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Scandinavian Modern: Behind the Scenes James Vaux Tuesday 08 September 2026

Just why did Scandinavian Modern design become so popular in the mid-century and how did it turn from a revolutionary movement into just another style?  And was there a dark side to it?  Because lurking in the shadows was a Nordic project to change consumer taste and shape the model citizen using scientific experimentation and social engineering.


Picture: PH-Lamp (1958 version), Denmark

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