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Design , Scandinavian , Leather Armchairs by Peem, 1970s, Finland
By PEEM Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970, Finland - Maker: PEEM - Good original condition - Cleaned - Seat height 45cm
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Design , Scandinavian , Leather Armchairs by Peem, 1970s, Finland
Design , Scandinavian , Leather Armchairs by Peem, 1970s, Finland
$1,141 / set
H 34.26 in W 33.08 in D 34.65 in
Thanksgiving Turkey Design Serving Platter, by Arabia, Finland 1960
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thanksgiving "turkey design" serving platter. Made of white porcelain with a hand painted milk
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Thanksgiving Turkey Design Serving Platter, by Arabia, Finland 1960
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thanksgiving "turkey design" serving platter. Made of white porcelain with a hand painted milk
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Thanksgiving Turkey Design Serving Platter, by Arabia, Finland 1960
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thanksgiving "turkey design" serving platter. Made of white porcelain with a hand painted milk
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Thanksgiving Turkey Design Serving Platter, by Arabia, Finland 1960
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thanksgiving "turkey design" serving platter. Made of white porcelain with a hand painted milk
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Finn Modern Design Pro Arte Series Ceramic Vase-Pauli Vuorisalo Arabia, Finland
By Arabia, Arabia of Finland
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Finnish Modern Pro Arte Series Ceramic Vase by Pauli Vuorisalo for Arabia. A stylistic
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1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Finnish design lamp HYVAL
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
glass lamps represent timeless design and durable craftsmanship. For example, the **Hyval 1960s ceiling
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Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Finnish design lamp HYVAL
Finnish design lamp HYVAL
$6,117
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Design Scandinavian Leather Armchair / Lounge Chair by Peem, 1970s
By PEEM Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Finland - Made of metal, leather - Maker: Peem - Good, original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Finnish design old wood stools.
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
decades—or even centuries. This makes it a truly unique material for furniture, especially stools that
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Antique Late 19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Finnish design old wood stools.
Finnish design old wood stools.
$3,029 / set
H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Finnish design HYVAL lamp
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
**Hyval Glass Lamp** Hyval glass lamps represent sophisticated Finnish design and are renowned for
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Antique 19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Finnish design HYVAL lamp
Finnish design HYVAL lamp
$2,085
H 47.25 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Design Scandinavian Leather Armchair or Lounge Chair by PEEM, 1970s
By PEEM Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Finland - Made of metal, leather - Maker: PEEM - Good, original condition - Cleaned.
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Design Scandinavian Leather Armchair or Lounge Chair by PEEM, 1970s
Design Scandinavian Leather Armchair or Lounge Chair by PEEM, 1970s
$554 Sale Price / item
30% Off
H 36.62 in W 28.35 in D 29.93 in
Finnish design Floor lamp ”Soini”
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
Soini Oy is a well-known Finnish lighting manufacturer that has produced high-quality designer
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Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Finnish design Floor lamp ”Soini”
Finnish design Floor lamp ”Soini”
$8,855
H 59.06 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Finnish Design Pirrka Stools by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek, Finland
By Artek, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Renens, CH
interior and design furniture, during his long career that started with designing furniture at Asko for the
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Early 2000s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Finnish design rattan wall mirror
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
**Beautiful Finnish Mirror** This beautiful Finnish mirror is made from handcrafted rattan
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Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rattan, Mirror

Finnish design rattan wall mirror
Finnish design rattan wall mirror
$1,922
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 1.19 in
6 Vintage Chairs 1960s - Finland Design
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Vintage Chairs from the 1960s** Likely Finnish Origin Enhance your space with this
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

6 Vintage Chairs 1960s - Finland Design
6 Vintage Chairs 1960s - Finland Design
$3,355 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Venhola, Finland. Ceiling lamp in brass and amber-colored glass. Finnish design.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Venhola, Finland. Ceiling lamp in brass and amber-colored glass. Finnish design. 1970s. Perfect
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-century 'Karuselli' Lounge Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Avarte Finland, 1960s
By Avarte, Finland 1, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
modernists in Finnish furniture design, Kukkapuro's work shows a perfect balance of aesthetics, functionality
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fiberglass

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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Antique 1870s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Wall Panel Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
artists and designers. He was inspired by nature and worked with various Finnish design companies
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

Wall Panel Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s
Wall Panel Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s
$11,651
H 49.22 in W 24.81 in D 1.97 in
Vase Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1957
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Finnish design and a symbol of the international success of post-war Finnish design. Tapio Wirkkala
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vase Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1957
Vase Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1957
$2,839
H 9.45 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in
Stool, model X602 designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool, model X602 designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1950s. Lacquered birch with seat upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Birch

ITSU, Finnish design; Brass Floor Lamp: 1950’s
By Itsu
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
🛋️ Itsu-jalkalamppu messinkijalalla ja rottinkivarjostimella on tyylikäs ja lämminhenkinen valaisin, joka yhdistää luonnonmateriaalien pehmeyden ja metallin eleganssin. Se sopii eri...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

ITSU, Finnish design; Brass Floor Lamp: 1950’s
ITSU, Finnish design; Brass Floor Lamp: 1950’s
$3,786
H 59.06 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in
Unique Modernistic Finnish Design Armchair in Red Stained Birch, 1990s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is most definitely an unusual design for a Finnish armchair. It is the only piece we have seen
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1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Birch

Unique Modernistic Finnish Design Armchair in Red Stained Birch, 1990s
Unique Modernistic Finnish Design Armchair in Red Stained Birch, 1990s
$1,922 Sale Price
33% Off
H 25.99 in W 23.23 in D 18.51 in
Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala Art Glass Vase, Beautiful Finnish Design
Located in København, Copenhagen
Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala art glass vase. Beautiful Finnish design. In perfect condition
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Four Iittala Festivo Candlesticks, Design Timo Sarpaneva, Finland, 1980s
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in København, Copenhagen
Four Iittala Festivo candlesticks, design: Timo Sarpaneva, Finland, 1980s. Measures: 12.5 to 18
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Four Iittala Festivo Candlesticks, Design Timo Sarpaneva, Finland, 1980s
Four Iittala Festivo Candlesticks, Design Timo Sarpaneva, Finland, 1980s
$400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 1.58 in
Armchair 42 “Little Paimio” Designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1931
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair 42 “Small Paimio” designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1931. Bent birch and lacquered
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Exhibition Artek poster 'seven buildings' 1998 Finnish Design
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
-known Finnish architect of his generation. His work includes architecture, furniture, textiles, and
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1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Radio Table, Designed by Alvar Aalto', Made in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
A rare Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) radio table, the table is in good condition, manufactured in the 1930s, for those who appreciate old Aalto for home or public spaces, or for collectors.
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Radio Table, Designed by Alvar Aalto', Made in Finland
Radio Table, Designed by Alvar Aalto', Made in Finland
$3,635 Sale Price
48% Off
H 22.84 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Vase Designed by Liisa Hallamaa for Arabia, Finland, 1950s
By Liisa Hallamaa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Liisa Hallamaa for Arabia, Finland, 1950's. Stoneware. Measurements: H: 58,5 cm
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Valencia Design Wall Plate by Ulla Procope for Arabia, Finland
By Ulla Procope
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Valencia Design Wall Plate by Ulla Procope for Arabia, Finland, in Very Good conditions
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20th Century Finnish Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Table designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1970s, lacquered birch
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1970s. Lacquered birch and laminate. Alvar
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Laminate, Birch, Lacquer

Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase 20th Century Finnish Design
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
This Iittala Aalto Opal White Maljakko vase is a Finnish classic designed in 1936 by Alvar Aalto
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20th Century Finnish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Side Table Designed by Anti Hakkarainen for Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland
By Antti Hakkarainen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Side table designed by Anti Hakkarainen for Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland 1949. Stone mosaic
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Bijou Functionalist Finnish Design Folding Secretaire, Flame Birch, 1940s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful folding secretaire with a minimalist vibe and a functional design. This piece is
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Bijou Functionalist Finnish Design Folding Secretaire, Flame Birch, 1940s
Bijou Functionalist Finnish Design Folding Secretaire, Flame Birch, 1940s
$2,691 Sale Price
30% Off
H 45.67 in W 33.86 in D 15.75 in
Large and Beautiful Mid-Century Finnish Organic Natural Design Table, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Natural organic design table suitable for modern interiors. Nowadays widely used in in clothing
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Country Tables

Materials

Birch, Pine

Large and Beautiful Mid-Century Finnish Organic Natural Design Table, 1950s
Large and Beautiful Mid-Century Finnish Organic Natural Design Table, 1950s
$1,957 Sale Price
40% Off
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 29.53 in
A Finnish Design Curved Sofa, Attr. Paul Boman Circa 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finland in the 1940s. This sofa is attributed to Paul Boman, but due to lack of documentation we won't
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

A Finnish Design Curved Sofa, Attr. Paul Boman Circa 1940s
A Finnish Design Curved Sofa, Attr. Paul Boman Circa 1940s
$3,719 Sale Price
36% Off
H 28.75 in W 60.24 in D 33.47 in
A Haroma, Saarinen, and Salo Design Collaboration Daybed, Finland 1960
Located in Utrecht, NL
builder Pentti Saarinen and architect Ilkka Salo. The design of this one-off, exquisite piece of furniture
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, 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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Antique Early 1900s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian...

Materials

Wool

Danish Modern Rare espresso Cup & Saucer Set Revontuli For Arabia of Finland
By Raija Uosikkinen, Arabia of Finland
Located in San Diego, CA
century modern design , by Arabia of Finland.
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vase by Tapio Wirkkala, Scandinavian Midcentury Design, "Kantarelli", Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in New York, NY
company Iittala in Finland.
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Finnish Mid-Century Design Door Handles in Brass & Wood, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Two very distinct and elegant Finnish Mid 20th century door handles in brass and oak wood. The
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Finnish Mid-Century Design Door Handles in Brass & Wood, 1950s
Finnish Mid-Century Design Door Handles in Brass & Wood, 1950s
$1,614 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 27.37 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Floor Lamp “K10-2″ Designed by Maria Lindeman, Finland, 1950s
By Maria Lindeman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Floor lamp “K10-2″designed by Maria Lindeman, Finland. 1950s. Polished brass and black lacquered
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

8 Glases 1970, label made in Finland, Design Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
vases (1946) which marked a new direction for the company and a renewal of glassworks design in Finland
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Silver ring with rock crystal design Ellis Kauppi, Finland 1975
Located in Oirlo, LI
Silver ring with rock crystal design Ellis Kauppi, Finland 1975 Silver ring with rock crystal
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Wooden Secto 4230 Wall Lamp by Secto Design Finland
Located in Turku, FI
-Width 13–31 cm -Weight 1,0 kg E27 bulb base. Mnufacturer's Sticker: "Secto Design Oy" Made in Finland.
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Birch

Wooden Secto 4230 Wall Lamp by Secto Design Finland
Wooden Secto 4230 Wall Lamp by Secto Design Finland
$838
H 23.63 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in
Arabia Porcelain Tray Decorated with Kitchen Utensils, Finnish Design
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arabia porcelain tray decorated with kitchen utensils. Finnish design, 1960s / 70s. Measures: 24 x
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Oiva Toikka "Crow" Glass Bird, 1982, Handcrafted Finnish Design Icon
By Oiva Toikka, Iittala
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Finnish design, this iconic bird reflects Toikka's mastery and imagination, making it a cherished addition
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

1950s Scandinavian Modern Table – Clean-Lined Design from Finland by Oy Stockman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table, anonymous for Oy Stockmann AB, Finland. 1950s. Elm. The most compelling aspect
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Elm

Design "Hongisto" Coffee Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Oirlo, LI
A stunning piece from Ilmari Tapiovaara's "Hongisto" series, crafted by Laukaan Puu in Finland
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Bowl Designed by Raija Uosikkinen For Arabia, Finland, Sotka Pattern
By Raija Uosikkinen
Located in Doraville, GA
A scandinavian modern bowl in the Sotka pattern from Arabia, Finland. The bowl was designed by
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Floor Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
complete work of art – right down to the furniture and light fittings. The design of his furniture combined
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Iron

Sculpture Designed by Ann-Maria Osipow, Finland, 1960’s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall-hung ceramic. Signed by the artist. Measures: H: 31 cm/ 12" W: 31 cm/ 12" D: 29 cm/ 11 1/2".
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture Designed by Ann-Maria Osipow, Finland, 1960’s
Sculpture Designed by Ann-Maria Osipow, Finland, 1960’s
$1,339
H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 11.42 in
Runar Engblom Armchair Designed for Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki, Boman, Finland, 1951
By Runar Engblom, Boman OY
Located in The Hague, NL
. The Vaakuna hotel building in Helsinki was designed by the Finnish architect Erkki Huttunen in 1947
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Ash

Vase Designed by Kyllikki Salmenhaara for Arabia, Finland, 1950s
By Kyllikki Salmenhaara
Located in Stockholm, SE
Salmenhaara was appointed to Finland's first post as artist professor in the field of design and applied art
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Set of Serving Cutlery Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of serving cutlery designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s. A set of serving spoons and
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Finel (Finland) 'Kirsikka' Medium Enamel Saucepan, Designed by Esteri Tomula
By Finel, Esteri Tomula
Located in NEWTOWN, AU
items from as early as the 1950s. Well known Finnish designers such as Seppo Mallat, Antti Nurmesniemi
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Enamel

Finel (Finland) 'Kirsikka' Small Enamel Saucepan, Designed by Esteri Tomula
By Finel, Esteri Tomula
Located in NEWTOWN, AU
items from as early as the 1950s. Well known Finnish designers such as Seppo Mallat, Antti Nurmesniemi
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Enamel

Midcentury Rocking Chair Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition. - Partly renovated, refreshed. jr
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Finnish Design Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of Finnish design furniture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and birch, every item from our selection of Finnish design furniture was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of Finnish design furniture, we have 285 options in-stock, while there are 41 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of Finnish design furniture made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made option in this array of Finnish design furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alvar Aalto, Inno Interior OY and Tapio Wirkkala are consistently popular.

How Much is a Finnish Design Furniture?

Prices for a piece of Finnish design furniture start at $175 and top out at $95,722 with the average selling for $2,220.
Questions About Finnish Design Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    A furniture designer is a professional who creates furniture. They begin with a concept and then produce sketches to capture their vision. Then, they create more detailed schematics that can be used to manufacture furniture. Some well-known furniture designers include Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Frankl, Milo Baughman, Gio Ponti, Le Corbsuier, Ettore Sottsass, Paul Evans, Jules Leleu, Poul Kjærholm, George Nakashima, Eero Saarinen, Frank Lloyd Wright and Hans J. Wegner. Explore a large selection of furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Modern furniture design is an overarching term for the new approach that designers began taking in the early 20th century. Many experts cite the Bauhaus movement as the start of the modern era. Its style was defined by the instructors and students at a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. In Bauhaus-style furniture, the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials. As the Bauhaus movement was emerging, so too was Art Deco. This iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked; they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. After World War II, modern design continued with the mid-century modern movement. The style is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Historians typically say that the modern approach to furniture design ended in the mid-1960s or early 1970s. Pieces made after that time may be called postmodern or contemporary. Shop a large collection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    What you call a person who designs furniture is simply a furniture designer. Some people may use the terms furniture designer and furniture maker interchangeably, but these words actually have different meanings. A furniture maker is a person or company that crafts furniture. In some cases, furniture makers may also be furniture designers. However, this isn't always the case. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eileen Gray was one of the leading pioneers of the modern movement in furniture and design. She was known for her tubular steel Bibendum Chair, a take on the Michelin Man. Shop a collection of Eileen Gray’s pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The design of Cebu furniture by Kenneth Cobonpue frequently features bold, dramatic lines that give the pieces a sculptural quality. Cobonpue favors natural materials and fabrics like rattan, abaca and hardwoods. You'll find a variety of Kenneth Cobonpue furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Marcel Breuer designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe. It was Breuer who came up with the idea for using the material as a base for chairs, tables and other furnishings after he became fascinated by the frame of his bicycle. You'll find a variety of vintage tubular steel furniture on 1stDibs.