MODERNITY
Modernity is a leading gallery in Stockholm dealing in 20th Century design and the finest Scandinavian designers of furniture, ceramics, glass, lighting and jewellery. The gallery’s range consists of both well-known classics and rare pieces, with an emphasis on post-war design. At PAD 2014, Modernity pays tribute to the Scandinavian mid-century movement with classic pieces from Sweden, Denmark and Finland.
GDC interiors: Why PAD?
Andrew Duncanson: We’ve exhibited in PAD Paris for seven years and this is our 4th year in London. We love London because this is the best for what we do in terms of sales and in terms of the feeling of the place as well, so we love London and we love PAD.
GDC interiors: What are the highlights of your stand?
Andrew Duncanson: It’s actually 3 pieces this year: The cabinet and chairs by Carl Hörvik designed for the Swedish Pavilion for the World Exhibition in 1925. Sweden’s international breakthrough in design and architecture came with its participation at the Paris World Exhibition in 1925. Sweden gained a worldwide reputation in design and architecture, and the most important and acclaimed furniture in the Swedish pavilion was an exclusive set of furniture for the reception hall, including the gilded cabinet and small armchairs designed by Carl Hörvik. Uno Åhrén’s unique and eye catching chaise longue that was first exhibited at the Gothenburg Jubilee Exhibition of 1923. The latter was created for Swedish company Mobilia and was an archetype for the whole exhibition and a portrait of what Gothenburg was willing to show off to the world. And the exotic marquetry chest of drawers designed by Carl Malmsten for the World Exhibition
