Modernity
London, 2020
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Modernity Stockholm 20th Century Scandinavian Masterpieces Modernity specializes 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. Their large collection includes design classics by Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl, Arne Jacobsen, Alvar Aalto, Axel Salto, and Berndt Friberg, to name a few. With a strong emphasis on post-war design, Modernity has established itself as one of the leading design galleries in northern Europe. Besides maintaining their much-frequented showrooms in central Stockholm, and Marylebone, London, Modernity has continuously supplied pieces to international collectors and museums, including MoMA, and the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York, the LACMA in Los Angeles and the National Museum in Stockholm. Modernity is a regular exhibitor at various international art and design shows in London, New York, Paris, and at home in Stockholm. Andrew Duncanson, the owner and director of Modernity, regularly holds lectures on issues surrounding 20th Century Design and is often called upon to advise private collectors. Andrew has been a member of the jury for the Swedish Design Association’s annual exhibition at Stockholm’s Museum of Architecture, and is also a member of the selection committee at the prestigious Pavilion of Art & Design fairs in London and Paris.
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Modernity, London Gallery Open by appointment. 14 Cavendish Square, Marylebone W1G 9HA, United Kingdom sebastien.holt@modernity.se Tel. +44 7712 7177 19
Modernity, Stockholm Gallery Sibyllegatan 6 Stockholm 114 42, Sweden info@modernity.se Tel. +46 8 20 80 25
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Set of six “Egyptian” dining chairs by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, Denmark. 1949. Teak and Niger leather.
Dining table “Judas” by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, Denmark. 1948. Teak with circular silver inlay. 4
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Sofa designed Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, Denmark. 1943. Cherry wood and wool. 8
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Sleigh chair designed by Bรถrge Mogensen for Tage M Christensen & Co, Denmark. 1952. Wool upholstery, steel legs and rosewood runners. 9
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Set of four ‘Bull’ armchairs model JH 518 designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. 1961. Oak and cognac leather. 10
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Armchair “Aluminiumfåtölj” No 34-50/200 designed by Mats Theselius for Källemo, Sweden, 1990. Aluminium and birch bark. 11
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Easy chair model 151 designed by Björn Trägårdh for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden. 1930’s. Upholstered in velvet and feet in black lacquered wood. 12
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Easy chair “The Thumb” designed by Arne Norell for Gösta Westerberg, Sweden. 1952. Wool upholstery birch legs. 13
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Armchair “China� designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. 1944. Walnut and leather with brass nails. 14
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Armchair “Spanish” designed by Börge Mogensen for Erhard Rasmussen, Denmark. 1958. Oak and leather. 15
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Tea trolley designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden. 1940’s. Brass and original blue Reijmyre glass. 16
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Easy chair “Mix� designed by Kaare Klint and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. 1937. Mahogany frame and original patinated Niger leather. 17
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Set of four chairs ‘Futurum’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. 1928. Black lacquered wood with woven leather. 18
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Armchair designed by Ivar Callmander, Sweden. 1920’s. Black lacquered steel and leather. 19
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Cabinet on stand “Flora� model 852 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden. 1937. Mahogany, oak and hand coloured paper. 21
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Desk “Nefertiti� designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden. 1947. Floral decor veneered with several types of wood, including rosewood. 22
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Table “Utö” designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. 1932. Solid pine. 23
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Occasional table designed by Nils Fougstedt & Björn Trägårdh for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden. 1932. Ebonized wooden base and pewter top engraved with Noah’s Ark motif 24
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Ceiling lamp designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland. 1955. Copper. 26
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Ceiling light model K2-33 designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland. 1950’s. Two available. Pierced brass. 27
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Floor lamp model 2597 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden. 1940´s. Black lacquered metal with brass. 28
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Floor lamp model 2598 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden. 1950’s. Brass, steel and fabric shades. 29
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Floor lamp ‘Grasshopper’ designed by Greta Magnusson-Grossman for Bergbom, Sweden. 1950’s. Lacquered metal. 30
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Floor lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1950’s. Brass and leather. 31
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Pair of floor lamps model 2564 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden. 1950’s. Polished and lacquered brass with white textile shade. 32
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Table lamp model 2434 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1939. Polished and lacquered brass with fabric shade. 33
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Table lamp PH 5/3, designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. 1926-1927. Polished brass and original green copper shades. 34
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Table lamp PH 2/2 ‘Question Mark’ designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. 1931-1932 Brass and amber shades. 35
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Table lamp designed by Axel Enoch Boman for Orrefors, Sweden. 1915. Glass and bronze. 36
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Rug “Bankrabatten� designed by Barbro Nilsson for MMF AB, Sweden, 1966. Handknotted wool, pile technique. 38
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Rug “Sun Spots” designed by Barbro Nilsson for MMF, Sweden. 1966. Tapestry technique. Wool. 39
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Rug “Seashells” designed by Barbro Nilsson for MMF, Sweden. 1943. Handwoven wool. Kelim technique. 40
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Rug “Salerno Blue” designed by Barbro Nilsson for MMF AB, Sweden. 1948. Kelim technique. Handwoven wool. 41
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Sculpture designed by Eva Hild, Sweden. 2003. Stoneware. Unique. Signed. 43
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Vase “Surrea” by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Ca 1940. Carrara-glazed stoneware. 44
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Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950’s. Stoneware. 45
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Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1960’s. Stoneware. 46
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Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1950’s. Stoneware. 47
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Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1976. Stoneware. 48
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Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1962. Stoneware. 49
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Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1962. Stoneware. 50
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Sebastien Holt London Operations
Andrew Duncanson & Isaac Pineus Co-Directors
sebastien.holt@modernity.se Tel. +44 7712 7177 19
info@modernity.se Tel. +46 8 20 80 25
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