Why does mid-century modern furniture remain among the most sought after in auctions across the world?
Well-crafted functional and minimalist Danish furniture became a world phenomenon from the 1950s onwards. Capitalising on Denmark’s late industrialisation, post-second World War Danish designers’ focus on quality materials and craftsmanship gave them an international advantage over standard factory-made furniture.
The Design in Scandinavia exhibition travelled to the United States and Canada in 1954-1957 and introduced modernism to North America. With more than 700 objects from furniture to textiles, ceramics to glassware, the exhibition toured to big cities and influenced designers and consumers.
As suburban homes embraced the open floor plan and minimalist decor, Danish-made furniture became the quintessence of tasteful modern design – simple, functional and beautiful. And of course, Europeans too embraced this new interior design style.
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