Studio Schalling

Rare cabinet from the Sport series, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in 1933.

Executed in acid-stained pine, the cabinet belongs to Hjorth’s celebrated Sportstugemöbler, developed for Swedish weekend and summer houses. Its restrained form emphasizes the natural grain and knots of the pine, with substantial wooden handles and boldly shaped transverse supports defining the construction.

The practical interior combines open shelving with two small drawers, reflecting the direct functionality and robust craftsmanship characteristic of Hjorth’s cabin furniture.

Villa Prenker, designed by Bruno Mathsson for office furniture manufacturer Helge Prenker in Kungsör, Sweden. Completed in the 1950s, the house combined a private residence with offices and an exhibition space.

Inspired by the American Case Study Houses Mathsson encountered during his travels in the United States, the design was adapted to the Nordic climate through innovations including insulated glazing known as Bruno Pane and underfloor heating. Its extensive glass façades and unusual plan create a striking example of Swedish post-war modernism.

Originally built to showcase furniture as well as provide a home, Villa Prenker reflects Mathsson’s wider interest in light, transparency and the relationship between interior and landscape.

Photos by via Bukowskis

Rare Bullhorn Chair, model JH-518, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1960 and produced by master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen. Produced in limited numbers, it is among Wegner’s rarer and more sculptural chair designs.

Executed in richly figured teak with contrasting oak inlays, the chair is defined by its sweeping horn-shaped backrest, carefully sculpted into a fluid continuous form. The original natural leather seat has developed a warm patina with age, complementing the rich tones of the timber.

A refined example of Wegner’s mastery of organic form, material and traditional Danish craftsmanship.

Rare model 5029 wall lamp, designed by Swedish architect and designer Carl-Axel Acking for Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik in Malmö. The design is documented in the company’s 1940 catalogue.

Executed in brass with its original white lacquered reflector, the lamp features an asymmetric, softly curved form. A perforated brass shade directs light upward onto the broad reflector, creating a warm and diffused indirect illumination.

The combination of polished brass, white lacquer and an organic silhouette reflects the more expressive direction of Swedish Modern during the early 1940s.

MP-43 easy chair with matching ottoman, designed by Brazilian architect and furniture designer Percival Lafer and produced by Lafer MP in Brazil during the 1970s.

Upholstered in olive-green leather, the chair features a low, enveloping shell with deep button tufting and exposed leather lacing. A dark metal support connects the seat to a cruciform rosewood base, repeated in the matching ottoman.

An adjustable headrest and side-mounted lever further reflect Lafer’s experimental approach to comfort, construction and Brazilian modern design.

Hvitträsk, the lakeside retreat designed by Eliel Saarinen, Herman Gesellius and Armas Lindgren between 1901 and 1904, served as both a home and shared studio for the three Finnish architects.

Set among forests and rocky landscapes outside Helsinki, the complex combines Finnish building traditions with influences from Arts and Crafts, National Romanticism and Jugendstil. Stone, timber, decorative tiles, textiles and handcrafted furniture create richly layered interiors closely connected to the surrounding landscape.

Hvitträsk also became an important cultural meeting place, welcoming figures including Jean Sibelius, Gustav Mahler and Carl Milles. It was here that the architects worked on major projects including Helsinki Central Railway Station and the National Museum of Finland.

Photos via Commune Design

An unusually large vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren and produced by Rörstrand in Sweden during the 1940s.

Executed in stoneware, the vase is distinguished by its bold spherical form and intricate relief decoration. Vertical cream-colored ribs are arranged in horizontal bands against a richly varied brown glaze, creating a strong rhythmic pattern that emphasizes the volume of the vessel. Viewed from above, the decoration radiates toward the narrow opening, further highlighting Lönegren’s sculptural and geometric approach to ceramics.

A rare freestanding desk, model Bo 85, designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Bovirke in Denmark during the 1950s.

Crafted from teak and beech with brass details, the desk is defined by its asymmetrical, organically shaped top and slender tapered legs. A suspended teak drawer unit with brass handles provides practical storage while preserving the light and elegant character of the design.

A rare height-adjustable PH 6/3 floor lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1930s.

The lamp combines a patinated brass structure with a white lacquered base and a striking yellow three-shade system. Its telescopic stem allows the height to be adjusted, while the layered shades in lacquered copper and frosted glass carefully reflect and diffuse the light. When illuminated, the yellow surfaces create a particularly warm, amber-toned glow.

Le Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, completed in 1913 by Auguste Perret, was a radical departure from the ornate theatres of its time. One of the earliest major Parisian buildings constructed in reinforced concrete, it became an important precursor to Art Deco.

More than a century later, the theatre has undergone a sensitive renovation, with new interiors and furniture by French designer Constance Guisset. Curved seating in warm reddish tones, wood and textiles have been introduced alongside the original marble, gilding, decorative reliefs and lighting by René Lalique.

The result creates a subtle dialogue between the theatre’s historic character and contemporary design, while preserving the distinctive identity of this landmark Parisian interior.

Photos by .leroux & Constance Guisset Studio via Architectural Digest France