Modernity Seating

The 'Model 161' modular seating system designed by Hans Olsen and produced by Bramin consists of a long slatted teak platform supporting two upholstered lounge chairs and a square si...

An armchair with a bentwood frame, marked Thonet on the underside and upholstered in Josef Frank’s textile “Poison” for Firma Svenskt Tenn. The chair has a rounded back, curved armre...

This set of six ‘Cow Horn’ chairs, model JH-505, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952, represents one of his most refined explorations of seating. Executed in solid teak, the chairs ar...

A set of six English Regency dining chairs from the early nineteenth century, with rattan seats and backs set within finely proportioned wooden frames. The design reflects the Regenc...

These 'Model 465' dining chairs by Helge Sibast and Børge Rammeskov for Sibast Møbler represent a refined expression of Danish modern design. Crafted in rosewood, the frames display ...

The 'Model 50101' armchair designed by Alvar Aalto for Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas AB, is a rare and historically significant example from the formative years of Finnish modern...

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...

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...

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"

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...

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...

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...

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:...

Stool designed by Mogens Lassen for K. Thomsen, Denmark, 1942. Teak. Stamped. Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Denmark, 1942. H: ...

‘The Propeller Stool’ model 8783 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Cabinetmakers, Denmark, 1930. Canvas and ash. Signed. Kaare Klint was the father of Scandinavian moder...

Armchair, anonymous, Sweden, 1940s. Fabric and birch. Measurements: H: 100 cm / 3’ 3 1/2’’ W: 66 cm / 2’ 2’’ D: 92 cm / 3’ 1/4’’ SH: 47 cm / 18 1/2’’ AH: 59 cm / 23 1/4’’

Pair of armchairs model 3758 A designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. 1927. Mahogany and leather. Model designed in 1927 for the Danish Museum of Decorative Art prod...

Prototype wall bench and foot rest, designed by Gunnar Aagaard Andersen for PP Möbler Denmark. 1980s. Prototype in maple and natural leather. Dimens...

Lacquered steel, leather. Measures: H 83 cm/ 2' 8 2/3" W 38 cm/ 14 15/16" D 44 cm/ 17 1/3" SH 46 cm/ 18 1/8".

Crafted from solid mahogany with a seat and backrest upholstered in Swedish leather, this piece represents a refined example of Scandinavian Modern design. The combination of richly ...

Pair of armchairs ‘Eva’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1964. Leather and birch. Stamped. With its characteristically curved legs and armrests, this iconic c...

“Star” is an armchair conceived by Mats Theselius in collaboration with the Swedish manufacturer Källemo. Produced circa 2009 as part of a numbered limited edition of 360, the chair ...

Chaise longue, anonymous for Louis G Thiersen, Denmark, 1928. Lacquered wood with guilded details. Unique. H: 74 cm / 2' 5'' W: 62 cm / 2' 1/2'' L:...

Sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Velvet Upholstery. Dimensions: H: 73 cm / 2' 4 3/4'' W: 168.5 cm / 5' 6 1/4'' D: 68 cm / 2' 2 3/4'' Depth of the corner side: 136 cm / 4' 5 1/2'' SH: 43 cm / 17'' Provenance: Fredrik Anderzon who was the manager of the brewery Nässjö Bryggeri commissioned a modernist summerhouse in 1936 and this sofa formed part of the interior. Literature: A high back chair that matches this model, Christian Björk, Thomas Ekström...

Easy chair, anonymous, Denmark. 1970’s. Rosewood and wool upholstery. Dimensions: H: 65 cm/ 25 1/2" W: 86 cm/ 33 3/4" SH: 44 cm/ 17 1/4" D: 74 cm/ 29 1/4"

These exceptional armchairs are constructed on solid wood frames with mahogany-stained beech legs joined by stretcher bars, demonstrating the high level of craftsmanship associated w...

Set of twelve dining chairs ‘Darby’ designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo. Norway, 1960s. Rosewood and leather. This dining chair model 'Darby' is simple yet elegant with a s...

Sofa ‘Colonial’ designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1960s. Brazilian rosewood and black leather. Measurements: H: 60 cm/ 1' 11 5/8" W: 123.5 cm/ 4' 5/8" D: 66 cm/ 2...

Black lacquered wood with woven leather. Measures: H 110 cm/ 3' 7 3/4" W 47.8 cm/ 18 3/4" D 44 cm/ 17 1/4" SH 44.7 cm/ 17 7/8" Literature Axel Einar Hjorth Möbelarkitekt, Bo...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

This daybed reflects Ib Kofod-Larsen’s considered approach to functional furniture developed in post-war Denmark. Constructed with a solid walnut frame and a cane sleeping surface, t...

Pair of Bergere Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930s This pair of Bergere armchairs, designed by Kaare Klint in the 1930s, reflects his refined interpretation of 1...

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...

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...

Armchair ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Denmark, 1949 Teak and cane. H: 76 cm / 2' 6" W: 63 cm / 2' 3/4" D: 50 cm / 20 1/2" Arm height: 68.5 ...

A set of four chair model ‘Corall’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1937 Birch, rattan, upholstered velvet seat. Labeled. This set of four ‘Corall’ chai...

Pair of armchairs, anonymous, France 1940s. Oak and bast. Loose back cushion upholstered in red wool. Measurements: H: 87,2 cm/ 34 1/4'' W: 67 cm/ 26 1/2'' D: 56 cm/ 22'' SH: 42 c...

Easy chair designed by Hans Asplund for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1955. Walnut and leather. This rare easy chair, designed by Hans Asplund for Nordiska Kompaniet in 1955, exemplifies Swedish mid-century modern design. Custom-made for the beauty salon at NK’s flagship department store in Stockholm, only six chairs were made and never offered for retail sale. Asplund’s collaboration with NK often involved site-specific furniture, tailored to complement the interiors of the store or other commissioned spaces. This particular chair highlights Asplund’s focus on functionality and elegance, featuring the walnut frame with elegant, flowing curves that define its sophisticated design paired with cognac leather upholstery. Hans Asplund (1921–1994) was a prominent Swedish architect and designer, belonging to the renowned Asplund family of architects, which included his father, Gunnar Asplund, one of Sweden’s most celebrated architectural figures. Hans Asplund is best known for his contributions to Swedish modernism, blending functionality with elegance in both architecture and furniture design. Provenance Architect Hans Asplund (1921-1994). Thence by descent to his son, diplomat and UN ambassador Bo Asplund (1950-2024). Thence by descent to the present owner. Literature Ingegerd Henschen & Stig Blomberg, "Svenskt Möbellexikon", Förlagshuset Norden AB 1961, p. 162-163. Filippo Alison...

A pair of stools model ‘Berga’ designed by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s. Pine & fabric. H: 55 cm / 1' 9 5/8" L: 69 cm / 2' 3 1/4" D: 40 cm / 1' 3 3/4" SH: 43 c...

Sofa designed by N.D. Hansen and Flemming Johansen for cabinetmaker Ove Lander Denmark, 1930s Cuban mahogany frame with linen-blend upholstery and leather piping. From a private Da...

Stool ‘The Unrockable’ designed by Hans Sandgren Jakobsen for Werner Denmark, 2010s Solid ash. Stamped. H:47 cm / 18 1/2'' W: 74 cm / 2' 5'' D: 38 cm / 15''

Set of fourteen dining chairs designed by Niels O Møller for JL Møller Denmark, 1962-1968 Brazilian rosewood with woven cane seat and back The ten dining chairs are model 65, origi...

Oak. H: 33 cm/ 13" W: 37 cm / 1' 2 1/2" D: 27.5 cm / 10 3/4''

Pair of armchairs, Sweden, 1930s. Black lacquered wood, brass and upholstery. H: 62 cm / 2' 1/4'' W: 57 cm / 22 1/2'' D: 62 cm / 2' 1/4'' SH: 56 cm / 22''

Stool ‘The Unrockable’ designed by Hans Sandgren Jakobsen for Werner, Denmark, 2010s. Ash. Stamped.

A pair of chairs attributed to Erik Chambert, Sweden, 1950s. Oak with mother of pearl and ebony inlay.

Sofa ‘Utö’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Stained pine. Provenance: From a private Swedish collection. Original cushion. 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...

Stool designed by Calle Warfvinge, Sweden. Contemporary. Ash. Unique. Engraved ‘CW’. This contemporary Swedish stool is a work of unparalleled craftsmanship. Calle Warfvinge ca...