"Whereas Bauhaus architects and designers spurned historical developments and advocated materials such as tubular steel and rigid forms to meet the needs of mass production, their Scandinavian counterparts in Sweden, Denmark, and Finland adopted a distinct humanist view by combining international modernist principles with regional craft traditions."
"Nordic Modernism"
An exhibition that explores early functionalist traditions of Scandinavia. Jacksons presents 'Nordic Modernism', an exhibition that explores the early Functionalist traditions of Scandinavia. Whereas Bauhaus architects and designers spurned historical developments and advocated materials such as tubular steel and rigid forms to meet the needs of mass production, their Scandinavian counterparts in Sweden, Denmark, and Finland adopted a distinct humanist view by combining international modernist principles with regional craft traditions.
Swedish pioneer Axel Einar Hjorth passionately promoted the adoption of functionalism in Scandinavia. Parallel to the launch of Nordic Modernism at the Stockholm Exhibition 1930, Hjorth was commissioned to design the interior of the Tösse bakery, several original chairs from which are on display at Jacksons. The pre-war furniture, textiles, and lighting in the exhibition illustrate key features of a uniquely Scandinavian approach to Modernism.
Jacksons Berlin
Lindenstraße 34, 10969 Berlin
Tuesday – Saturday, 12 – 6 pm
Jacksons specializes in the best of Scandinavian and international vintage design 1900 - 2000 with main focus on Scandinavian classics. Opening their first gallery in 1981, Paul and Carina Jackson have built one of the most extensive collections of twentieth-century Scandinavian and international vintage design. Celebrating over three decades in Stockholm, Jacksons has earned a reputation for providing an unparalleled standard of quality and expertise in the field. Jacksons maintains a deep respect for natural patina and original wear, which has contributed to the unique character of these historic pieces.
In 2007, Jacksons launched a satellite location in Berlin situated in the "Galerienhaus", alongside some of Europe's leading contemporary art galleries. Jacksons Berlin provides a platform to experiment with new forms of exhibiting and re-invigorating historical design. The gallery seeks to mediate design history with thematic exhibitions, and to promote the work of some of the finest twentieth-century designers, architects, and artists working in furniture, lighting, ceramics, glass, and textiles.
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