Set of Six 'Eterna' Armchairs by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko

Origin: Denmark Designer: Grete Jalk Manufacturer: Poul Jeppsen Era: 1950s Materials: Teak Measurements: 19.75" wide x 19" deep x 30" tall Condition: In good original condition with...

Origin: Denmark Designer: Henry Kjærnulf Manufacturer: EG Kvalitetsmøbler Era: 1970s Materials: Oak Measurements: 20" wide x 20" deep x 37" tall Condition: In excellent original co...

Origin: Denmark Designer: Johannes Andersen Manufacturer: Chr. Linneberg Møbelfabrik Era: 1958 Materials: Rosewood Measurements: —- Condition: Frames in excellent original c...

Origin: Denmark Designer: Hans Olsen Manufacturer: Bramin Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: Inquire for dimensions. Condition: In excellent original condition.

Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Set of 2 available. Listed price is for a single.

Pair of armchairs model "Laila" designed by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko in Finland, 1950s. These iconic armchairs were designed by the famous Fi...

The “Laila” models from the series by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen originates from 1948, with the earliest original drawings kept in the Lahti City Museum in their Lappalainen Collection. Designed in the halcyon phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a unique evidence of how traditional Finnish craftsmanship was brought into modernism. This sofa is from the Finnish designer’s most famous series called “Laila”. The design became sought after by collectors even in its production time, which is quite rare in the case of Nordic mid-century modern furniture. Lappalainen was a renowned designer, famous for his designs’ comfort. Some of his designs even received medical approval because they had such a good seating that it prevented back problems. As an essentially Finnish modern piece, this sofa is built around the core characteristics of the era: gently rounded edges, tapered wooden legs, and a generous, fully upholstered body. The style was modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges and generous seat cushion and back with three large tufted buttons. In the absence of ornamentation, the three large tufted buttons on the back stand out, creating depth as they sink into the textured green fabric. The design has the “classic Nordic look”, which explains the contemporary popularity of this sofa both among the public and museums. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the wooden, tapered legs as well. Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous for its traditions. This sofa was created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing company founded in 1918 by Aukusti Asko Avonius, known for the production of high-quality furniture. By 1930 the company had developed into the largest furniture chain in Finland and the largest supplier of furniture in the Scandinavian countries. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s Laila...

Rare set of 4 dining room chairs attributed to the Finnish designer Ilmar Lappalainen and Asko, 1960s Finland. The special chairs have a cu...