Magazine
From Linné to Svenskt Tenn:The Story of Josef Frank’s Flora Chest
In 1930, Estrid Ericson visited Carl von Linné’s summer residence, Hammarby, outside Uppsala. The walls of Linné’s summer residence were covered with botanical engravings — precise studies once used for teaching. Ericson found herself deeply captivated by them. Years later, when she began collaborating with Josef Frank at Svenskt Tenn, these images resurfaced in her memory. Read more …
The Story of Anna Petrus’s Hunting Tray (Jaktbrickan) A deeply personal connection to Petrus
On a March evening in 1920, disaster struck at the Tennispaviljongen in Östermalm. A fire broke out, and Anna Petrus and her family barely escaped with their lives. Her entire body of work, sculptures and prints prepared for a much-anticipated exhibition, was reduced to ashes. Read more …
Alvar AaltoTimeless Nordic design for modern living
Celebrated as a master of Nordic modernism, Aalto’s work was defined by a humanistic approach: seamlessly blending functionality, organic forms, and natural materials. His designs in architecture, furniture, lighting, and glassware were never just objects but complete works of art, created with a deep respect for human experience. Read more …
Pioneering Women of Nordic DesignVoices that Defined an Era
At Modernity, we are delighted to highlight works by some of Scandinavia’s most influential female designers. Their contributions shaped not only the history of design but also the way we think about furniture, textiles, and applied arts today. Read more …
