PAD London 2019 Catalog

PAD 2019 PADLondon London 2019

Gallery directors Isaac Pineus and Andrew Duncanson

Modernity Stockholm 20th Century Scandinavian Masterpieces Modernity specialises in the collection and sale of rare and high-grade furniture, ceramics, glass, lighting and jewellery by the most renowned Scandinavian designers of the 20th Century. Our large collection includes design classics by Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl, Arne Jacobsen Alvar Aalto, Axel Salto, Berndt Friberg – to name a few – but we are also proud to present outstanding unique pieces. With a strong emphasis on postwar design, Modernity has throughout the years established itself as one of the leading galleries in northern Europe.

Besides maintaining our much-frequented showroom in central Stockholm, Modernity has continuously supplied pieces to international collectors and museums, for example, to the MoMA and Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York, the LACMA in Los Angeles and the National Museum in Stockholm.

Modernity is a regular exhibitor at various international art and design shows in London, New York, Paris and at home in Stockholm. Andrew Duncanson, the owner and director of Modernity, regularly holds lectures on issues surrounding 20th Century Design and is often called upon to advise private collectors. Andrew has been a member of the jury for the Swedish Design Association’s annual exhibition at Stockholm’s Museum of Architecture. He is also a member of the selection committee at the prestigious Pavilion of Art & Design fairs in London and Paris.

Sofa and armchairs “Koppel” designed by Eva and Nils Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark. 1950’s.

Stained beech frame, woolen fabric with natural leather piping.

Bench designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. 1953.

Solid ash.

Daybed attributed to Carl Malmsten for Bodafors Möbelfabrik, Sweden. 1920’s - 1930’s.

Rosewood, birch and fabric.

Cabinet on stand designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark. 1948.

Birch.

Provenance: Special order for the General Danish Medical Association’s new mansion “Det Plessenske Palæ” (Domus Medica) in Copenhagen, as part of the interior design of the “Swedish living room”.

Desk “Little Bibliofilen” designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden. 1950’s.

Mahogany and Brazilian rosewood.

Pair of armchairs model 3388 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud.Rasmussen, Denmark. 1931.

Cuban mahogany and original Niger leather.

Easy chair “Mix� designed by Kaare Klint and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. 1937.

Mahogany frame and original patinated Niger leather.

Cabinet designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar LTD, Finland. 1935.

Laminated birch.

Armchair ‘Little Paimio’ model number 42 designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland. 1930’s.

Laminated birch.

Armchair number 31 designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland. 1931-1932.

Birch and Karelian birch.

Provenance: Ă…ke Bergkvist, manager of Artek, Hedemora.

Armchair and footstool designed by Bent Helweg-MÜller, Denmark. 1930’s.

Oak, brass and leather.

Two Addition sofas and a footstool designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark. 1933.

Cuban mahogany and original Niger leather.

Ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell, Finland. 1930’s.

Brass.

Table lamp PH 3/2 designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark.

1926-1927.

Polished brass and original green copper shades.

Early version without switch on base.

Stamped: PAT. APPL. Provenance: Acquired as a gift from Poul Henningsen to author Hans Kirk. By descent in the family.

Table lamp PH 5/3, designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark.

1926-1927.

Polished brass and original green copper shades.

Stamped PAT. APPL.

Table lamp PH 2/2 ‘Question Mark’ designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. 1931-1932 Brass and amber shades.

Pair of floor lamps designed by Poul Dinesen, Denmark. 1960’s.

Brass.

Floor lamp “Maja the Bee” designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland. 1960’s.

Lacquered metal and cane.

Table lamp A704 designed by Alvar Aalto for ValaistustyÜ, Finland. 1950’s.

Cast iron, brass, lacquered metal and leather.

Pair of ceiling lamps designed by Paavo Tynell for Turun Kristillinen Työväenyhdistys, Finland. 1940’s.

Brass and glass.

Pair of ceiling lamps model 9060 designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland. 1950’s.

Brass.

Provenance: This model was designed for the secretariat’s room at the United Nations, NYC,

Pair of floor lamps designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland. 1950’s.

Brass, cane and fabric shades.

Rug ‘Barcelona’ designed by Maija Kansanen for Kiikan Kutomo, Finland, 1929.

Hand-woven wool.

Rug “Hästhagen” designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström for MMF AB, Sweden. 1923.

Hand-woven wool.

Sculpture “Tennisspelare” (tennis player) by Vicke Lindstrand, Sweden. 1950’s.

Birch.

Base marked with inventory number 800S for Vicke and Marianne Lindstrand’s Foundation.

Provenance: Gift from Marianne and Vicke Lindstrand to glass artist Hanne Dreutler (1942‑2009). Thereafter in the family’s collection.

Dish designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland. 1960’s.

Aeroplane veneer.

Signed TW. Provenance: Jaakko Lindberg’s collection.

Bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Soinne Et Kni, Finland. 1950’s.

Aeroplane veneer.

Signed TW.

Pair of book cradles designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden. 1941.

Birch.

Vases “Surrea” by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Ca. 1940.

Stoneware.

Vase “Surrea” by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Ca. 1940.

Stoneware.

Vase “Surrea” by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Ca. 1940.

Stoneware.

Vase “Surrea” by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Ca. 1940.

Stoneware.

Vase designed by Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950’s.

Stoneware.

Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1950’s..

Stoneware with glaze.

Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1950’s.

Stoneware.

Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1965.

Stoneware.

Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1962.

Stoneware.

Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1962.

Stoneware.

Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1976.

Stoneware.

Mirror designed by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh, Sweden. 1930’s.

Brass, glass and opaline glass.

Highlights Within our Collection

Shelf “Futurum” designed by Axel-Einar Hjorth, Sweden. 1929.

Painted wood.

Set of four chairs ‘Futurum’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. 1928.

Black lacquered wood with woven leather.

Bench designed by Lauri Järveläinen, Finland, 1930’s.

Painted birch with pewter.

Provenance: Designed for the Kino-Palatsi cinema in Tampere, Finland. The cinema itself was designed by architect Bertel Strömmer.

Sleigh chair designed by Bรถrge Mogensen for Tage M Christensen & Co, Denmark. 1952.

Wool upholstery, steel legs and rosewood runners.

Pair of Armchairs Paimio number 41 designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland. 1931-1932.

Bent birch and lacquered plywood.

Originally designed for the Paimio sanatorium in Finland. These examples made in the 1940’s.

Two pierced back chairs designed by Peder Moos, Denmark. 1949.

Solid hand carved walnut with box wood inlays.

Signed underneath by the designer.

Dining table designed by Peder Moos, Denmark. 1949.

Solid hand carved walnut.

Unique and signed by the designer underneath. This table is registered as number RP05741 in the furniture index of Design Museum Denmark.

Cabinet on stand “Flora� model 852 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden. 1937.

Mahogany, oak and hand coloured paper.

London Office Manager - Sebastien Holt Modernity, London Office 33 Broadwick St, Soho London W1F 0DQ, United Kingdom Sebastien.holt@modernity.se Tel. +44 7712 7177 19