Finding Aids to Special Collections in the VMFA Archives | Scandinavian Design Collection SC-15
Special Collection 15 (SC-15)
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Archives
Margaret R. and Robert M. Freeman Library200 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23220-4007
Business Number: 804-340-1495
library@vmfa.museum
URL: https://vmfa.museum/library/special-collections-archives/
Kevin Williams, Archives Intern; Finding aid encoded by Sylvio Lynch III, Archives Intern (2020)
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Use
The collection is subject to all copyright laws. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright, beyond that allowed by fair use, requires the researcher to obtain permission of copyright holders.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Custodial History
The collection was donated by John and Laila Pearsall and Eric Lipman in 1986.
Preferred Citation
Scandinavian Design Collection (SC-15). VMFA Archives, Richmond, Virginia.
Processing Information
All material was left in its original state and was arranged according to designer.
Historical Note
With a focus on functionality and simplicity, the Scandinavian design movement began in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland in the 1950s. One of the primary drivers of the Scandinavian style was that everyday items could be made beautiful, modern, and affordable to everyone. This sentiment most likely emerged as the result of a new wave of social democracy in the years after World War II, coupled with the increased availability of low-cost materials and improved methods of mass production. Typically, Scandinavian design products utilizes pressed wood, plastic, enameled aluminum, or pressed steel in its construction.
Container List
- mixed materials SC-15 Box 1 Folder 1 Item: SC15.01.0.001 SC15.01.0.001
Imperial MoblerundatedEnglish
- mixed materials SC-15 Box 1 Folder 2 Item: SC15.01.0.002 SC15.01.0.002
Danske Snedker Mester MoblerundatedEnglish
- mixed materials SC-15 Box 1 Folder 3 Item: SC15.01.0.003 SC15.01.0.003
Johannes HansenundatedEnglish
- mixed materials SC-15 Box 1 Folder 4 Item: SC15.01.0.004 SC15.01.0.004
Lunning Collection1960English
- mixed materials SC-15 Box 1 Folder 5 Item: SC15.01.0.005 SC15.01.0.005
Herman MillerundatedEnglish
- mixed materials SC-15 Box 1 Folder 6 Item: SC15.01.0.006 SC15.01.0.006
Risom Design1955English
- mixed materials SC-15 Box 1 Folder 7 Item: SC15.01.0.007 SC15.01.0.007
Poul KiaerholmundatedEnglish
- mixed materials SC-15 Box 1 Folder 8 Item: SC15.01.0.008 SC15.01.0.008
Jens QuistgaardundatedEnglish
- mixed materials SC-15 Box 1 Folder 9 Item: SC15.01.0.009 SC15.01.0.009
Hans Knudsens PladsundatedEnglish
- mixed materials SC-15 Box 1 Folder 10 Item: SC15.01.0.010 SC15.01.0.010
Miscellaneous CataloguesundatedEnglish