About VN Vintage Modern
We offer a collection of 20th century Scandinavian design furniture, lighting and home accessories, including the works of masters such as Axel Einar Hjorth, Carl Malmsten, Paavo Tynell, Berndt Friberg, and others. Our client list includes top designers and architects in the US and overseas, including Japan and Australia. We have appeared in Elle Decor magazine and other related web outlets. With over 20 years experience in high-end interior design, we also provide full interior decoration services as well.
Established in 20051stDibs seller since 2012
Featured Pieces
"Utö" table by Axel Einar Hjorth fro NK
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Long Island City, NY
The "Utö" table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, in 1932. Sweden.
Stained pine, light scratches. Featured in the book " Axel Einar Hjorth Mobel Arkitekt".
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Snowflakes Chandelier by Paavo Tynell, with 48 Snowflakes, circa 1960s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell produced presumably by Taito Oy / Lightolier. Circa 1960s.
Brass, perforated brass, brass mesh, fine wire. Original glass defuser , patented by...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A pair of Just Andersen planters model 164
By Just Andersen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Just Andersen (1884-1943) patinated disco metal planter, model 164, Denmark, 1926-29. Minor scratches, very good vintage condition. Stamped with JA model number.
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
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Metal
Floor Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Floor lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland circa 1950th.
Perforated brass shade with rattan wrapped brass stem. Stamped Taito.
Height 58". Brass shade dimensions: L 10...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
A chandelier by Carl Axel Acking
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Long Island City, NY
Six light chandelier model "981" designed by Carl Axel Acking for Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik
Sweden, 1950s
(4) perforated brass shades and (2) edition sockets on top. Bras...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A Table by Axel Einar Hjorth model "Skärgården" for NK
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
A folding table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Model " Skärgården ". Sweden, 1927.
Stained birch with original finish. No restoration or re-polish have been ...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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Birch
A pair of important and early Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovo" Chairs
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of important and early Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovo" sandblasted and stained pine chairs by Nordisca Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932.
The present chairs were exhibited and acquired at the Nordiska Kompaniet spring exhibition of 1932, when the "Lovo" series was first introduced.
This rare available set of chairs are the earliest known of the "Lovo" series , as well as only known with metal tags. Later stained in black.
Literature: Christian Bjork, Thomas Ekstrom...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
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Pine
A pair of large wall lamps by Carl-Axel Acking
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of extremely rare wall lamps model “5017”, designed by Carl-Axel Acking (Sweden, 1910-2001) for Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik, Malmö, 1940th. Large version of Model "50...
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
"Typenko" Console/bookcase by Axel Einar Hjorth.
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Long Island City, NY
"Typenko" Console/bookcase designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. Circa 1933.
Stained birch. Manufacturer label with numbers attached.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
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Birch
Large table lamp by GUNNAR NYLUND
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large stoneware vase now a table lamp designed by GUNNAR NYLUND for Rostrand, Sweden , circa 1950th. " Rubus" series. Medium brown textured glaze. Marked by manufacturer. Newly rewi...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Axel Einar Hjorth
Lovö
table for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930th.
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
A coffee or side table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, for Nordiska Kompaniet, Model “L0v0″, Circa 1930th.
Acid stained pine. Diam 24″. H 20”. Production drawing number by pencil on ...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Pine
A Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito OY, Model 9082
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Chandelier deigned by Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) for Taito OY, Finland , circa 1950th. Model 9082. Brass, glass and wood slats shades.
Dimensions: H 40″ × Diam 23″. Existing wires,...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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