Armchair, Boman, Finland, 1940/1950s
By Boman OY
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Armchair, manufactured by Boman Oy, Finland, 1940/1950s. Birch frame, later reupholstered. Good
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Birch
Armchair, Boman, Finland, 1940/1950s
By Boman OY
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Armchair, manufactured by Boman Oy, Finland, 1940/1950s. Birch frame, later reupholstered. Good
Fabric, Birch
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Armchairs Attributed to Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs Attributed to Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s This elegant pair
Birch, Bentwood
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Armchair for Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, Finland Mid-1940
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Utrecht, NL
designs, including this armchair, are defined by the homely curviness that defined mid-century design
Fabric, Wood
$3,651Sale Price|20% Off
Armchair, Boman Oy, 1940/1950s
By Boman OY
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Armchair, manufactured by Boman Oy, 1940/1950s. Wood frame, new teddy upholstery. Good vintage
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Armchairs in style of Josef Franck, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of armchairs, manufactured in Finland, 1940s. Stained birch frame with rattan backrest, later
Fabric, Rattan, Birch
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs "Mikki" Armchairs, Finland 1940s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Utrecht, NL
these armchairs, are defined by the homely curviness and quality that mid-century design is beloved for
Fabric, Wood
$3,012Sale Price|20% Off
Organic Modern "Rehtori" Armchair in Birch and Traditional Bark, Finland 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning organic modern armchair made of birch and birch bark from Finland, circa 1940s. The
Birch
Aino Aalto Savoy Armchair in Birch, Leather and Fabric, Artek, Finland, 1940s
By Artek, Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Karis, Nyland
An early and rare Savoy Armchair designed by Aino Aalto, featuring a solid birch structure with
Leather, Fabric, Birch
Pair of 1940s Finnish Armchairs by Carl-Johan Boman, Newly Re-upholstered
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in London, GB
A refined pair of Finnish armchairs designed by Carl-Johan Boman in the 1940s. Expertly
Fabric, Wood
Rare Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Armchair, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, Finland, 1940s
By Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs in the 1940s and
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Model 402 Armchair, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940/50s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 402 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Wool, Birch
'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto 'Tank' armchair. Produced in Finland, 1940s.
Birch
$6,118Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Two Rare Chairs in Shearling and Birch, Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of two chairs, design Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s. The chairs are from the University of
Sheepskin, Wool, Rattan, Birch
$6,085Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Two Rare Chairs in Shearling and Birch, Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of two chairs, design Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s. The chairs are from the University of
Sheepskin, Wool, Rattan, Birch
Märta Blomstedt Easy Chair Model Aulanko by Häämenlinna, Finland
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Stockholm, SE
Märta Blomstedt Easy Chairs Model Aulanko by Häämenlinna, Finland, 1940s.
Fabric
$2,996Sale Price|20% Off
Organic "Art Deco" Lounge Chair in Birch and Traditional Bark, Finland 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning organic modern armchair made of birch and birch bark from Finland, circa 1940s. The
Birch
Carl-Johan Boman Finnish Curved Easy Chair in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY
Located in Prague, New Town
Finnish curved easy chair, designed by Carl-Johan Boman. Produced by Oy Boman Ab in Finland, 1940s
Sheepskin, Wood
Carl-Johan Boman Pair of Finnish Curved Easy Chairs in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Finnish curved easy chairs, designed by Carl-Johan Boman. Produced by Oy Boman Ab in
Sheepskin, Wood
Paul Boman Wingback Chair in Pearl Bouclé Fabric and Beech, Finland, 1940s
By Paul Boman
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Paul Boman and produced by his company Oy Paul Boman AB in
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Rare Armchair, Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, 1940s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
renowned Finnish furniture designer who became famous in the 1950s/1960s for his armchairs "Siesta" and
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Tank’ armchair, model ’37/400′, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936. Manufactured by Artek in Finland
Sheepskin, Birch
$1,931Sale Price / item|25% Off
Model 46 Armchair with Floral Fabric, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 46 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s. Stained birch frame with kerni wrapped
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Armchair Model 45 Birch & Linen Webbing, 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Alvar Aalto 45 armchairs made in the 1970s by Artek. Great condition with patinated cane on
Linen, Birch
Early Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in White Sheepskin, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and early version of the iconic Aalto arm chair model 401 that was first designed in 1933. The 401 chair was part of the iconic Paimio Sanatorium that basically launched ...
Birch, Sheepskin
$1,460Sale Price|20% Off
Early Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Knoll, 1948-1950
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Centreville, VA
A masterpiece of modern furniture design, the Domus Chair was created as part of a series of furniture for the Domus Academica student housing complex in Helsinki. Comfortable enou...
Wood
Exceptionally Rare Aino Aalto Chair Model 3920, Birch & White Wool, Artek 1940s
By Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exceptionally rare armchair designed by Aino Aalto in 1938, this iconic modernist piece is one
Wool, Birch
Alvar Aalto Hallway Chairs model 54 by Artek in 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek armchair, model 54, "Hallway chair", 2 pcs. Desingned by Alvar Aalto. Birch frame with
Birch
C. 1945 Set of Four Alvar and Aino Aalto Dining Hallway Arm Chairs Model 54/404
By Aino Aalto, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Model 54/404 Stackable Hallway Armchairs, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in
Steel
Aino Aalto Pair of Club Chairs in Oak, Leather, & Floral Pattern, Artek 1940s.
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Aino Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
consistent with age and use. Aino Aalto (1894–1949) was a trailblazing Finnish architect and designer whose
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 31 (later 42) chair, also known as spring chair, `Pikku Paimio` or Small Paimio in english. It is regar...
Birch, Plywood
Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 36, Finland 1933
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Alvar Alto Armchair Model 36, Finmar/P.E. Gana 1st production, 1933. Original Measures 30.5” deep
Upholstery, Birch
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Armchair, Fabric, Lacquered Wood, Finland, 1940s
By Carl Gustaf Hjort
Located in Manhasset, NY
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Armchair, Fabric, Lacquered Wood, Finland
Fabric, Wood
A Pair of Märta Blomstedt Style Finnish Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of 1940s armchairs in the style of Märta Blomstedt’s Aulanko chair. This pair is
Sheepskin, Birch, Pine
Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Finland 1940s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
company, Puunveisto Oy in the mid 1940s in Finland. Super elegant and enticingly functional design
Wool, Wood
Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Finland 1940s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
company, Puunveisto Oy in the mid 1940s in Finland. Super elegant and enticingly functional design
Wool, Wood
A Pair of Mid-Century Finnish Armchairs in Brown Leather, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of leather armchairs from Finland around the 1940s. The chairs are comfortable and
Birch, Leather
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
1940S ARMCHAIR by CARL GUSTAF HIORT AF ORNÄS FOR HIORT TUOTE PUUNVEISTO, FINLAND
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto
Located in New York, NY
Finnish interior architect, Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs designed modernist 1940s armchair with a
Upholstery, Bentwood
Large Märta Blomstedt Aulanko Armchair in Moonlight Natural Sheepskin, 1940s
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Helsinki, FI
Hotel Aulanko in Finland. This chair is from the 1940s and reupholstered in soft & "moonlight" beige
Sheepskin, Wood
Unavailable|$695 / item
Alvar Aalto Model 45 Armchair, Artek Finland
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Hudson, NY
Alvar Aalto first designed the model 45 armchair in 1929 featuring tightly woven cane around the
Linen, Cane, Birch
Unavailable|$16,256
Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland circa 1940
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland Circa 1940? Magnificent and
Velvet, Birch
Unavailable|$1,498
Alvar Aalto Rare Armchair Variant, Model C-46
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
This model C-46 armchair was designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. It features armrests in solid birch
Wool, Beech, Birch
Unavailable|$1,000
Alvar Aalto for ICF Birch 45/R Armchair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Portland, OR
A classic early design by celebrated Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto. This example
Birch, Rattan
Unavailable|$2,106 / set
Pair of Oak Armchairs, Finland, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of oak armchairs, with a bronze plaque, engraved with arms on the back, Finland, circa 1940.
Oak
Unavailable|$643
Four Domus Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Knoll
Located in Cologne, DE
Vintage Domus chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the Knoll production, four chairs available price each chair
Wood
Unavailable|$3,487
Grasshopper Lounge Chair, Eero Saarinen Design 1946, Black Leather
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Vehmersalmi, Finland, FI
The Grasshopper chair and ottoman were the first items that Eero Saarinen designed (1946) for Knoll International. They are visually light and sophisticated and their bold diagonal l...
Leather, Oak, Wood
Sold|$2,925
Armchair, attr. Gunnel Nyman, 1940s, Finland
By Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Armchair, attributed to Gunnel Nyman, 1940s. Birch with reupholstered seat with quality Lauritzon's
Fabric, Birch
Pair of 1940’s Finnish Lounge Armchairs Upholstered with a Lambskin Mix Fabric
Located in London, England
Pair of 1940s deep-seated armchairs with a very generous curved backrest. These Scandinavian
Lambskin, Fabric, Wood
Sold|$3,042
Finnish Armchair, Werner West, 1930/1940s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Armchair, designed by Werner West, 1930/1940s. Birch frame, reupholstered with quality Lauritzon's
Fabric, Birch
Sold|$35,696 / set
Pair of Armchairs, Anonymous, Finland, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs, anonymous, Finland, 1940s. Lacquered wood and wool upholstery. Measures: W
Wool, Wood
Pair Green Velvet Lounge Easy Chair Attributed To Carl-Johan Boman Finland 1940
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Oy N. Boman AB Finland. These chais are stil in their original condition and both are in good
Velvet, Beech
Everstiluutnantti Hakkarainen, Modernist Armchair, Sculpted Pine, Finland, 1947
Located in High Point, NC
A unique modernist studio armchair. Signed Everstiluutnantti Hakkarainen, dated 1947. Produced in
Pine
Pair of Armchairs Paimio Number 41 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bent birch and lacquered plywood. Originally designed for the Paimio sanatorium in Finland. These
Birch
Nordic Modern Upholstered Armchair by Oy Boman Ab, Finland 1940s
By Boman OY
Located in Utrecht, NL
Oy Boman AB was a prominent Finnish furniture manufacturer in the early to mid 20th century. The
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$17,500 / set
Pair of “Laila” Armchairs by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1948
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Utrecht, NL
“nr. 238” armchairs are from the Finnish designer’s most famous series called “Laila”. The design
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair of 1940s Birch & Aniline Leather Armchairs Designed by Werner West, Finland
By Werner West
Located in Karis, Nyland
Pair of solid birch and birch veneer armchairs designed in 1940s Finland by Werner West
Leather, Birch
1940's Early Alvar Aalto Model 401 Armchair by Finmar
By Alvar Aalto, Finmar
Located in London, GB
Finland by Finmar, it dates from around the 1940’s. It is of exceptional quality and is extremely
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$7,450
1940s Finnish Cabinetmaker Velvet Wing Chair
Located in London, England
This wing chair is a wonderful example of pre-war Finnish design with organic, curvaceous profile
Cotton, Velvet, Elm
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Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
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