Nordic Modernist Design

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Modernist design emerged in the early 20th century as a response to social and technological changes. Design became simplified, clean lines replaced ornamentation, and new materials were embraced.

Exhibition information

When

23 September 2016 - 12 March 2017

Where

National Museum of Scotland, Exhibition Gallery 3, Grand Gallery

How much

Free

This small display showcased an outstanding collection of Nordic modernist design donated to the museum, featuring works in ceramics, glass and jewellery. Assembled over the last 50 years, the collection features leading designers from Scandinavia and Britain, including Kaj Franck, Timo Sarpaneva and Henning Koppel.

Stacking glass, of blue glass, by Saara Hopea for Nuutajärvi Notsjo, Finland
'Arkipelago' candle holder of cast clear glass with visible bubbles and irregular surface, designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Finland
'Minas' cup, made by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark
Ring, design number 139, designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Denmark
'Ateenan aamu' ('Morning in Athens'), set of four hanging glass objects designed by Kaj Franck for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland, c. 1954

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Supported by the Embassy of Denmark

Header image: Silver brooch, design number 369, designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Denmark.

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