This Sunday

Bag the last of the advance discount tickets ahead of the day HERE or pay full price on the door.

New Designers

The Modern Shows® team is thrilled to welcome both new faces and familiar favourites to Christison Hall’s contemporary section upstairs this Sunday.

Explore new exhibitors, Wallace Sewell, presenting a vibrant and cozy array of textiles designed to bring warmth and texture to any space, Adaesi Ukairo, whose beautiful sculptures will be exhibited alongside evocative black-and-white photography from roadfactoryfilms and Olly from SLOWE Living whose sustainable and stylish modernist sofa-bed is perfect for urban living.

Meet Clare, a former TV producer, who fell in love with the artistry of Vietnamese crafts and founded East Holly West which imports ethically sourced pottery from Tuhu Ceramics, a female-owned business that champions traditional craftsmanship. Adding a splash of vibrant colour, Fleur D’Light will showcase unique lighting that introduces a talking point to any interior for the first time at Midcentury Modern® fair..

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the dynamic fusion of midcentury and contemporary design with 85 stands of Midcentury and Modern spread across the 60s designed Christison Hall with its concrete, wood and acoustic brick interior and the Victorian cloisters beyond..

Click HERE to discover show details and reserve your advance tickets at a discounted rate.

Images (from top left): Wallace Sewell, Adaesi Ukairo, Jo Davies, SLOWE Living

Can’t Make the Fair?

Discover extraordinary, sustainable treasures from the comfort of your home at The Modern Marketplace. This is the go-to destination for finding unique, high-quality gifts while supporting small, independent businesses.

Take a peek at Storigraphic’s eye-catching, eco-friendly selection of stationery, homeware, and accessories—perfect for the holidays. Their Christmas collection bursts with colour and personality, making it a joy to shop for the festive season.

Explore Original Homewares' captivating midcentury furniture and dive into Owl and the Elephant’s playful, industrial finds, including original signed Kokeshi dolls, authentic maps, and vintage bus blinds. These items fly off the (virtual) shelves, so each week brings fresh, inspiring new pieces.

Curated with love and care, The Modern Marketplace offers an eclectic mix of midcentury dealers, cutting-edge designers, and creative brands, ensuring you find something unforgettable for everyone on your list this season.

Check it out today and make this Christmas one to remember.

Images (from top left): Owl and the Elephant, Original Homewares, Storigraphic, Owl and the Elephant

Auctionet

An extraordinary piece of design history is about to resurface at Karlstad Hammarö Auktionsverks autumn auction December 5-8th.

A rediscovered "Borgen" chair from the famed 1930 Stockholm Exhibition designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, was part of a living room set showcased at the exhibition pivotal in introducing functionalism to Sweden.

Hjorth, who was Nordiska Kompaniet's chief architect, became famous worldwide for his "sportstugemöbler" (sports cabin furniture), particularly made from pine, these pieces have achieved record auction prices in recent years. However, during the 1930s, Hjorth's designs were criticised by some for what they termed "profit-functionalism"—modernist shapes executed in luxurious materials, creating a Scandinavian interpretation of Art Deco.

The "Borgen" chair was purchased after the exhibition by Karlstad Stadshotell and placed in the Royal Automobile Club's lounge on the second floor of the hotel. It remained there until the hotel changed ownership in 1984. The chair then spent years tucked away in a drying cabinet in an outhouse in the Värmland forests, until its recent rediscovery by one of the auction house’s appraisers with it's estimate set at around £3,580.

Find out more about Auctionet HERE.