About 1st Modern
Signe Tollefsen and Gustav Svartvik founded 1st Modern in 2015. Driven by a desire to offer an exclusive selection of Scandinavian design to the world, we put together our best qualities, the result of which was 1st Modern. To guarantee the best experience for you, we are involved in the whole process, from sourcing to packaging, and strive to give you our absolute best. Based in Karlstad, Sweden, we are at the heart of Scandinavian design, and can thus offer you a splendid amalgam of carefully selected items from the so-called Mid Century Modern design era. Can t find w...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant Swedish Modern table lamp crafted in brass, featuring a sculptural central figure and two gracefully curved arms. The balanced, lyrical form is characteristic of 1940s Swedis...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Grace Table Lamps Model 15455 by Böhlmarks
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant pair of Swedish Grace table lamps by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, model 15455. Each lamp features a faceted mahogany stem paired with brass details and a gracefully curved two...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamp by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna
By Skultuna, Pierre Forsell
Located in Karlstad, SE
Brass table lamp model 121 by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, Sweden.
This rare lamp features a sleek cylindrical brass body, with the upper section adorned by a perforated pattern that...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Floor Lamps by Philips, 1960s
By Philips
Located in Karlstad, SE
Refined pair of 1960s floor lamps by Philips. Each lamp features a slender stem wrapped in stitched leather, paired with brass details that add warmth and subtle sophistication. The ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp Model 716 by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant table lamp designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, model 716. The lamp features a wide, gently flared brass shade with perforated detailing at the top, providing a soft...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bar Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Dyrlund, Reno Wahl Iversen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sophisticated foldable bar cabinet designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo in the 1960s. Crafted in richly grained rosewood, the cabinet features a clever fold-out construction that d...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Chandelier by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s
By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
Distinctive 1930s chandelier designed by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik. The nickel-plated fixture features five softly curved arms surrounding a central sphere (partly...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 for Odense Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Erik Buch
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful pair of Model OD-61 bar stools designed by Erik Buch for Odense Møbelfabrik. Crafted in richly grained rosewood, the sculptural frames display Buch’s characteristic organic...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Swedish Floor Lamp in Patinated Brass, 1930s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Graceful Swedish floor lamp from the 1940s, crafted in patinated brass. The lamp features a slender adjustable stem with decorative scroll details and a brass socket, complemented by...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Yngve Ekström “Palett” Side Table, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant side table model Palett designed by Yngve Ekström. The organically shaped tabletop is crafted from beautifully figured masur birch, accented with subtle brass inlays at the l...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Wood
Brass Pendant by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms, Eje Ahlgren
Located in Karlstad, SE
Striking brass pendant designed by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms in the 1960s. The lamp features a sculptural domed shade with a polished brass surface that beautifully reflects its surro...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Table Lamps by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s
By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant pair of table lamps by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, crafted in oxidised brass with a warm, aged tone. Each lamp features a sculptural stem with subtle decorative ridges and a ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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