The rustic modernism of Axel Einar Hjorth, expressed here in the “Utö” console table and rare “Skoga” lounge chair, both from the 1930s, goes exceptionally well with Mats Theselius’s post-modernist “Moose skin chair” from 1991. Sofa by Fleming Lassen, floor lamps by Tapio Wirkkala, ceiling light by Hans Bergström. Large dragon sculpture by Wilhelm Kåge, Swedish midcentury ottoman. Artwork with wooden inlays from Mjölby Intarsia.
Luxurious “Record” desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, designed for NK in the 1930s and carfeully restored to bring out the beautiful birch root and zebrano veneer. “Lovö” chair, also by Hjorth. Very cool 1940s desk lamp from Philips, faience egg with striking glaze by Hans Hedberg.
“Lovö” chairs and console table by Axel Einar Hjorth, designed for NK in the 1930s. They were among the new “sport’s cabin furniture”, made in response to the new right to vacation in Swedish society that led more to acquire summer homes. Striking balance of rustic modernism. Beautiful ceiling light by Bo Notini, decorated with rattan and elegant brass details. Mirror by David Rosén, pewter jar by Anna Petrus, “Relief” jar by Wilhelm Kåge and turn of the century bronze vase by Emy Wahlström.
Luxurious “Record” desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, designed for NK in the 1930s and carfeully restored to bring out the beautiful birch root and zebrano veneer. “Lovö” chair, also by Hjorth. Very cool 1940s desk lamp from Philips, faience egg with striking glaze by Hans Hedberg.
Carl Malmsten’s adorable “Kalas-Skrindan”, or “Party Trolley”, balances modernism and rustic traditionalism in a perfect way. Use it to roll in all your party needs. “Argenta” vases by Wilhelm Kåge, pendant light by Hans Bergström and set of five stools by Alvar Aalto.
Cute modernist work station with colorful 1950s lighting from ASEA and unique, playful pendant with multiple shades by Hans Bergström. Neat birch desk by Alvar Aalto, made in the 1930s. Dark green painted top. Matching stool, also by Aalto. Oversized earthenware vase from Andersson & Johansson Höganäs.
Stunning modernist cabinet by Otto Schulz, with faux leather fronts. Striking decor made with brass nails in a graphic pattern. Comfy 1940s lounge chairs by Gösta Jonsson, lovely small coffee table by Josef Frank. Stoneware by Berndt Friberg, table lamp by Paavo Tynell.
Dreamy set of “CH 27” lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner, wreathed with rattan. Beautiful oval side table by Finn Juhl, adorned with “Veckla” vases by Stig Lindberg. The cool floor lamp is from ASEA, the ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström. Original resin shade.
The inlays on the front of the Carl Bergsten chest form a lively aquatic scene with pearly fish, an observant octopus, sea urchins and shellfish. Like looking into the clear ocean on a still day. Alvar Aalto screen, “Grasshopper” floor lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman. Stoneware vases by Berndt Friberg, brass ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström.
Finnish, Swedish and Danish pieces come together in this lounge group. Sofa with leather webbing by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, chunky coffee table by Carl-Axel Beijbom and lounge chairs by Peter Hvidt. A Norwegian “Bambi” armchair is seen by the bookshelf. Floor lamp by Bertil Brisborg, a Hans Bergström chandelier above the coffee table. Pewter by Estrid Ericson and Nils Fougstedt.
Märta Blomstedt’s generous “Aulanko” lounge chair was designed for the hotel in Helsinki with the same name in 1939. Blomstedt was the architect behind the hotel as well. Always stunning screen by Alvar Aalto, ASEA floor lamp and beautiful oval side table by Josef Frank. The jar on the table is by Estrid Ericson and the donkey stool from British Omersa, sold through Svenskt Tenn.
Beautiful Swedish Grace dining table, with a red limestone table top on a rustic base. The curved lines add sophisticated gracefulness to the sturdy form. Chandelier with lovely prisms by Elis Bergh, stoneware vases by Gunnar Nylund and Carl-Harry Stålhane. Deer sculpture by Gunnar Nylund.
The striking 1930s desk by Alvar Aalto is a cool, boxy piece that creates a warm atmosphere with its light birch color. An Uno Åhrén dining chair adds more functionalist geometry. The patinated brass mirror by Josef Frank and a floor and table lamp hybrid by Tapio Wirkkala complete the set.
The collection of Berndt Friberg stoneware is exhibited on the “Lovö” dining table by Axel Einar Hjorth – purely elegant vases coming together with rustic modernism. Tapio Wirkkala’s rare floor lamps offer different opportunities and look as distinctly cool each way.
Beautiful bronze vases from GAB, made during the 1930s. Patinated into deep green shifting colors that add vivacity to the pure, classic forms. GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an important influence on the Swedish art and crafts and industrial design scenes for more than a century. Jakob Ängman, a major reformer of of Swedish silver smithery and an accomplished craftsman, was its creative director from 1907 to 1942. At GAB, he developed a style that combined the unique characteristics of 1920s classism and 1930s functionalism.
Matte pewter and warm, glowing brass make a beautiful combination, particularly when they also share modernist lines and expressions. 1930s pewter candlesticks by Nils Fougstedt and jars by Sylvia Stave and Harald Linder. Brass “Variabel” candlesticks for thicker candles and an elegant pair for thinner ones, both by Pierre Forssell.
Few things delight us more in the realm of Scandinavian Modern than the amazing stoneware that was made during this period. This group is made up of our largest pieces and they all have their own personality. Carl-Harry Stålhane, Stig Lindberg, Gunnar Nylund and Berndt Friberg are represented here, table by Hans-Agne Jakobsson.
