Det Moderna Hemmet Appraisal

Det Moderna Hemmet: Inredningskonst i Sverige och andra länder

This item is an original Swedish title page of the seminal interior design book 'Det Moderna Hemmet' (The Modern Home), edited by Hans Rabén and published by Bokförlaget Natur och Kultur. The paper is a fine-grained, off-white or cream-colored stock, typical of mid-20th-century high-quality publishing. The layout features classical serif typography in black ink, meticulously spaced. The text identifies the subject matter as interior art in Sweden and other countries, noting the inclusion of 318 images and 25 color plates. Based on the publisher and editor, this specific volume likely dates to 1937 or 1942, representing the peak of the Swedish Modern and Functionalist movements. The condition of this page appears excellent, with minimal foxing, crisp edges, and no visible tears or heavy creases, though slight yellowing consistent with age is present. The craftsmanship of the layout reflects the industrial design standards of the era. This book is a significant historical document for researchers of Scandinavian interior design and architecture, offering a comprehensive look at the domestic aesthetics of the pre-war and early-war period.