About 1st Modern
Signe Tollefsen and Gustav Svartvik founded 1st Modern in 2015. Driven by a desire to offer an exclusive selection of Scandinavian design to the world, we put together our best qualities, the result of which was 1st Modern. To guarantee the best experience for you, we are involved in the whole process, from sourcing to packaging, and strive to give you our absolute best. Based in Karlstad, Sweden, we are at the heart of Scandinavian design, and can thus offer you a splendid amalgam of carefully selected items from the so-called Mid Century Modern design era. Can't find w...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Scandinavian Mid Century Table Lamps by ASEA
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of Table Lamps by ASEA, Sweden, circa 1950
This pair of Swedish table lamps was manufactured by ASEA around 1950 and reflects the refined simplicity of Scandinavian mid-century ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Art Deco Table Lamp in Brass
Located in Karlstad, SE
This Swedish table lamp from around 1940 features a sculptural brass figure set within a crescent-shaped frame. The base is cast in brass with soft scalloped edges and raised relief ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
This Swedish floor lamp was manufactured by ASEA in the 1950s and reflects the clean lines and thoughtful functionality of mid-century Scandinavian design. The height is adjustable b...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Karlstad, SE
This Swedish chandelier from the 1930s is a fine example of Art Deco design with a warm, natural feel. Made with inlays of masur birch and elm root, the central wooden hub features a...
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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Midcentury Armchairs Model "Sibbo" by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish armchairs, model "Sibbo," designed by Yngve Ekström in the 1950s. Crafted from oak, these chairs showcase Ekström's signature balance of form and function. The spindle backre...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
XL Swedish Modern Brass and Glass Pendants
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of rare Swedish Modern pendants in brass and glass, manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. The globes are crafted using an advanced three-layer glass technique, ensuring optim...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Pendant in Brass and Glass by Böhlmarks
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
A striking pendant lamp from the renowned Swedish lighting manufacturer Böhlmarks, dating back to the 1940s. This piece features an amber-toned, frosted glass shade with delicate sta...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Table Lamp in Brass by Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant Scandinavian table lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden, 1920s.
This lamp is made of solid brass with details in mahogany.
Condition: Very good condition with patina and ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Pendant in Brass and Glass Model "10436" by Böhlmarks
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
Böhlmarks Pendant Model "10436" by Harald Elof Notini, 1930s
A refined pendant lamp, model "10436," designed by Harald Elof Notini for Böhlmarks during the 1930s. This exquisite piec...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Bedside Tables
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish mahogany bedside tables from the 1940s. Featuring a simple yet functional design, each table has a single drawer with a brass handle and an open lower shelf for additional st...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Scandinavian Midcentury Armchairs Model "Sibbo" by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish armchairs, model "Sibbo," designed by Yngve Ekström in the 1950s. Crafted from oak, these chairs showcase Ekström's signature balance of form and function. The spindle backre...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Swedish Modern Uplight Floor Lamp
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish floor lamp from the 1940s with a combination of elm and brass. The slender, fluted rod in elm is complemented by brass details and a decorative, weighted base. The lamp is de...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
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