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Period: 1940s
Tubino Table lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This table lamp, named Tubino, was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni already in 1949 (!). Initially, the lamp was produced by Arredoluce, from the 1970s it was taken i...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Otto Schulz Armchair in White Sheepskin and Beech, Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare wingback chair was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Goteborg, Sweden in the 1940s. The elegant organic lines of the design create a striking silhouette. Its ...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Midcentury Spanish Oak Credenza
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Midcentury Spanish oak credenza. Stunning colonial, brutalist style solid oak sideboard. With three door with double arched panels. Lar...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Benelux
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic Brutalist Dark Wooden Dining Table with X-Legs, Italy, 1940's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern; Italy; Rustic; Brutalist dark wooden dining table with X-legs, Italy, the 1940s;
Rustic dark wooden dining table with X-...
Category
1940s Italian Rustic Vintage Benelux
Materials
Wood
Frits Henningsen Easy Chairs with Fluted Legs, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
‘Danish master cabinetmaker’ or “snedkermester” has become a commonly used term for Danish furniture makers, even though the expression is quite exclusive and only applies to certain craftsmen. Frits Henningsen is justly one of the most renowned master cabinetmakers, with this pair of easy chairs illustrating why.
The typical elements of Danish modern furniture, the straight lines, the clear design, had developed with time, starting on the long path from the historical style that was still predominant in the 1920s. Architect and furniture maker, Frits Henningsen had a significant role in paving this path. As an active member of the Cabinetmakers Guild from 1927, he was admired by his peers for the high quality of his craftsmanship. The shape of this chair model shows Henningsen’s opposition to the younger designers in the 1940s who preferred strictly straight lines. Henningsen on the other hand, believed furniture design needed to maintain curvature which contributed to a homely look. These easy chairs were designed in this period and feature the uncompromising designer’s personal...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940's Brass and Elm Table Lamp Designed by Harald Elof Notini for Böhlmarks
By Bohlmarks, Harald Notini
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Brass and elm modernist table / desk lamp with beautiful patina true the years by Harald Norton for Böhlmarks in Sweden from the 1940's.
The shade is adjustable in angle.
Consists o...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Brass
Round Wabi-Sabi Rustic Coffee Table, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Round Wabi-Sabi rustic coffee table, France, Craftsmanship, 1950's
Rustic round coffee table with a four-legged base. The rounded top makes space for objects like magazines and ot...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Wood
Wrought Iron Provincial Green Patina Floorlamp with Silk Shade, France, 1940's
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Den Haag, NL
French provincial wrought iron green Patina floorlamp with silk shade.
Original green paint gilded, Adjustable in height.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Benelux
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Dining Table with Inlayed Top in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, oak, France, 1940s.
This well-designed dining table is architectural in its structure and alludes to the stylistics traits of the artistic Art Deco movement of the 194...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Benelux
Materials
Oak
Pair of Johannes Brynte Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin and Ash Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Johannes Brynte and produced by his company Bryntes Möbler in Sweden in the 1940s. The organic lines and curved backrest give the desi...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Ash
Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Sideboard in Darkened Oak With Copper Details
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, sideboard, darkened oak, copper, France, 1940
This sturdy credenza in oak is truly a sculptural piece. It is equipped with three doors hiding several shelves and a ...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Benelux
Materials
Copper
Set of Vintage Snowshoes, 1943
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Vintage pair of snow shoes. Manufatured in 1943 by Snowcraft Inc. in Norway, Maine, US.
Category
1940s Vintage Benelux
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Art Deco Model "Voltaire" Extandeble Dining-Table Designed by the Coene, Belgium
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining table by De Coene Frères chairs, model Voltaire, featured in original catalogue as the number 03-81-689. The table is made from Iroko wood which has a warm amber, golden, medi...
Category
1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Benelux
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Stained Beech Legs, Scandinavia 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Scandinavian design is a distinctive style that represents a design philosophy guided by functionality, simplicity and clean lines. The stylishly upholstered design of these chairs i...
Category
1940s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Navy Chair by Emeco
By Emeco
Located in Meulebeke, BE
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous production ever since.
This is a recent production in a very good condition.
Category
1940s North American Industrial Vintage Benelux
Materials
Aluminum
Sculptural Solid Wood Side Table with Column Base, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The side or accent table is the unsung hero of furniture types. Serving not only as catch-alls for drinks, vases or magazines, they are also decorative power players in any room, add...
Category
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the recognizable touch of Danish Modernism. Thanks to its elegantly curved shape, this type of so...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Dom Hans van der Laan Pine Dining Room Chair, 1940s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chair by Dom Hans van der Laan, Netherlands, 1960s.
The chair was designed by the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect, Dom Hans van der Laan for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictu...
Category
1940s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Pine
European Oak Panelled Box Chair in Sheepskin, Europe, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
While dating from the 1940s, this chair has an entirely unique look that cannot be pinned to a single era or even style movement. This is the charm of this chair as well, as it can b...
Category
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940's Venini Murano Glass Pendant Light
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice pendant light designed by Paolo Venini.
Circa 1940's.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Benelux
Materials
Brass
French Club Chair in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Club chair, leatherette, beech, brass, France, 1940s.
This classically sculpted armchair features a seating that is designed as a shell, which embraces the sitter wonderfully. The c...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Brass
1940's Extra Large Porcelain Pheasant Made By Rudolf Chocholka At Keramos Vienna
By Keramos Vienna Manufactory
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely rare, extra large, porcelain pheasant designed and made by Rudolf Chocola at Keramos in Vienna Austria in the 1940's. This big pheasant is marked and numbered: 2536.
In abs...
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Benelux
Materials
Porcelain
Early Edition ‘Eva’ Side Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early edition ‘Eva’ side chair by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden 1960s. This one features a solid birch frame and has the original woven seat and back. Few signs of wear, o...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Hemp, Birch
‘Romantica’ Sofa by Piero Ranzani for Elam, Italy 1950s
By Elam, Piero Ranzani
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing ‘Romantica’ sofa by Piero Ranzani for Elam in rosewood, Italy 1950s.
The straight lines of the wood construction stand out beautifully against the rounded shapes of the cush...
Category
1940s Vintage Benelux
Materials
Brass
“Clam” Chair by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, Denmark, 1944
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Clam” chair has a beloved design thanks to which it is considered by many as one of the most attractive chairs of Nordic Design. At the same time, this chair is arguably also the most mysterious piece on the Danish furniture market.
The model has a rather perplexing history, and has been attributed to several designers before, the latest being the Danish architect Phillip Arctander. However, recent research revealed that the “Clam” is the model that in fact started the story of Madsen & Schubell. Arnold Madsen designed this model in 1944 in his small basement workshop in Gothersgade, Copenhagen.
This chair has a characteristic organic shape with soft curves, perched on club-shaped beech legs. The name comes from the shape of the seat and back that together form the silhouette of an open clam. The round armrests compliment the overall round feel of the chair. The seat is slightly raised towards the front, while the back is tilted to provide great sitting comfort. The seat and back are covered in light sheepskin, adding to the soft and cosy feel of this “Clam”. Interestingly, Hans Schubell invented the special connecting piece of this chair, formed from only one piece of wood. The rest of the seat and backrest were glued to this single piece.
In 1944, the chair was already exhibited in conjunction with the presentation of the newly opened furniture store NY FORM A/S in Copenhagen, which sold the leading design of the day. In 1945, the Clam went into serial production as the first model of the new furniture company Madsen & Schubell and many well-known stores soon included Madsen & Schubell in their product range. Illums Bolighus was one of them, as were the Messen department store and the Copenhagen furniture store Nordisk Staal-og-Møbel Central. In 1953, Madsen & Schubell sold the licence of the chair to the Norwegian company Vik and Blindheim.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in light sheepskin. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
26.38 in W x 33.27 in D x 32.28 in H; Seat height 14.96 in; Arm height 22.64 in
67 cm W x 84.5 cm D x 82 cm H; Seat height 38 cm; Arm height 57.5 cm
About the designer:
Henry Hans Schubell...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Tubular steel and Hardwood Chaise longue, France 1940's
By Le Corbusier, Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Tubular steel and hardwood Chaise longue ,France 1940's.
This unique lounge chair has a normal and recline position.
Category
1940s French Bauhaus Vintage Benelux
Materials
Steel
Rustic Wabi Sabi Rattan Chair, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Wood; Cord; Wabi Sabi; Rattan; dining chair; side chair; France; French Craftsmanship; 1940s; Mid-Century Modern;
Rustic chair with comfortable cord seating and an imperfec...
Category
1940s French Rustic Vintage Benelux
Materials
Cord, Wood
1940's Brass and Elm Table Lamp Designed by Harald Elof Notini for Böhlmarks
By Bohlmarks, Harald Notini
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Brass and elm modernist table / desk lamp with beautiful patina true the years by Harald Norton for Böhlmarks in Sweden from the 1940's.
The shade is adjustable in angle.
Consists o...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Mahogany Credenza by Charles Van Beerleire, Belgium, 1940s
By Charles Van Beerleire
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco buffet with a striking black lacquer top, crafted by the renowned Charles Van Beerleire. This bespoke piece, custom designed for a disce...
Category
1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Benelux
Materials
Bone, Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
Spanish Green Glazed Terracotta Jar with Elegant Decorations
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A very exceptional Spanish Terracotta Jar,Urn from the town Girona,
great old patina and traces of a Green Color,
3 special lines of carved de...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Benelux
Materials
Terracotta
Nautical Bar Cabinet in Oak in Style of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In style of Charles Dudouyt, bar cabinet, oak, glass and rope, France, 1940s
Maritime inspired bar cabinet in style of the French Master craftsman Charles Dudouyt. The dry bar featu...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Benelux
Materials
Rope, Glass, Oak
French Art Deco Set of Four Dining Chairs in Red Leatherette and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, leatherette, oak, brass, France, 1940s
The strong, elegant form of the geometrical backrest with spindles, all executed in the finest oak is absolutely s...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Benelux
Materials
Brass
Walnut Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt in Dark Brown with a Polished Finish, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Beautiful large sideboard by Charles Dudouyt in Dark brown Walnut with a polished finish. Made in the 1940s. Four doors and two drawers with the typical geometrical shapes by Dudouyt...
Category
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Benelux
Materials
Walnut
Rustic Wabi Sabi Stool, Four Legged, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Wabi Sabi; Stool; Four-Legged; France; 1940s;
Rustic wabi-sabi wooden stool with a four-legged base and an oval-shaped seat. With its remarkable patina, the design reminds...
Category
1940s French Rustic Vintage Benelux
Materials
Wood
Axel Larsson Armchair in Bouclé and Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Larsson, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Axel Larsson and produced in Sweden in the 1940s. The elegant and dynamic design is formed by the curved shape of the armrests and backrest. The le...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Danish Wooden Tripod Milking Stool, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Functional design is the evident guiding principle of many Scandinavian pieces from the early mid-century, and there is hardly a better example than this milking stool. In earlier da...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Wood
Reupholstered Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame and White Upholstery
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In the manner of Viggo Boesen, sofa, fabric Gabriel 'Savak', stained beech, Denmark, 1940s
This charming sofa is designed in the manner of Danish designer Viggo Boesen (1907-1985),...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Patinated Reddish Brown Leather and Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Jacob Kjaer, Sofa, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1940s
This sofa is attributed to the Danish cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer. The design truly intensifies the experience of sitting by means of the impressive construction featuring delicate lines and curved shapes. The backrest develops gracefully into the armrests in a curvaceous movement, which contributes to the sofa’s solid and stabile appearance. Kjaer decided to stay modest with decoration by implementing tufted buttons on the seat, which add a grandiose touch to the sofa. The patinated leather radiates a vibrant reddish brown...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Gilt Metal Wall Mirror, Attributed to Ramsay, France, circa 1940
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice gilt metal wall mirror, circa 1940, France.
Gilt metal frame with decorative goat head, beveled mirror.
Dimensions: 70 cm H, 44 cm W, 6 cm D.
Good original condition.
All purcha...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Metal
Early Herman Miller LCM Lounge Chair, Labeled
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic LCM lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Beautifully bent seat and backrest. Chrome base with shock-mounts in exce...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Danish Sofa in Soft Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wood, upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
This Danish sofa catches the eye due to the exquisitely shaped armrests. From the high backrest the armrests float downwards in three curves. ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Erik Bertil Karlén Curved Easy Chair for Firma Rumsinteriör, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The dark wood, the beautiful upholstery, and Erik Bertil Karlén’s timeless design makes this rare easy chair a beautiful representation of Swedish m...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten High Back Chair in Walnut and Black Leather
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, high back chair, walnut, brass, leather, Sweden, 1940s.
Rare armchair designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. This chair exhibits a warm walnut frame which is ni...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Brass
Arm Chair by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig and Gino Maggioni, Italy 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, Gino Maggioni
Located in Hellouw, NL
Rare armchair by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig and Gino Maggioni, circa 1940s. The base consists of two square-shaped sides and the chair's legs. This design is very recognizable from ...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Wood
Swedish Art Deco Ceramic Fish Silver and Aquamarine Vase, 1947
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Uccle, BE
Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) is one of the most well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. This piece is marked "Gustavsberg Argenta 47 Made in Sweden".
Swedish ceramic artist and designer, Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) was primarily active in the late-1920s through the 1950s and is best known for his contribution to functionalist style, as well his work as the artistic leader of the Gustavsberg porcelain factory.
Algot Wilhelm Kåge (originally Nilsson) was born in 1889 in Stockholm. Kåge studied decorative painting at the Technical School, later known as the School of Art Konstfack, in Stockholm (never graduating), and subsequently at the Valand Academy in Gothenburg, where he studied under Scandinavian painters...
Category
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Benelux
Materials
Silver
Set of Twelve French Pastoral Dining Chairs in Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, stained wood, France, late 1940s.
Set of rustic dining chairs manufactured in France. Simple yet stylish, these chairs feature a modest frame with sleek, elegant ele...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Pair of Chiffonier Cabinets in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of cabinets, oak, brass, felt, Denmark, 1940s.
This refined pair of chiffonier cabinets are certainly made by a cabinetmaker who understood ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Brass
Set of Eight French Pastoral Dining Chairs in Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, stained wood, France, late 1940s.
Set of rustic dining chairs manufactured in France. Simple yet stylish, these chairs feature a modest frame with sleek, elegant ele...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Beech
French Stained Wood Sofa with Cuffed Armrests, France, ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
“The extension of the art of dwelling is the art of living” declared Charlotte Perriand famously, who was convinced of the power of good design. This sofa helps to understand Perrian...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Italian 1940 Coat Rack / Hall Tree Brass Hallway Dolphin Base Classical
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Impressive & practical! This marvelous Italian ornate brass coat rack with Dolphin base from the 1940s.
Marvelous classical design with impressi...
Category
1940s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Benelux
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Brutalist Wrought Iron Side Table by Raymond Subes
By Raymond Subes
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
Impressive and elegant brutalist side table in wrought iron of outstanding production quality. Attributed to Raymond Subes, France circa 1945-1950.
Category
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Benelux
Materials
Iron
Important Otto Schulz Curved Four-Seat Sofa for Boet, Sweden, Mid-1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in The Hague, NL
This important curved sofa was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by his company Boet in Gothenburg. The generously sized sofa can comfortably sit four people. The sofa has been ne...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Elm, Pine, Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery
Scandinavian Wingback Chair in Ocean Blue Upholstery
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, bouclé, stained beech, Scandinavia, 1940s
This bulky wingback chair strongly resembles de designs of Märta Blomstedt and provides the ultimate comfort due to the vol...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Carved & Gilded Wood Console with Onyx Top, 1940s
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
An impressive and large Italian console in lacquered and gilded carved wood. Finished with a large top and base in onyx. Under the onyx top are f...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Benelux
Materials
Onyx
Rare Grill Willys Jeep 1940
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rare grill of a military Willys jeep 1940.
Can be used as a decorative item on the wall or can also be re-used in a restoration project.
In a original co...
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Benelux
Materials
Metal
“The Lounge Chair” by Aage Herman Olsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Aage Herman Olsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Known as “the Lounge Chair” or as model 1774, this armchair was originally designed by Aage Herman Olsen in 1945 and is the Danish designer’s most we...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Pair of “Laila” Armchairs by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1948
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Laila” model by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen originates from 1948, with the earliest original drawings kept in the Lahti City Museum in their Lappalainen Collection.
This pair of “nr. 238” armchairs are 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. These armchairs have a cosy modern style, modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges and generous seat cushion and back with tufted buttons. The bodies have the classic Nordic look, which explains the contemporary popularity of these armchairs 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. These chairs were 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. After the war, the damage it caused and the new homes of Karelian migrants concentrated production on essential furniture, which the Finnish Ministry of Public Affairs ordered to sell at an affordable price. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s Laila...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bronze Antique Couscous Pot from Morocco
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Antique bronze Couscous plate /bowl,
Morocco,1940,
beautiful warm and worn patina of the Bronze,
beaitiful and powerful decorative object.
Category
1940s Moroccan Vintage Benelux
Materials
Bronze
Rustic Floor Lamp with Ceramic Base, Mid-Century Modern, Organic, 1940's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic floor lamp with ceramic base, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, the 1940s;
This rustic floor lamp has a ceramic base and a round fabric lamp cap. An i...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
White Gold Block Ring from 1950 Diamonds
Located in Heerlen, NL
A 14K. (585/-) white gold ring, rectangular model with 17 old European cut diamonds.
Diamond weight: 1.80 ct quality: various Si/P3 color: F-L
Weight: 10.58 grams
size: 18x13x6 mm
Ri...
Category
1940s Vintage Benelux
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
