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Art Deco Finnish Lounge Chairs, Ivory Boucle, Made by Asko, Finland 1935
By Asko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
has grown into one of the largest Finnish furniture and appliances brands, with great successes in
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Bouclé

Art Deco Marble Glaze Faience Bowl by Arabia Finland, 1920s
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Esbjerg, DK
made by Arabia in Finland during the late 1920s. Measurements: D: 25,5 cm, H: 6 cm. Wellkept and clean
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1920s Finnish Art Deco Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Faience

Finnish Designer, Vase, Earthenware, Finland, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed vase designed and produced in Finland, c. 1920s.
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1920s Finnish Art Nouveau Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Finnish Folk Art Stool
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Finnish hand carved folk stool from the late 1800s. The stool retains the original blue
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Late 19th Century Finnish Folk Art Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Finnish Folk Art Stool
Finnish Folk Art Stool
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H 10.63 in W 13 in D 13.78 in
1835 Finnish Silver Teapot
By Roland Mellin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Finnish silver teapot; an addition to our diverse
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1830s Finnish Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bauhaus influenced Children’s Chair, Finland, 1920s
Located in Espoo, FI
remarkably skilled Finnish designer. This masterpiece showcases a finger-joint seat, highlighting artisanal
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1920s Finnish Bauhaus Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Steel

Finnish Folk Cupboard, Circa 18th Century
Located in Helsinki, FI
An impressive, late 18th century Finnish folk art cupboard, in full original condition featuring
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Late 18th Century Finnish Folk Art Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Finnish Folk Cupboard, Circa 18th Century
Finnish Folk Cupboard, Circa 18th Century
H 43.31 in W 27.56 in D 14.97 in
Unique Foldable Finnish Folk Table / Chair, 1800s
Located in Helsinki, FI
. A Finnish Folk Art low table that can be folded into a chair. Or is it a chair that can be opened up
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Late 19th Century Finnish Country Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Pine

Arabia Art Deco Silver Lustreware Art Pottery Bowl, 1917-1927
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and scarce Art Deco Finnish Arabia art pottery flower bowl with removable central
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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Brutalist Woodbox Door Lock Sculpture, Finland
Located in Espoo, FI
unknown Finnish artist. The wooden door lock is from the 1600s. Its brutalist aesthetic exudes a raw
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17th Century Finnish Brutalist Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Standing Ashtray by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland
By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Beautiful Finnish standing ashtray from the early 20th century, manufactured Taidetakomo
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Early 20th Century Finnish Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Finnish 1930's wooden table lamp
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Transport yourself back to the glamorous era of Finnish Art Deco with this stunning 1930's wooden
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Finnish 1930's wooden table lamp
Finnish 1930's wooden table lamp
H 13.78 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Curved Finnish Sofa, Carl-Johan Boman, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman from the 1940s. Birch frame and legs, original fabric upholstery. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use.
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1640s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Curved Finnish Sofa, Carl-Johan Boman, 1940s
Curved Finnish Sofa, Carl-Johan Boman, 1940s
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H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Children's Rocking Chair, Finland, early 1900s
Located in Espoo, FI
an unknown talented Finnish artisan. This unique piece showcases Arts & Crafts design, featuring a
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Early 20th Century Finnish Folk Art Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Birch

Children's Rocking Chair, Finland, early 1900s
Children's Rocking Chair, Finland, early 1900s
H 29.93 in W 37.41 in D 13.78 in
Candelabra by Hilding Ekelund, Finland, 1926
By Another Human
Located in Espoo, FI
in Finland, from the Nordic Classicism of the 1920s to the Modernism of the 1970s. Ekelund's designs
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1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

Candelabra by Hilding Ekelund, Finland, 1926
Candelabra by Hilding Ekelund, Finland, 1926
H 22.05 in W 19.69 in D 9.45 in
Finnish circa 1900 hand-carved kubbstol in Pine
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This one-of-a-kind Finnish hand-carved Pine Kubbstol from the 19th century is a unique piece of
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Early 20th Century Finnish Folk Art Finnish Antique Furniture

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Pine

Finnish jugend high-back arm chair in red leather
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This one-of-a-kind Finnish jugend tall armchair is a timeless piece of furniture, boasting
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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Design Chrome Coffee/Side Table, Finland, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - Made of chrome, glass - Chrome parts re-polished - Good original condition.
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1870s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Candelabra, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland, Early 20th Century
By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Candelabra, manufactured by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland, Early 20th Century. Forged iron
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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Rare No.49 Art Nouveau Desk from Finland
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful light and elegant desk from finland by suomen tuoli-, kalusto- ja sorvaustehdas. from the
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1910s Finnish Art Nouveau Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare No.49 Art Nouveau Desk from Finland
Rare No.49 Art Nouveau Desk from Finland
H 29.93 in W 40.16 in D 22.45 in
Finnish Folklore: The Rural Dress and Customs of 19th Century Finland, 1814
Located in Langweer, NL
Russian Empire's diverse populations during the early 19th century. The first image portrays a Finnish
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1810s Finnish Antique Furniture

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Paper

1920's Pair of Finnish Art Deco Satin Birch Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Sweden, however, we believe they were made in Finland, and they date from the 1920-30’s period. The
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1920s Finnish Art Deco Finnish Antique Furniture

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Fabric, Birch

Taidetakomo Antti Hakkarainen, Finnish 1930s Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Antti Hakkarainen
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, a stunning Finnish floor lamp dating back to the 1930s
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

Greta Skogster-Lehtinen Vintage Finnish Flatweave Rug
By Greta Skogster-Lehtinen 1
Located in Dallas, TX
78465 Greta Skogster-Lehtinen Finnish Flatweave Rug, 07'11 x 11'01. Bauhaus simplicity meets
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

1930s Greta Skogster-Lehtinen Finnish Flatweave Rug
By Greta Skogster-Lehtinen 1
Located in Dallas, TX
78506 Vintage Finnish Flatweave Greta Skogster-Lehtinen Rug, 08'00 x 11'04. Displaying simplicity
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Iron Candelabra by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, early 1900s, Finland
By Antti Hakkarainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare iron candelabra by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen Finland from the early 1900s. Good vintage
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, c. 1930's Finnish desk lamp
By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
bedside table, this lamp is both functional and stylish. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Finnish
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early- 20th Century Finnish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early-20th century Finnish flat-weave carpet.
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1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Finnish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Finland, circa 1920 Measures: 9'11" x 6'6" (302 x 198 cm) Handwoven.
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Scandinavian Modern Wall Tile by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia Finland, 1960s
By Annikki Hovisaari, Arabia
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian Modern wall tile by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia Finland in the 1960s. A Rare piece
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1660s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Jugend Pendant, Eino Schroderus, Koru Oy, Finland, 1910
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pendant, designed by Eino Schroderus, manufactured by Koru Oy, 1910s. Brass, metal and fabric with wood details. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent with age and...
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1910s Finnish Art Deco Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Matti Savijärvi, Finnish 1920s Rocking Chair Made of Roots
By Matti Savijärvi
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Finnish Sculptural rocking chair made from tree roots. Matti Savijärvi made these kind of chairs
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Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rug Designed by Emma Salzman, Finland, Early 1900s
By Emma Salzman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug designed by Emma Salzman, Finland, early 1900's. Rya technique. Handwoven wool. Measurements
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Early 1900s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Paavo Tynell, 1930's table lamp for Taito Oy, Finland
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Step back in time with this stunning 1930's table lamp by renowned Finnish designer Paavo Tynell
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Rare and Early Bronze Alvar Aalto Door Handle, Taito Oy, Finland 1920s
By Alvar Aalto, Taito Oy
Located in Copenhagen, DK
door handle was used in Villa Manner and also in Finnish Churches. An extraordinary and sculptural
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1930s Art Deco Bauhaus Impi Sotavalta Finnish Flatweave Rug
By Impi Sotavalta
Located in Dallas, TX
78476 Impi Sotavalta Vintage Finnish Flatweave, 06'06 x 09'07. Bold Art Deco meets Bauhaus
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Paavo Tynell, rare pendant designed for the finnish Parliament, 1929
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare and early ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell in the late 20's for the Finnish parliament
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1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Dining set designed by Uno Ullberg for Hangö Ångsåg & Ångsnickeri AB, Finland
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Uno Ullberg for Hangö Ångsåg & Ångsnickeri AB, Finland, 1905. Birch and
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Early 1900s Finnish Jugendstil Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Leather, Birch

Sculpture 'Sleeping Boxer' Designed by Thure Öberg for Arabia, Finland, 1910
By Thure Öberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture 'Sleeping Boxer' designed by Thure Öberg for Arabia, Finland, 1910. Porcelain
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Early 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Margareta Ahlstedt-Willandt Finnish Flatweave Rug, Lempäälän Mattokutomo Oy
Located in Dallas, TX
78477 Vintage Finnish Flatweave Rug, 06'04 x 09'10. Emanating autumn in Finland with incredible
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Early 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Laila Karttunen Finnish Flatweave Rug for Kiikan Mattokutomo, 1930s
By Kiikan Kutomo, Laila Karttunen
Located in Dallas, TX
78466 Laila Karttunen Finnish Flatweave Rug, 06'06 x 09'08. Bauhaus simplicity meets stylized Art
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Arabia, Finland, Art Deco Vase in Glazed Faience, 1920s/30s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arabia, Finland. Art Deco vase in glazed faience. Beautiful marbled glaze. 1920s/30s. Measures
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1920s Finnish Art Deco Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Faience

Arabia, Finland, Art Deco Bowl in Glazed Faience, 1920s/30s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arabia, Finland. Art Deco bowl in glazed faience. Beautiful marbled glaze. 1920s/30s. Measures
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1920s Finnish Art Deco Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Faience

Complete Coffee Set 'Pirtti' by Raija Uosikkinen for Arabia Finland, 1970
Located in London, GB
piece marked to underside: 'Arabia Finland Pritti Dishwasher-proof' Dimensions (coffee pot): Height
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1670s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Art Deco Bauhaus Impi Sotavalta 1930s Finnish Flatweave Rug, Iltalaulu
By Impi Soltavata
Located in Dallas, TX
78464 Impi Sotavalta Finnish Flatweave Rug, 06'04 x 09'09. Bauhaus simplicity meets stylized Art
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Finnish Brass Candle Sconce Model 1100 by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1920s/1930s
By Antti Hakkarainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Beautiful Finnish Art Deco -style brass candle sconce model 1100 by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen from
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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Decorative Finnish Jugend foldable fireplace cover
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Add an elegant touch to your fireplace with this decorative Finnish jugend fireplace cover. Hand
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Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

Arabia, Finland, Art Deco Vase in Glazed Faience, Beautiful Marbled Glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arabia, Finland. Art Deco vase in glazed faience. Beautiful marbled glaze. 1920/30s. Measures
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1920s Finnish Art Deco Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Faience

Arabia, Finland, Large Art Deco Vase in Glazed Faience, 1920s/30s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arabia, Finland. Large Art Deco vase in glazed faience. Beautiful marbled glaze. 1920/30s
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1920s Finnish Art Deco Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Faience

Antique Yacht Binnacle With Verdigris Finnish
Located in Norwell, MA
Nineteenth century yacht binnacle in original untouched condition. With mushroom top and matching burners. Oval viewing port exposes the gimbaled compass marked with makers name of a...
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1880s North American Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gilt Silver Pink Enamel Miniature Vase early 20th century Finnish Master
By August Hollming 1
Located in Sweden, SE
made, we assume that the vase was made by a very high class Finnish jeweler by A. F. Hollming
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Early 20th Century Finnish Empire Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Rare Finnish Iron Floor Lamp Model 811 A by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Early 1900s
By Antti Hakkarainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare Finnish iron floor lamp model 811 A by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen/ Antti Hakkarainen from the
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

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Iron

Furniture in Wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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1920s French Art Deco Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Furniture in Wood, 1930
Furniture in Wood, 1930
H 41.74 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Impi Sotavalta Art Deco Bauhaus Finnish Flatweave Rug, Earth-Tone Colors
By Greta Skogster-Lehtinen 1, Impi Soltavata, Laila Karttunen
Located in Dallas, TX
784867 Impi Sotavalta Vintage Finnish Flatweave Rug, 07'0 x 09'10. Bauhaus simplicity meets
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Arabia Finnish Art Deco Four Handled Lustre Glazed Art Pottery Vase
By Arabia
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning finnish Art Deco four handled art pottery vase decorated in lustre glazes by Arabia and
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1920s Finnish Art Deco Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Furniture in Wood, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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1860s Italian Space Age Finnish Antique Furniture

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Chrome

Furniture in Wood, 1960
Furniture in Wood, 1960
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 16.93 in
Arabia, Finland, Art Deco Bowl in Glazed Faience, Beautiful Marbled Glaze, 1920s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arabia, Finland. Art Deco bowl in glazed faience. Beautiful marbled glaze. 1920s/30s. Measures
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1920s Finnish Art Deco Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Faience

Arabia, Finland, Art Deco Bowl in Glazed Faience, Beautiful Marbled Glaze, 1920s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arabia, Finland. Art deco bowl in glazed faience. Beautiful marbled glaze. 1920s/30s. Measures
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1920s Finnish Art Deco Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Faience

Furniture in Wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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1920s French Art Deco Finnish Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Furniture in Wood, 1930
Furniture in Wood, 1930
H 34.26 in W 37.41 in D 18.71 in
Furniture in Wood, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic
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1920s French Art Deco Finnish Antique Furniture

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Wood

Furniture in Wood, 1920
Furniture in Wood, 1920
H 34.65 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
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Finnish Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Finnish antique furniture on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every piece of Finnish antique furniture was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of Finnish antique furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of Finnish antique furniture made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of Finnish antique furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Laila Karttunen, Boman OY and Roland Mellin are consistently popular.

How Much is a Finnish Antique Furniture?

Prices for a piece of Finnish antique furniture start at $102 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $5,500.
Questions About Finnish Antique Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.