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Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Armchairs Attributed to Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Armchairs Attributed to Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940

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 of mid-century modern armchairs, attributed to Finnish design pioneer Alvar Aalto, d...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Birch, Bentwood

Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Armchair for Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, Finland Mid-1940
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Armchair for Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, Finland Mid-1940

Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Armchair for Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, Finland Mid-1940

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Utrecht, NL

The seating designs of the architect/designer, Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, have been gradually more and more recognized world-wide, which resulted in the recent exhibition titled “Fo...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Armchairs in style of Josef Franck, Finland, 1940s
Pair of Armchairs in style of Josef Franck, Finland, 1940s

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 reupholstered with floral fabric. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with ag...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Birch

Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs "Mikki" Armchairs, Finland 1940s
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs "Mikki" Armchairs, Finland 1940s

Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs "Mikki" Armchairs, Finland 1940s

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY

Located in Utrecht, NL

The seating designs of the architect and designer, s, have been gradually more and more recognized world-wide, which resulted in the recent exhibition titled “Forgotten Ornäs”. His d...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Organic Modern "Rehtori" Armchair in Birch and Traditional Bark, Finland 1940s
Organic Modern "Rehtori" Armchair in Birch and Traditional Bark, Finland 1940s

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 original Art Deco model of this form was introduced to Finland by Asko in the mid 1930s...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Aino Aalto Savoy Armchair in Birch, Leather and Fabric, Artek, Finland, 1940s
Aino Aalto Savoy Armchair in Birch, Leather and Fabric, Artek, Finland, 1940s

Aino Aalto Savoy Armchair in Birch, Leather and Fabric, Artek, Finland, 1940s

By Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek

Located in Karis, Nyland

An early and rare Savoy Armchair designed by Aino Aalto, featuring a solid birch structure with gently curved armrests and tapered legs. The armrests are wrapped in ribbed leather, c...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Birch

Pair of Armchairs by Einari Kyöstilä for Oy Stockmann Ab, Finland, 1940s
Pair of Armchairs by Einari Kyöstilä for Oy Stockmann Ab, Finland, 1940s

Pair of Armchairs by Einari Kyöstilä for Oy Stockmann Ab, Finland, 1940s

By Oy Stockmann AB

Located in Karis, Nyland

A refined pair of Finnish mid-century armchairs designed by Einari Kyöstilä and produced by Keravan Puusepäntehdas for Oy Stockmann Ab in the 1940s. The chairs feature elegantly curv...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Rare Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Armchair, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, Finland, 1940s
Rare Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Armchair, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, Finland, 1940s

Rare Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Armchair, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, Finland, 1940s

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto

Located in The Hague, NL

This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs in the 1940s and produced by his company, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, in Finland. It is one of Hiort af Ornäs'...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Model 402 Armchair, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940/50s
Model 402 Armchair, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940/50s

Model 402 Armchair, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940/50s

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model 402 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940/1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Birch

'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s
'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s

'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Stockholm, SE

Alvar Aalto 'Tank' armchair. Produced in Finland, 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Set of Two Rare Chairs in Shearling and Birch, Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s
Set of Two Rare Chairs in Shearling and Birch, Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s

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 Helsinki. Birch frame with rattan backrest. Shearling upholstery. Good vintage conditio...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Rattan, Birch

Set of Two Rare Chairs in Shearling and Birch, Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s
Set of Two Rare Chairs in Shearling and Birch, Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s

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 Helsinki. Birch frame with rattan backrest. Shearling upholstery. Good vintage conditio...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Rattan, Birch

Märta Blomstedt Easy Chair Model Aulanko by Häämenlinna, Finland
Märta Blomstedt Easy Chair Model Aulanko by Häämenlinna, Finland

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.

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Organic "Art Deco" Lounge Chair in Birch and Traditional Bark, Finland 1940s
Organic "Art Deco" Lounge Chair in Birch and Traditional Bark, Finland 1940s

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 original Art Deco model of this form was introduced to Finland by Asko in the mid 1930s...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Carl-Johan Boman Finnish Curved Easy Chair in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s
Carl-Johan Boman Finnish Curved Easy Chair in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s

Carl-Johan Boman Finnish Curved Easy Chair in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s

By Boman OY, Carl-Johan Boman

Located in Prague, New Town

Finnish curved easy chair, designed by Carl-Johan Boman. Produced by Oy Boman Ab in Finland, 1940s. Tapered wooden legs, upholstered in Sahara sheepskin. Please note that a pair of ...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Carl-Johan Boman Pair of Finnish Curved Easy Chairs in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s
Carl-Johan Boman Pair of Finnish Curved Easy Chairs in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s

Carl-Johan Boman Pair of Finnish Curved Easy Chairs in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s

By Boman OY, Carl-Johan Boman

Located in Prague, New Town

Pair of Finnish curved easy chairs, designed by Carl-Johan Boman. Produced by Oy Boman Ab in Finland, 1940s. Tapered wooden legs, seats are newly upholstered in Sahara sheepskin. Pl...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Rare Armchair, Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, 1940s
Rare Armchair, Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, 1940s

Rare Armchair, Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, 1940s

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Armchair, design Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, manufactured by Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, 1940s. Stained birch legs, reupholstered with model Orsetto quality fabric by Lauritzons. Good vi...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Paul Boman Wingback Chair in Pearl Bouclé Fabric and Beech, Finland, 1940s
Paul Boman Wingback Chair in Pearl Bouclé Fabric and Beech, Finland, 1940s

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 Finland in the 1940s. The design offers a nice contrast between the curved lines of the ...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s

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, 1940s. Made from laminated steam-bent birch plywood, recently reupholstered in hon...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Birch

Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Armchairs Model 238 in Sheepskin, Asko 1940s
Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Armchairs Model 238 in Sheepskin, Asko 1940s

Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Armchairs Model 238 in Sheepskin, Asko 1940s

By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko

Located in Helsinki, FI

A pair of elegant armchairs designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko Oy in Finland, 1940s. The pair is newly reupholstered in natural Sahara colour sheepskin, giving ...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Birch

Model 46 Armchair with Floral Fabric, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s
Model 46 Armchair with Floral Fabric, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s

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 handles. Later reupholstered with quality fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina ...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Birch

Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Armchair Model 45 Birch & Linen Webbing, 1970s
Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Armchair Model 45 Birch & Linen Webbing, 1970s

Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Armchair Model 45 Birch & Linen Webbing, 1970s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Odense, DK

Vintage Alvar Aalto 45 armchairs made in the 1970s by Artek. Great condition with patinated cane on the arms and original dark blue flax linen webbing. NOTICE: we have 6 of these ch...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Linen, Birch

Early Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in White Sheepskin, Artek 1940s
Early Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in White Sheepskin, Artek 1940s

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 ...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Birch, Sheepskin

Early Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Knoll, 1948-1950
Early Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Knoll, 1948-1950

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...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Arm Chairs 238 in Maple Sheepskin, Asko 1940s
Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Arm Chairs 238 in Maple Sheepskin, Asko 1940s

Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Arm Chairs 238 in Maple Sheepskin, Asko 1940s

By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko

Located in Helsinki, FI

A pair of elegant armchairs designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko Oy in Finland in the 1940s. The chairs are reupholstered with natural sheepskin in the beautiful m...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Birch

Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Sofa Model 238 in Sheepskin, Asko 1940s
Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Sofa Model 238 in Sheepskin, Asko 1940s

Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Sofa Model 238 in Sheepskin, Asko 1940s

By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen

Located in Helsinki, FI

An elegant sofa designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko Oy in Finland in the 1940s. The sofa is reupholstered with natural "Sahara" sheepskin. The sofa is very comfo...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Birch

Exceptionally Rare Aino Aalto Chair Model 3920, Birch & White Wool, Artek 1940s
Exceptionally Rare Aino Aalto Chair Model 3920, Birch & White Wool, Artek 1940s

Exceptionally Rare Aino Aalto Chair Model 3920, Birch & White Wool, Artek 1940s

By Aino Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

An exceptionally rare armchair designed by Aino Aalto in 1938, this iconic modernist piece is one of only three examples we know of —with counterparts residing in a private collectio...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Birch

Alvar Aalto Hallway Chairs model 54 by Artek in 1940s
Alvar Aalto Hallway Chairs model 54 by Artek in 1940s

Alvar Aalto Hallway Chairs model 54 by Artek in 1940s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek armchair, model 54, "Hallway chair", 2 pcs. Desingned by Alvar Aalto. Birch frame with original red fabric upholstery attached with nails. Upholstery intact. Wooden parts in go...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Birch

C. 1945 Set of Four Alvar and Aino Aalto Dining Hallway Arm Chairs Model 54/404
C. 1945 Set of Four Alvar and Aino Aalto Dining Hallway Arm Chairs Model 54/404

C. 1945 Set of Four Alvar and Aino Aalto Dining Hallway Arm Chairs Model 54/404

By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Aino Aalto

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Model 54/404 Stackable Hallway Armchairs, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in Finland in 1932. This design was a padded variant of hallway chair 403, initially ...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Aino Aalto Pair of Club Chairs in Oak, Leather, & Floral Pattern, Artek 1940s.
Aino Aalto Pair of Club Chairs in Oak, Leather, & Floral Pattern, Artek 1940s.

Aino Aalto Pair of Club Chairs in Oak, Leather, & Floral Pattern, Artek 1940s.

By Artek, Aino Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A rare pair of mid-century Aino Aalto club chairs from the 1930s-40s manufactured by Huonekalu- and Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The chairs are made of oak and feature a beautiful br...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Fabric, Oak

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s

By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

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...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Birch, Plywood

Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 36, Finland 1933
Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 36, Finland 1933

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 28.5” tall 24.5” wide seat height 16” seat depth 21”

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Armchair, Fabric, Lacquered Wood, Finland, 1940s
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Armchair, Fabric, Lacquered Wood, Finland, 1940s

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Armchair, Fabric, Lacquered Wood, Finland, 1940s

By Carl Gustaf Hjort

Located in Stamford, CT

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Armchair, Fabric, Lacquered Wood, Finland, 1940s A single floral fabric and lacquered wood armchair designed by Carl Gustaf H...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Märta Blomstedt Aulanko Armchair with Ball Feet, Finland 1940s
Märta Blomstedt Aulanko Armchair with Ball Feet, Finland 1940s

Märta Blomstedt Aulanko Armchair with Ball Feet, Finland 1940s

By Märta Blomstedt

Located in Helsinki, FI

Iconic "Aulanko" lounge chair that was originally designed by Märta Blomstedt in the 1930s for the Hotel Aulanko in Finland. This chair is from the 1940s and is in its original condi...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Fabric

Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs  Finland 1940s
Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs  Finland 1940s

Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Finland 1940s

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

This rare chair model "Mikki” were designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs and produced by his own company, Puunveisto Oy in the mid 1940s in Finland. Super elegant and enticingly fun...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Wood

Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs  Finland 1940s
Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs  Finland 1940s

Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Finland 1940s

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

This rare chair model "Mikki” were designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs and produced by his own company, Puunveisto Oy in the mid 1940s in Finland. Super elegant and enticingly fun...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Wood

A Pair of Mid-Century Finnish Armchairs in Brown Leather, 1940s
A Pair of Mid-Century Finnish Armchairs in Brown Leather, 1940s

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 relatively small compared to other larger ones like the Aulanko chair for example,...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Birch, Leather

Pair of Finnish Design Curved Armchairs in Red Velvet, Attr to Boman Circa 1940s
Pair of Finnish Design Curved Armchairs in Red Velvet, Attr to Boman Circa 1940s

Pair of Finnish Design Curved Armchairs in Red Velvet, Attr to Boman Circa 1940s

By Boman OY

Located in Helsinki, FI

A stunning pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs from the 1940s, attributed to Boman Oy. Featuring plush upholstery in a luxurious red fabric. The chairs feature a beautifully sculp...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Highback Märta Blomstedt Aulanko Armchair in Honey Natural Sheepskin, 1940s
Highback Märta Blomstedt Aulanko Armchair in Honey Natural Sheepskin, 1940s

Highback Märta Blomstedt Aulanko Armchair in Honey Natural Sheepskin, 1940s

By Märta Blomstedt

Located in Helsinki, FI

A wonderful and rare high back version of the "Aulanko" lounge chair designed by Märta Blomstedt in the 1930s for the Hotel Aulanko in Finland. This chair is from the 1940s and reuph...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Large Märta Blomstedt Aulanko Armchair in Moonlight Natural Sheepskin, 1940s
Large Märta Blomstedt Aulanko Armchair in Moonlight Natural Sheepskin, 1940s

Large Märta Blomstedt Aulanko Armchair in Moonlight Natural Sheepskin, 1940s

By Märta Blomstedt

Located in Helsinki, FI

A wonderful and iconic "Aulanko" lounge chair designed by Märta Blomstedt in the 1930s for the Hotel Aulanko in Finland. This chair is from the 1940s and reupholstered in soft & ...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Alvar Aalto Model 45 Armchair, Artek Finland
Alvar Aalto Model 45 Armchair, Artek Finland

Alvar Aalto Model 45 Armchair, Artek Finland

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Hudson, NY

Alvar Aalto first designed the model 45 armchair in 1929 featuring tightly woven cane around the arms with woven linen on seating and backrests. Iconic bent birch framing. This pair ...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Linen, Cane, Birch

Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland circa 1940
Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland circa 1940

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 rare pair of early twentieth century 'Tank' Model 400 armchairs, designed by Alvar Aal...

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Vintage 1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Birch

Alvar Aalto Rare Armchair Variant, Model C-46
Alvar Aalto Rare Armchair Variant, Model C-46

Alvar Aalto Rare Armchair Variant, Model C-46

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsingborg, Skåne

This model C-46 armchair was designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. It features armrests in solid birch and new upholstery in woollen fabric by Kvadrat. It has a stamp underneath.

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Beech, Birch

Alvar Aalto for ICF Birch 45/R Armchair
Alvar Aalto for ICF Birch 45/R Armchair

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 features rare rattan cording, which has darkened and taken on a rich patina with age. A...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Rattan

Pair of Oak Armchairs, Finland, circa 1940
Pair of Oak Armchairs, Finland, circa 1940

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.

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Four Domus Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Four Domus Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

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

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Grasshopper Lounge Chair, Eero Saarinen Design 1946, Black Leather
Grasshopper Lounge Chair, Eero Saarinen Design 1946, Black Leather

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...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak, Wood

Armchair, attr. Gunnel Nyman, 1940s, Finland
Armchair, attr. Gunnel Nyman, 1940s, Finland

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 "Lamm" -fabric. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Gunn...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Birch

Pair of 1940’s Finnish Lounge Armchairs Upholstered with a Lambskin Mix Fabric
Pair of 1940’s Finnish Lounge Armchairs Upholstered with a Lambskin Mix Fabric

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 exceptionally well-proportioned armchairs are well padded and very comfortable. The Loun...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Lambskin, Fabric, Wood

Finnish Armchair, Werner West, 1930/1940s
Finnish Armchair, Werner West, 1930/1940s

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 Orsetto 012- fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear on the frame con...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Birch

Pair of Armchairs, Anonymous, Finland, 1940s
Pair of Armchairs, Anonymous, Finland, 1940s

Pair of Armchairs, Anonymous, Finland, 1940s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of armchairs, anonymous, Finland, 1940s. Lacquered wood and wool upholstery. Measures: W: 85 cm/ 2' 10" D: 77 cm/ 2' 6 13/16" H: 69 cm/ 2' 3 5/8" SH: 40 cm/ 15 3/4".  

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Wood

Armchair, Boman Oy, 1940/1950s
Armchair, Boman Oy, 1940/1950s

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 condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Green Velvet Lounge Easy Chair Attributed To Carl-Johan Boman Finland 1940
Pair Green Velvet Lounge Easy Chair Attributed To Carl-Johan Boman Finland 1940

Pair Green Velvet Lounge Easy Chair Attributed To Carl-Johan Boman Finland 1940

By Carl-Johan Boman

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Pair absolutely beautiful and high quality easy / lounge chairs attributed to Carl-Johan Boman for Oy N. Boman AB Finland. These chais are stil in their original condition and both a...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Art Nouveau Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Everstiluutnantti Hakkarainen, Modernist Armchair, Sculpted Pine, Finland, 1947
Everstiluutnantti Hakkarainen, Modernist Armchair, Sculpted Pine, Finland, 1947

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 solid pine. Other designers of the period Carlo Mollino, Peder Moos, Axel Einar ...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Pine

Pair of Armchairs Paimio Number 41 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland
Pair of Armchairs Paimio Number 41 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland

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 examples made in the 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Nordic Modern Upholstered Armchair by Oy Boman Ab, Finland 1940s
Nordic Modern Upholstered Armchair by Oy Boman Ab, Finland 1940s

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 company was known for producing finely crafted seating that balanced traditional Nord...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of “Laila” Armchairs by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1948
Pair of “Laila” Armchairs by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1948

Pair of “Laila” Armchairs by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1948

By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen

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...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

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Finnish Armchair 1940 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Finnish armchair 1940 available at 1stDibs. Each Finnish armchair 1940 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, birch and animal skin. Your living room may not be complete without a Finnish armchair 1940 — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Finnish armchair 1940 bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Finnish armchair 1940 over the years, but those crafted by Alvar Aalto, Finmar and Artek are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

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.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

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Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.