When we talk about provenance in design, it is about more than knowing who made a piece. It is about the story behind it – who owned it, where it was used, and the role it played. Materials, form, and condition can make something beautiful, but provenance adds depth. It is what turns certain works into cultural landmarks, while others remain simply attractive objects.

For collectors, this history is essential. It can be the difference between something interesting and something truly significant.

Few furniture designs capture the sculptural ambition of Danish modernism as vividly as Mogens Voltelen’s Copenhagen II lounge chair, model MV60. Created in the early 1960s and produced by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, the chair embodies a rare balance of architectural boldness and refined craftsmanship. Its angular frame, suspended leather seat, and tensioned armrests produce a silhouette that is both monumental and weightless – an icon of Danish modern design.

Few designers embody the shifting tides of Swedish 20th-century design as vividly as Axel Einar Hjorth (1888–1959). Known for his versatility, Hjorth seamlessly navigated between the opulent neoclassicism of the 1920s, the pared-down functionalism of the 1930s, and the rustic modernism of his iconic Sportstugemöbler in the early 1930s. His furniture has become a touchstone for collectors worldwide, valued both for its craftsmanship and for how it encapsulates Sweden’s evolving cultural and aesthetic identity.