Ilmari Lappalainen Furniture

Pair of armchairs model "Laila" designed by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko in Finland, 1950s. These iconic armchairs were designed by the famous Fi...

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. This pair of “nr. 238” armchairs are from the Finnish designer’s most famous series called “Laila”. The design became sought after by collectors even in its production time, which is quite rare in the case of Nordic mid-century modern furniture. Lappalainen was a renowned designer, famous for his designs’ comfort. Some of his designs even received medical approval because they had such a good seating that it prevented back problems. These armchairs have a cosy modern style, modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges and generous seat cushion and back with tufted buttons. The bodies have the classic Nordic look, which explains the contemporary popularity of these armchairs both among the public and museums. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the wooden, tapered legs as well. Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous for its traditions. These chairs were created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing company founded in 1918 by Aukusti Asko Avonius, known for the production of high-quality furniture. By 1930 the company had developed into the largest furniture chain in Finland and the largest supplier of furniture in the Scandinavian countries. After the war, the damage it caused and the new homes of Karelian migrants concentrated production on essential furniture, which the Finnish Ministry of Public Affairs ordered to sell at an affordable price. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s Laila...

Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Laila Lounge Chairs, Floral Fabric, Beechwood Pair of 'Laila' lounge chairs designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and produced by Asko...

Comfortable lounge chair designed by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko 1960s. The lounge chair has an aluminum base and are upholstered in a black gradient leather. The seating is adjustab...

Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko, Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chair, Shearling, Lacquered Wood A 'Laila' armchair designed by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko in Finland circa 1950s. The ...

Beautiful wingback chair, model 'Laila' designed by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko Finland in the 1950s. The chair is in overal good condition. Supports and sits very good. Reupholstered with the current green ton sur ton...

Armchair model "Laila" designed by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko in Finland, 1950s. This iconic armchair was designed by the famous Finnish design...

Ilmari Lappalainen "Pulkka" lounge chair and ottoman, by Asko, Finland. Original white leather cushions with removable headrest and leather armrests...

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. This pair of “nr. 238” armchairs are from the Finnish designer’s most famous series called “Laila”. The design became sought after by collectors even in its production time, which is quite rare in the case of Nordic mid-century modern furniture. Lappalainen was a renowned designer, famous for his designs’ comfort. Some of his designs even received medical approval because they had such a good seating that it prevented back problems. These armchairs have a cosy modern style, modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges and generous seat cushion and back with tufted buttons. The bodies have the classic Nordic look, which explains the contemporary popularity of these armchairs both among the public and museums. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the wooden, tapered legs as well. Sheepskin is the ultimate material for comfort, warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It elevates the sheer size and shape of the chair, especially its back. Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous for its traditions. These chairs were created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing company founded in 1918 by Aukusti Asko Avonius, known for the production of high-quality furniture. By 1930 the company had developed into the largest furniture chain in Finland and the largest supplier of furniture in the Scandinavian countries. After the war, the damage it caused and the new homes of Karelian migrants concentrated production on essential furniture, which the Finnish Ministry of Public Affairs ordered to sell at an affordable price. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s Laila...

The Asko Pulkka leather armchair in black leather is, like the ottoman, in very good condition. The leather is soft and undamaged, the seams are all in goo...

Rare pair of adjustable lounge club or arm chairs, rendered in dove gray leather with brushed cold rolled aluminum frame. These chairs are modeled after classic champaign furniture. The seat is adjustable in 3 positions to go from a seated high back position to a lounging reclined chaise position. Designed by Ilmari Lappalainen, the Pulkka chair...

The “Laila” model by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen originates from 1948, with the earliest original drawings kept in the Lahti City ...