Nike. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, Finland. 

Originally designed 1950’s. These jubileum examples from the edition of 45 from 2002.

Designed by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark. 1960’s.

Brazilian rosewood and matt steel legs.

About Modernity: Modernity is a leading gallery in Stockholm, Sweden, dealing in 20th century design. We specialize in Scandinavian Design: furniture, ceramics, glass, lighting and jewellery. Our range consists of both well known classics and rare pieces by artists such as Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Alvar Aalto, Axel Salto, Berndt Friberg, to name but a few. The emphasis is on post-war design.

Modernity supplies pieces to international collectors and museums. Our busy central showroom has also become a meeting place for anyone interested in 20th century design.

(Source: modmuse)

E60 Stool, 1932

Paimio 41 Chair,1932

Johannes Norlander Ask Chair and Table for Collex Japan 2005

I have chosen to design an office collection because I feel there is a lack of well-designed products in this area. in scandinavia we have several financially successful office furniture companies but the choice is still very standardized. we accept design in the home as a matter of course, but it is a commodity in short supply at the office.

I always try to reduce the expression of the products, and stick to one idea. simple is good. My source of inspiration has been the classic engineer’s office, the corner of the workshop where you sit on your metal chair.
such utility furniture is beautiful in its simplicity and I am striving for a similar clarity in my furniture. I want to peel away the aesthetic additions and create a beauty that is based on the function of the product. furniture should be honest, you should be able to see how it is constructed. I want to find my way to a new type of ’original form’. I like clear and natural lines of course I romanticise about the concept of industrialised. but ‘constructs’ can also be seen as a sour comment on much of contemporary design. There is too much routine design. I think it’s bloody great to be so analogous.’

Rose chair in Gustvain grey with Nordic style blue striped upholstery and an antique white finish 

Biarritz Dining Chair from Brissi

Normann Copenhagen Founded by Jan Andersen and Poul Madsen in 1999, Normann Copenhagen has evolved into a well-known brand offering high-quality innovative products developed in cooperation with world-famous artists. Their flagship store is located in Østerbro, on the eastern side of the city, and stocks their entire collection and more.