Magazine
Paris exhibition 1925100 year anniversary
Sweden was invited to participate in the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris—an invitation that would come to define the country’s identity as a design nation for the rest of the 20th century. Read more …
Public treasuresDive in to Modernity's lighting pieces originally created for public spaces
For collectors of 20th-century design, lighting originally created for public buildings holds a special kind of appeal. Our founder Andrew Duncanson is always specially intrigued when getting the opportunity to acquire lighting pieces with an interesting provenance as for public buildings. Read more …
Anonymous or is it?Explore our collection of unnamed designs
Not every masterpiece comes with a name tag. Some of the most remarkable pieces in our collection were created by unknown hands Read more …
Uno ÅhrénThe easy chair, and the ladies’ salon
With a frame of rosewood, and upholstery in a deep red velvet, this piece was the epitome of modern luxury; the ladies' easy chair designed by Uno Åhrén. The subtle curvature and exaggeration of the back rest is stunningly sculptural, and the silhouette exudes femininity. This piece was part of a set that included both a chaise longue and coffee table and is among some of the most sought-after pieces displayed at the World's Fair exhibition in Paris, 1925. Read more …
