Swedish architect and designer Axel Einar Hjorth (1888-1959) was a major contributor to the flowering of Swedish design, which gained international attention in the 1920’s. Often considered to be the creator of Swedish Grace, the equivalent of French Art Déco, Hjorth did not hesitate to try his skills in styles that varied from the luxuriousness of neo-classicism to the severity of functionalism. Read More...
Modernity is exhibiting at the famous weavers Märta Måås-Fjetterström, MMF, at their exhibition in Båstad this summer. Carpets and furniture are mixed to create a harmonious environment that ignites interesting discussion. Read More...
Modernity supplied two US museums with iconic pieces of Nordic design, including the Flora cabinet by Josef Frank and an excellent example of Alvar Aalto's work, the model 70 occasional table. Read More...
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. Read More...
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. Read More...
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. Read More...
Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well known for creating some of the most iconic chairs of the past 100 years. Read More...
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”. Read More...
We first met Émilie Bonaventure in 2009 in Paris, when she was barely thirty years old. Her background was nevertheless impressive already then. Read More...
We are getting ready for two major fairs held this fall, PAD London in October and the Salon in New York in November. Read More...
One of the briefest, yet among the most remarkable eras of 20th-century design would have to be Sweden’s 1920’s romantic national style known as Swedish Grace. Read More...
One of the best interior designers for timeless elegance and modern sophistication, Veere Grenney speaks to Modernity about his design philosophy, projects and love for 20th Century design. Read More...
Scandinavian design entered the international scene in the 1940s and has been gaining in popularity ever since, particularly in the last decade. Read More...
“First I make the furniture, then afterwards I make a drawing” – Peder Moos. Uncompromising, eccentric, atypical, yet immensely talented are the words most commonly used to describe Danish cabinetmaker Peder Moos. Read More...
Modernity shares its four-step guide to instantly recognize the most desirable and collectible PH lamps - one of Scandinavia’s most famous designs and top collectors' choice. Read More...
Christmas is the perfect time to indulge the ones you love (or yourself) with a timeless piece of modern design. Whether you chose a lamp, a piece of furniture, glass, ceramics, textile or jewelry at our gallery, you will feel comfortable in picking a carefully curated item. Read More...
The acclaimed French designer and long-time friend of Modernity's, Pierre Yovanovitch, is a fervent collector of Scandinavian design, and of early 20th century Swedish designer Axel-Einar Hjorth in particular. Out of sheer curiosity, and because we share the same passion, Modernity asked Pierre to explain his attraction to Hjorth's creations. Read More...
Sandra Davolio is one of the most acclaimed Scandinavian ceramists at the moment. Her work can now be found in some of the most beautiful residencies worldwide, as it is gaining interest from an increasing number of international collectors. Read More...
Swedish hand-woven rugs signed MMF are the absolute finest rugs manufactured in Scandinavia this past century. An ever-growing international crowd of modern design lovers show their enthusiasm by purchasing these stunning pieces for their interiors. This is why MMF rugs have become so desirable: Read More...