Gallery directors Isaac Pineus and Andrew Duncanson
Modernity Stockholm 20th Century Scandinavian Masterpieces 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 postwar design, Modernity has throughout the years established itself as one of the leading galleries in northern Europe. Besides maintaining our much-frequented showroom in central Stockholm, Modernity has continuously supplied pieces to international collectors and museums, for example, to the MoMA and 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. He is also a member of the selection committee at the prestigious Pavilion of Art & Design fairs in London and Paris.
Shelf “Futurum” designed by Axel-Einar Hjorth, Sweden. 1929. Painted wood.
Set of four chairs ‘Futurum’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. 1928. Black lacquered wood with woven leather.
Armchair designed by Frits Henningsen for Frits Henningsen, Denmark. 1932. Mahogany and original natural leather.
Bench designed by Lauri Järveläinen, Finland, 1930’s. Painted birch with pewter.
Corner cabinet designed by Erik Lund, Sweden. 1930’s.
Outside: Black-lacquered wood.
Inside: blue, green and grey-lacquered wood.
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 Marked SVENSKT TENN STOCKHOLM F8.
Table, anonymous, for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. 1930’s. Black lacquered wood with engraved pewter.
Set of four ‘Bull’ armchairs model JH 518 designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. 1961.
Oak and cognac leather.
Set of three armchairs, anonymous, Sweden. 1950’s. Mahogany and leather.
Occasional table, “Egyptian�, designed by Mogens Lassen for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. 1935. Mahogany and brass. 34
Modular TV bench model 161 designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark. 1957. Teak and wicker.
Dining table “Sabre leg” designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark. 1950’s. Teak, oak and brass.
Cabinet on stand “Flora� model 852 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden. 1937. Mahogany, oak and hand coloured paper.
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Shelving system designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden. 1940’s. Denmark. 1930’s. Lacquered steel, birch and pine.
Cabinet on stand model 2135 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden. 1950’s.
Cherry and root veneer.
Standing long-case clock, anonymous, Denmark. 1950s. Brazilian rosewood.
Sleigh chair designed by Bรถrge Mogensen for Tage M Christensen & Co, Denmark. 1952. Wool upholstery, steel legs and rosewood runners.
Ceiling lamp ‘PH Louvre’ designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. 1957. Copper and steel.
Ceiling lamp attributed to Harald Notini for BÜhlmarks, Sweden. 1920’s. Mouth-blown glass, cane and brass.
Table lamp PH 4/3 designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. 1929. Brass and copper shades.
Table lamp PH 2/2 ‘Question Mark’ designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. 1931-1932 Brass and amber shades.
Pair of ceiling lamps model 9060 designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland. 1950’s. Brass. Provenance: This model was designed for the secretariat’s room at the United Nations, NYC, USA.
Ceiling lamp “PH 4/4” by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. 1930’s. Opaline glass with brass.
Pair of floor lamps designed by Poul Dinesen, Denmark. 1960´s. Brass with green fabric lampshades.
Rug “Falurutan” designed by Barbro Nilsson for MMF AB, Sweden. 1952. Hand-woven wool.
Rug “Seaweed Light” designed by Barbro Nilsson for MMF, Sweden. 1955. Hand-woven wool.
Painting Fra Coma til Egba by Kai Führer, Denmark, 1977. Oil on canvas. Unframed. Signed “Kai Führer” on reverse.
Painting Fra Coma til Egba by Kai Führer, Denmark, 1977. Oil on canvas. Unframed. Signed “Kai Führer” on reverse.
Painting by Sven Hansson, Sweden. 1979. Painted wood relief on board.
Painting by Sven Hansson, Sweden. 1978. Wooden relief.
Painting by Sven Hansson, Sweden. 1984. Oil on canvas.
Painting by Harry Booström, Sweden. 1953. Oil on canvas. Unframed. Signed “Kai Führer” on reverse.
Vases “Surrea” by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Ca. 1940. Stoneware.
Vase “Surrea” by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Ca. 1940. Stoneware.
Vase “Surrea” by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Ca. 1940. Stoneware.
Vase “Surrea” by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Ca. 1940. Stoneware.
Vase designed by Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950’s. Stoneware.
Vase ‘Tobo’ designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller, Sweden. 1950’s. Stoneware.
Vase ‘Tobo’ designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller, Sweden. 1950’s. Stoneware.
Vase ‘Tobo’ designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller, Sweden. 1950’s. Stoneware.
Vase designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller for Tobo, Sweden. 1950’s. Stoneware.
Vase ‘Tobo’ designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller, Sweden. 1950’s. Stoneware.
Vase ‘Tobo’ designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller, Sweden. 1950’s. Stoneware.
Vase ‘Tobo’ designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller, Sweden. 1950’s. Stoneware.
Vase ‘Tobo’ designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller, Sweden. 1950’s. Stoneware.
Vase ‘Tobo’ designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller, Sweden. 1950’s. Stoneware.
Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1962. Stoneware.
Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1950’s. Stoneware.
Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1950’s. Stoneware.
Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1976. Stoneware.
Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1965. Stoneware.
Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1962. Stoneware.
Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1950’s. Stoneware with glaze.
Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1972. Stoneware.
Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1960’s. Stoneware.
Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950’s. Stoneware.
Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1964.
Stockholm Office
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Modernity Stockholm Sibyllegatan 6 114 42 Stockholm Sweden
Sebastien Holt Modernity, London Office 33 Broadwick St, Soho London W1F 0DQ, United Kingdom
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