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  • Modernity at TEFAF New York 2018 - May 4 to 8th

    Modernity is proud to be part of the second edition of TEFAF New York Spring, running from May 4 - May 8th, at the historic Park Avenue Armory. The fair has a strong focus on modern and contemporary art and design.

  • Modernity exhibits at c/o Stockholm

    Modernity will exhibit together with five Stockholm galleries rare pieces of the finest quality at a restored 19th century stable in Stockholm city center from 12-14 April 2018.

  • Modernity exhibits at TEFAF New York Spring 2018

    The second edition of TEFAF New York Spring will run from May 4 to May 8, 2018, a timing which coincides with auctions, exhibitions, and other fairs in New York dedicated to modern and contemporary art and design.

  • Modernity at TEFAF Maastricht 2018 - March 10 to 18th

    Widely regarded as the most high-profile art, antiques and design fair, TEFAF Maastricht focuses on showcasing the best works of art available on the market, all presented by 275 of the world’s leading galleries.

  • Modernity collaborates with CF Hill

    Modernity is delighted to announce our collaboration with CF Hill on their 'Post War and more' exhibition, styling three rooms within a historic building near Kungsträdgården

  • Modernity at PAD Genève 2018

    Modernity takes part in the first edition of PAD Genève, 31 January to 4 February, 2018, on the grounds of the prestigious artgenève fair.

  • Axel Salto - Master of Stoneware

    Axel Salto is one of the most celebrated ceramists of the 20th century, due to his internationally recognised style and interpretation of nature in his designs.

  • Welcome to Stockholm Design Week

    The most important week of the year for Scandinavian design will be held in and around Stockholm, 5 to 11 February, 2018. Modernity will be participating with Think Yesterday, an exceptional installation honouring masters of 20th Century Nordic design.

  • Holiday Gift Guide for Nordic design aficionados

    It is never an easy task to find the perfect gift for that special picky family member or friend with a very curated taste who happens to have (almost) everything. Hence this gift guide made of nine exclusive pieces of Scandinavian design: lighting, home decor or jewellery, all vintage Scandinavian design pieces, for the stylish collector.

  • Modernity at the Salon Art + Design 2017

    The Salon Art + Design fair is now open to the public at the Park Avenue Armory in New York and we are proud to share the first pictures of our stand with you.

  • Eliel Saarinen - Master of harmony

    Eliel Saarinen (1873-1950), father of Eero Saarinen, was the leading architect of the Finnish romantic style in his native country in the early 20th Century.

  • Modernity at PAD London 2017

    Modernity is exhibiting for the seventh time in a row at the renowned art and design fair PAD, which is once again pitching its famous tent in chic Berkeley Square, Mayfair. The six-day fair offers an eclectic mix of modern art and design, making this the perfect event for any collector or connoisseur.

  • Josef Frank - Modernism undone

    Josef Frank was a true European, he was also a pioneer of what would become classic 20th century Swedish design and the “Scandinavian Design Style”.

  • Modernity at Masterpiece London 2017

    "A stand of supreme elegance with a consistent aesthetic, bringing their top-quality Scandinavian design to the fore". The Masterpiece Jury granted Modernity the Joint Runner-Up Display Award.

  • Modernity at TEFAF Maastricht 2017

    Modernity was pleased to participate in the much anticipated 30th edition of one of the world's most prestigious art fairs. TEFAF takes place between March 10 and March 19, 2017, in the Netherlands, at the Maastricht Exhibition and Congress Centre (MECC), with a preview on March 9, from 12 pm to 9 pm.

  • Financial Times Weekend features Andrew Duncanson

    The Financial Times Weekend features Andrew Duncanson and Modernity in the House & Home section Saturday September 24th. It tells the story of how Andrew became an Expat and about life as a dealer of 20th century Scandinavian design, living in Stockholm and in having a country home by the sea.

  • Modernity featured on BBC’s The Art of Scandinavia

    Modernity is featured in BBC’s extensive program “The Art of Scandinavia”, broadcasted on BBC4 and BBC Worldwide. The presenter Andrew Graham-Dixon explores the history of Norway, Denmark and Sweden through the region’s art. The third film looks at Sweden as Scandinavia’s ‘modern miracle’ focusing on artists, designers and architects of the 20th century.

  • Modernity supplies international museums

    Modernity has once again sold important pieces of design to international museums. This time the famous Zig Zag chair by Gerrit Rietveld sold to the Milwaukee Art Museum in the US. The National Museum of Scotland has also recently purchased important pieces of jewellery.

  • Ilse Crawford’s collaboration with Modernity

    The world famous design icon Ilse Crawford has created a unique space within the Modernity showroom in Stockholm. Modernity is proud to present for the first time publicly in Sweden her brass cabinet and the Ilse sofa.