$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Esko Pajamies for ASKO Leather 'Koivutaru' Lounge Chair
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Chicago, IL
Uncommon low back ‘Koivutaru’ chair in natural beech and brown leather by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland. Intriguing shape to the arms and strong, double layered bent beech wood can...
Leather, Beech
$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Black Leather armless chairs by ASKO
By Asko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Black Leather armless chairs by ASKO. Designed by Esko Pajamies for ASKO Finland.
Leather, Birch, Bentwood
Vintage Asko Pajamies Finland Leather Plywood chairs, set of 6 - 1970s
By Asko
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Scandinavian dining chairs by Asko Pajamies Finland made from cantilevered plywood and canvas frames and beautiful leather cushions.
Leather, Canvas, Plywood
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
6 Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Red Brown Leather Dining Chairs Asko Finland
By Asko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(6) Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Red Brown Leather Dining Chairs Asko Finland. Great Rare set of Finnish Dining Chairs Scandinavian Modern Design with Turned birch rod frame paint...
Leather, Birch
Asko Pulkka Lounge Chair by Ilmari Lappalainen, Black Leather, 1960s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The Asko Pulkka lounge chair in black leather is in very good condition.
Aluminum
Leather & Chrome Model 8500 Stool by Voitto Haapalainen, Asko, Finland, 1960s
By Asko, Voitto Haapalainen
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare 1960s Stool from the 8500 Series, designed by Finnish interior architect Voitto Haapalainen for Asko. The design pairs a polished metal frame with a woven seat made from padde...
Steel, Chrome
ARNE JACOBSEN FOR ASKO „ROVER“ ARMCHAIRS LEATHER ASH WOOD, FINLAND 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Asko
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Beautiful as rare "Rover" armchair by Arne Jacobsen for Asko, made of lacquered ash wood and the finest dark brown leather, Finland, 1960s.
Leather, Ash
Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair for Asko – Iconic Design Space Age Original Leather
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Telgte, DE
Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair for Asko – Iconic Design Piece with Original Silver Leather Upholstery This Bubble Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko is a true design statement and one of the m...
Metal
Original Asko Finnland Sofa Couch Esko Pajamies Dreisitzer Leder
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Dreisitzer von finnischen Traditionshersteller Asko aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Esko Pajamies und gilt als wahrer Desi...
Leather, Wood
Set of Six Herman Seeck for Asko "Model 495" Stacking Chairs with Green Skai Sea
By Sven Markelius, Asko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each chair features a warm birch or beechwood frame with subtle sculptural details, paired with a green Skai (faux leather) upholstered seat that adds a pop of vintage color while re...
Faux Leather, Wood
$1,950Sale Price / set|40% Off
Very Rare Lounge Chair and Ultra Rare Stool
By Asko
Located in Munich, DE
By Aulis Leinonen for Asko. For re-upholstery.
Faux Leather
Esko Pajamies 'Bonanza' Leather Sofa, 1970
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold, oversized three-seater sofa 'Bonanza' by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland, 1970, with thick dark brown, tufted leather on a dark stained wood frame, marked.
Leather, Wood
Asko Bonanza by Esko Pajamies
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchair with black leather cushions.
Leather, Wood
Ilmari Lappalainen Black Leather Pulkka low lounge Chair
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ilmari Lappalainen Black Leather Pulkka low lounge Chair 1960S By ASKO. Tagged underneath seat.
Aluminum
Pair of Pulkka leather Lounge chairs by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, circa 1960
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Pulkka leather Lounge chairs by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, circa 1960
Aluminum
Ilmari Lappalainen “Pulkka” Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Finland, 1966
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Dronten, NL
A striking and highly collectible lounge chair and ottoman set by Ilmari Lappalainen, featuring the original design’s hallmark comfort, elegance, and functional innovation. This icon...
Aluminum
$12,000 / set
Ilmari Lappalainen Pulkka Chairs and Ottoman
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finland: Ilmari Lappalainen pair of Pulkka lounge chairs with ottoman, circa 1967 Measures: Ottoman 13 1/2" height x 22" width x 20" deep.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Model Bonanza Highback Leather Lounge Armchair by Esko Pajamies, 60s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Hamburg, DE
This piece has an attribution markIt is completely authentic Additional information: Material: Leather, Wood Brand: Asko Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: ...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Ottoman by Asko, Finland, circa 1960
By Asko
Located in Alvesta, SE
Rare chrome and braided black leather foot stool. Produced by Asko, Finland in the 1960s.
Chrome, Iron
Unavailable
H 42.5 in W 31.5 in D 24.5 in
Vico Magistretti 'Ribbon' Chair in Brown Leather for Asko, Finland
By Vico Magistretti, Asko
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"Ribbon" chair by Italian designer Vico Magistretti for Asko of Finland in original chocolate brown leather with beech legs. 1980s.
Leather, Beech
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 40.95 in
Asko Pulkka Leather Lounge Chairs by Ilmari Lappalainen, Finland, 1960s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of chairs designed by Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen for the world famous furniture manufacturer Asko. A Classic 1960s design cool and elegant, juxtaposing the ...
Aluminum, Chrome
Asko Sofa Model Pulkka by Ilmari Lappalainen
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
The comfortable sofas were designed by Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen for the furniture manufacturer Asko; a Classic 1960s Scandinavian design juxtaposing the natural leather ag...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 51.58 in D 31.11 in
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, Oak
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Rare Set of Four Dining Chairs by Ilmar Lappalainen and Produced by Asko 60s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Deventer, NL
Rare set of 4 dining room chairs attributed to the Finnish designer Ilmar Lappalainen and Asko, 1960s Finland. The special chairs have a curved anodized aluminum frame with yellow le...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Vintage dining table set, by Asko and Ilmari Lappalainen and Pastoe, 1960s-1970s
By Asko, Pastoe, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Deventer, NL
combined dining table set by Asko / Ilmari Lappalainen and Pastoe from the 60s and 70s. The “Pulkka” chairs are made of anodized aluminum with yellow leatherette upholstery and the r...
Metal, Aluminum
"Bonanza" Leather Sofa by Esko Pajamies for Asko
By Esko Pajamies
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning and comfortable "Bonanza" leather and beech wood frame sofa. This piece was made in Finland by Asko, and was designed by Esko Pajamies.
Leather, Beech
Mid-Century Aniline Red Leather and Wood Armchairs by ASKO
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of vintage red leather chairs. The leather sling is original and has minor wear due to age. Seat height 17. Seat depth 17. Many pieces are stored in our warehouse, so ...
Extreme rare Ball chair by Eero Aarnio made by Asko.
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Sittard, NL
Rare 1st edition Ball chair. Made by Asko, Finland. Designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963.
Leather
Original Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio Asko
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Telgte, DE
Original ball chair by Eero Aarnio Asko Leather, 1960s.
Fiberglass, Leather
Asko Oak and Leather Loveseat
By Asko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tufted leather and oak loveseat with a visible patina by Finnish design company, Asko.
Leather, Oak
Asko Oak and Leather Lounge Chair
By Asko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tufted leather lounge chair with a great patina by Finnish design company, Asko.
Leather, Oak
Pair of Asko 'Classio' Leather Chairs, Model 8283
By Asko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of 'Classio, model 8283' chrome and black leather chairs by Asko, Finland, designed in 1982, cubic design similar to Le Corbusier's LC2 lounge chairs, marked.
Chrome
Set of Six Red Leather Armchairs by Asko
By Asko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Six aniline red dye stained wood chairs with Leather seats and backs by Asko. Entire set of 6 available for $2,650 or $950 for a pair.
Leather Dining Chairs in the style of Asko, c. 1960, Set of 8
By Asko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Featuring cognac leather and a red metal frame, this set of 8 chairs in the style of Asko feature a wide seat, stitched back rests, and a metal frame with notches in the style of Saf...
Metal
Brutalist Leather and Oak Lounge Chairs, Asko, 1960s
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Brutalist lounge chairs designed by Esko Pajamies. The frames are made from oak wood with high quality down cushions and leather upholstery.
Leather, Oak
Asko Pulkka leather armchair with ottoman by Ilmari Lappalainen
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The Asko Pulkka leather armchair in black leather is, like the ottoman, in very good condition.
Aluminum
Asko Pulkka leather lounge chair by Ilmari Lappalainen, 1960
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The Asko Pulkka leather armchair in black leather is in good condition.
Aluminum
Ilmari Lappalainen Pulkka Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Asko
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Munster, NRW
Ilmari Lappalainen Pulkka lounge chair & ottoman, by Asko, Finland, original cognac leather cushions with leather armrests, aluminum frames, seat angle adjusts in frame Asko Made in...
Aluminum
Asko Bonanza brown high-back leather armchair by Esko Pajamies
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Bonanza armchair from the 1960s comes in the rare high-back version and in dark brown leather with an oak frame. The armchair shows hardly any signs of wear on the leather, the ...
Leather, Oak
Asko Bonanza set of 2 black leather armchairs from Esko Pajamies
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Two Bonanza armchairs from the 60s in the beautiful combination of black leather and light wooden frame. The armchairs show minimal signs of wear on the leather, the thick leather is...
Leather
Sold
H 28.75 in W 35.04 in D 33.47 in
Pair of "Africa" Leather Armchairs by Esko Pajamies for Asko Oy, 1970s
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare pair of "Africa" leather armchairs designed by Esko Pajamies for Asko.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 33.86 in W 39.38 in D 29.93 in
Cognac Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko 1960s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Lounge chair with Ottoman designed by Ilmari Lappalainen For Asko 1960s. Both items have an aluminum base and are upholstered in a cognac coloured leather, which has gained a beautif...
Metal
Sold
H 33.08 in W 29.93 in D 42.92 in
Pair of Ilmari Lappalainen Pulkka Lounge Chair Adjustable Black Leather Asko 70
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A pair of Pulkka lounge chairs by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko Finland. Aluminium frame with adjustable (three positions) black leather seat and armrest with ottoman.
Aluminum
Sold
H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
1960s, Teak and Black Leather Cubist Lounge Chair by Esko Pajamies for Asko
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Cubistic lounge /easy chair designed by Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland in oak ( in teak color ) and original black leather cushions in overall good condition.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
1960s, Teak and Black Leather Cubist Lounge Chair by Esko Pajamies for Asko
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Cubistic lounge /easy chair designed by Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland in oak ( in teak color ) and original black leather cushions in overall good condition.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 35.44 in D 33.86 in
Set of 2 Asko Oy Africa leather lounge chairs by Esko Pajamies, 1970
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
These two Africa armchairs from Asko Oy still impress with their unusual lines. The black leather cushions harmonize perfectly with the color of the oak wooden frame.
Leather
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