Asko Finland Sofa
Large modular sofa by Asko in mohair upholstery, Finland 1970s
By Asko
Located in Sittard, LI
Large modular sofa produced by Asko, Finland 1970s. The sofa consists out of 7 elements, 2x 2 seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
"Laila" Sofa by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
world-famous for its traditions. This sofa was created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ilmari Lappalainen "Laila" Sofa for Asko, Finland 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
world-famous for its traditions. This sofa was created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Sofa in Beech & Smooth Beige Sheepskin, Asko 1950s
By Flemming Lassen, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
after Flemming Lassen’s beloved mother, artist Ingeborg Winding. This sofa was manufactured by Asko in
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 29.53 in W 60.24 in D 30.32 in
Bonanza sofa With Svensson Fabric, Esko Pajamies, Asko, Mid-20th Century
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Iconic Bonanza sofa, designed by Esko Pajamies, manufactured by Asko, Mid-20th Century. Oak frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 29.53 in W 74.02 in D 31.5 in
Esko Pajamies für Asko „Bonanza“ 3-Sitzer Sofa Eiche Holz. Finnland 1970s
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Wunderschönes Esko Pajamies für Asko „Bonanza" Sofa / 3-Sitzer in massivem Eichenholz Gestell und
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Esko Pajamies Green Velvet and Oak 3 Seat Bonanza Sofa by Asko, Finland 1960s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Dublin 8, IE
frame.
This sofa was designed by the Finnish interior designer Esko Pajamies and was manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 29.93 in W 74.02 in D 30.71 in
Tapio Wirkkala Rhytmic Veneer Wall Relief Model 9018, Asko 1950s
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
direction and angel of the veneer produced 3 dimenssional patterns and leaf like oval figures. Asko
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Birch
Pair of Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Chairs in Smooth Beige Sheepskin, Asko 1950s
By Asko, Flemming Lassen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Winding. They were produced by Asko in the 1950s.
Please note that we are offering a sofa from the same
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Reindeer Antlers Coffee Table Model 9020, Elm, Asko 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
plastic. He did it all and can deservingly be named the da Vinci of Finnish design.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Glass, Elm
H 18.12 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
A Rare Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Coffee Table Model 9018, Asko 1950s
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
angel of the veneer produced 3 dimenssional patterns and leaf like oval figures. Asko eventually bought
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 20.48 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
By Asko, Flemming Lassen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Birch
Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
By Asko, Flemming Lassen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Birch
Esko Pajamies, 1960's Bonanza oak coffee table
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
. Crafted with high-quality oak wood and featuring a sleek, Finnish modern design, this coffee table is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Oak
Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Sofa Model 238 in Sheepskin, Asko 1940s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant sofa designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko Oy in Finland in the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Oak and Leather Africa Armchairs and Sofa by Esko Pajamies for Asko Oy, 1970s
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Izegem, VWV
This living room set by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland was produced in the 1970s. A brutalist
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 28.35 in W 80.71 in D 33.47 in
Esko Pajamies 'Bonanza' Leather Sofa, 1970
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold, oversized three-seater sofa 'Bonanza' by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland, 1970, with thick
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Recent Sales
Asko Sofa Model Pulkka by Ilmari Lappalainen
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
Asko sofa model Pullka designed by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen in 1968. The padded
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Tapio Wirkkala 3435 Sofa Table for Asko
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak framed laminate top on steel legs.
Created by Finnish furniture house Asko Oy.
Designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Oak, Wood
Sofa Bonanza Designed by Esko Pajamies, Asko, 1960s
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
Sofa Bonanza designed by Esko Pajamies, Asko from the 1960s fully original, without renovation
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bonanza Sofa Designed by Esko Pajamies, Asko, 1960s
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
Designer Bonanza sofa Esko Pajamies, Asko from the 1960s Fully original. Excellent workmanship
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Animal Skin
Midcentury Oak & Black Leather ‘Bonanza’ Sofa by E. Pajamies for Asko circa 1960
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in London, GB
Leather and solid oak sofa designed by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland, circa 1960.
Leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 29.53 in W 51.58 in D 31.11 in
"Bonanza" Leather Sofa by Esko Pajamies for Asko
By Esko Pajamies
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Finland by Asko, and was designed by Esko Pajamies.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Bonanza 2-Seat Sofa by Esko Pajamies for Asko, 1960s
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Vintage 1960s 2-seat Bonanza sofa designed by Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland.
This piece is in
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Bonanza 3-Seat Sofa by Esko Pajamies for Asko, 1960s
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Vintage 1960s 3-seat Bonanza sofa designed by Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland.
This piece is in
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Gio Ponti Rare Production Settee or Sofa, White Fabric Oak, Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Asko
Located in High Point, NC
A rare example of Gio Ponti's most iconic sofa / settee / loveseat, license-produced by Finnish
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 29.5 in W 62 in D 30 in
"Bonanza" Sofa in Oak and Leather by Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland, 1968
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Three-seater sofa by Esko Pajamies for Asko, 1968. Model Bonanza.
This sofa has thick black
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Leather
H 27.56 in W 74.02 in D 30.71 in
Finnish Sofa in Teak and Patterned Upholstery
By Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Asko, three-seat sofa, teak and upholstery, Finland, 1960s
Bulky three-seat basket sofa in teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Bonanza Sofa by Esko Pajamies for Asko, 1970s
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Bonanza sofa by Esko Pajamies for Asko from the 1970s. Oak frame and original leather cushions
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
‘Bonanza’ Two-Seater by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland 1960’s
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Antwerp, BE
‘Bonanza’ two-seater by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland, 1960’s. This sofa features and oak frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Finnish "Bonanza" Wood and Leather Sofa ‘Part of Set’
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage bonanza beechwood framed three-seat sofa with black leather cushions by Esko Pajamies for
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Finnish Sofa
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofa by Asko, Finland
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Category
20th Century Finnish Sofas
1960s Finnish Set of "Bonanza" Sofa and Armchair by Esko Pajamies for Asko
Located in High Point, NC
In the vibrant design landscape of 1960s Finland, Esko Pajamies collaborated with Asko to create
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 29.5 in W 75.2 in D 32.3 in
Flemming Lassen Midcentury Sofa with Sheepskin Produced by Asko, 1950s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare midcentury sofa designed by Flemming Lassen produced by Asko, Finland between 1952-1956
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Ash
H 30.71 in W 61.82 in D 33.47 in
Vintage Bonanza Three Seater Black Leather Sofa By Esko Pajamies For Asko
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Vintage Bonanza Three Seater Black Leather Sofa by Esko Pajamies for Asko Mid Century
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Esko Pajamies 'Bonanza' Leather Sofa, 1970
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold, oversized three-seater sofa 'Bonanza' by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland, 1970, with thick
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Asko Oak and Leather 3 Seater Sofa
By Asko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tufted leather 3 seater oak sofa with a great patina by Finnish design company, Asko. The leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sheepskin Sofa / Settee / Loveseat by Asko, Finland
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern 'Laila' Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 31 in W 61 in D 31 in
Gio Ponti Rare Production Settee or Sofa, Blue Velvet, Oak, Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Asko
Located in High Point, NC
A rare example of Gio Ponti's most iconic sofa / settee / loveseat, license-produced by Finnish
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 30 in W 63 in D 30 in
Oak And Leather "Bonanza" Sofa By Esko Pajamies For Asko
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Norwalk, CT
This tasteful two-seat brutalist sofa was designed by Esko Pajamies for the Finnish manufacturer
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pulkka Leather Two Seater Sofa by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in BAARLO, LI
Very rare sofa by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko. The design from 1968 is
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Pulkka Lounge Coffee Table by Ilmari Lappalainen, Finland 1963
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Ilmari Lappalainen Lounge Sofa Table Pulkka, designed in 1963 and made by ASKO.
Aluminium Base and
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Oak Sofa by Esko Pajamies for Asko
By Esko Pajamies
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid oak three-seat sofa designed by Esko Pajamies for Asko of Finland, model "Bonanza". Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Oak "Bonanza" Sofa by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland, 1970s
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak "Bonanza" sofa designed by Esko Pajamies for Asko. New webbing, original black leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Oak
Sofa Bonanza for Asko Finlande by Esko Pajamies, 1950
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage sofa "bonanza" beechwood framed three-seat with white fabric by Esko Pajamies for Asko
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Canapes
Materials
Bentwood
Danish Scandinavian Oak and Leather Cottage Lodge Three-Seat Sofa, 1960s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Hamburg, DE
Finland for Asko. This vintage sofa is in highest quality, the wooden frame is made of solid oak, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
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H 26.38 in W 82.68 in D 33.86 in
Scandinavian Fiberglass Sofa from Eero Aarnio for Asko, 1970s
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Belgium, BE
An authentic Scandinavian fiberglass three-seater sofa made by the Company Asko after a design by
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Canapes
Materials
Velvet, Fiberglass
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Asko Finland Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the asko Finland sofa you’re looking for. A asko Finland sofa — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the asko Finland sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A asko Finland sofa made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made asko Finland sofa over the years, but those crafted by Asko, Esko Pajamies and Ilmari Lappalainen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Asko Finland Sofa?
A asko Finland sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,696, while the lowest priced sells for $1,419 and the highest can go for as much as $19,800.
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