the most striking and unconventional lounge chairs of the Danish modern movement. Designed in 1950 and produced by Getama...

The Architect’s Desk, model JH571, designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Copenhagen cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in 1953, represents one of the most refined and architecturally minded w...

This refined armchair by Niels Jensen is a compelling example of contemporary craftsmanship rooted in classical tradition. Executed in solid mahogany with a hand-woven cane seat, the...

This beautifully sculpted armchair by Eva Koppel and Nils Koppel, produced by Slagelse Møbelværk in the 1950s, is a rare and highly desirable example of the couple’s furniture work f...

This elegant pair of mid-century candelabras is attributed to Gunnar Ander, whose distinctive approach to form is evident in the lively, asymmetrical rhythm of the arms and the refin...

This table is notable for its use of solid birch and its low, elongated proportions, characteristic of Bruno Mathsson’s work with lightweight wooden furniture during the mid-20th cen...

This elegant folding chair by Poul Hundevad is a refined example of Scandinavian vintage design from the 1950s. Crafted in Denmark, the chair combines a sculptural patinated oak fram...

This dresser was designed by Henning Korch for the cabinetmaker C.F. Christensen in Silkeborg. It is constructed in rosewood with expressive palisander veneer creating a continuous s...

Stig Lindberg’s “Snurran” vases belong to a series produced in limited numbers. “Snurran” means that the vase can be turned around. This clever piece can be either two vases and one ...

Edward Hald (1883 – 1980) is one of the well-known Swedish glass artists who have worked for Orrefors. After studying in Leipzig, he completed his artistic training with Henri Matiss...

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...

This stoneware vase designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller and produced at their workshop in Tobo is a composed example of Swedish ceramics. Finished in a carefully balanced brown and ...

This silk relief by Pasi Välimaa demonstrates a highly refined approach to textile as an expressive and spatial medium. Executed in silk organza with a silk dupion reverse, the work ...

This beautiful Swedish table mirror is a freestanding, double-sided design intended for flexible and considered everyday use. Both mirrored surfaces are mounted within a stable frame...

This stoneware dish was designed by Tyra Lundgren and produced by Rörstrand in the early 1930s, a period closely linked to the development of Scandinavian modern ceramics. Executed i...

This stoneware dish designed by Tyra Lundgren for Rörstrand is a refined example of early Nordic modern ceramics. Executed in high-fired stoneware, the surface is finished with a sof...

This rectangular coffee table by Bernt Petersen is a well-considered example of Danish modern design, defined by clarity of form and careful attention to material. Crafted in richly ...

This sculptural tray is a refined example of Danish modern craftsmanship from the second half of the 20th century. The circular frame is formed from bent rosewood, with a flowing rim...

This reclining chaise longue, model 36 by Bruno Mathsson, is a clear expression of Swedish modernism and the principles that shaped Scandinavian design in the mid-20th century. Desig...