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
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Vase designed by Anne Nilsson for Orrefors Sweden, 1960s
By Anne Nilsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Anne Nilsson for Orrefors
Sweden, 1960s.
Cut glass.
Signed.
H: 25 cm / 10''
D: 24.5 cm / 9 3/4''
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Sofa designed by N.D. Hansen and Flemming Johansen, cabinetmaker Ove Lander
Located in Stockholm, SE
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...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Mandrill sculpture designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Uppsala Ekeby Sweden, 1940s
By Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mandrill sculpture designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Uppsala Ekeby
Sweden, 1940s
Stoneware.
Signed.
H: 31 cm / 1''
L: 43 cm / 1'' 1' 3 / 4
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Vase ‘Surrea’ designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Sweden, 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase ‘Surrea’ designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
Sweden, 1930s
Stamped.
H: 34 cm / 13 1/2''
W: 15 cm / 6''
D: 11.5 cm / 4 1/2''
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Vase 'Surrea' designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase ‘Surrea’ designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
Sweden, 1940s
Stoneware with Carrara glaze.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Floor lamp designed by Alf Svensson for Bergboms Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Floor lamp designed by Alf Svensson for Bergboms
Sweden, 1950s
Wood and leather.
H: 150 cm / 4' 11''
Diameter of the shade: 43 cm / 17''
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Floor Lamps
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vase ‘Sommerso Oro’designed by Laura Diaz De Santillana for Venini Murano, Italy
By Laura Diaz de Santillana
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase ‘Sommerso Oro’designed by Laura Diaz De Santillana for Venini Murano
Italy, 1997
Glass.
Signed.
H: 12 cm / 4 3/4''
W: 23.5 cm / 9 1/4''
Category
1990s Italian Vases
Materials
Glass
Dresser and Mirror set designed by Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dresser and Mirror set designed by Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark
1960s
Rosewood and mirrored glass.
Stamped.
Chest of drawers:
H: 60 cm / 23 1/2''
W: 78.5 cm / 2' 9''
D: 40 cm / 15 3/...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood
Table lamp model B 275 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table lamp model B 275 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd
Sweden, 1960s
Brass and white lacquered metal.
Stamped.
H: 70 cm / 2' 4''
Diameter of the base: 26 cm / 10 1/4'...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Occasional table model 6687 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table model 6687 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen
Denmark, 1927
Mahogany.
Stamped.
H: 52 cm / 20 1/2''
Diameter: 80 cm / 2' 7 1/2''
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rug 'Bright Carpet' designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström for MMF, Sweden, 1928.
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug ‘Bright Carpet’ designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström for MMF
Sweden, 1928.
Wool.
Signed.
Length with tassels: 303 cm / 9' 11 1/4''
Length without tassels: 396 cm / 12' 12''
Wid...
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Stool ‘The Unrockable’ designed by Hans Sandgren Jakobsen, Werner Denmark, 2010s
By Hans Sandgren Jakobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
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''
Category
2010s Danish Stools
Materials
Ash
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