Merva Merivaara Armchairs

Denmark 1950's Modernist Chair with Walnut Legs Restored & Reupholstered in Shearling

A plywood and white-lacquered metal stool designed by Olof Kettunen and produced by J. Merivaara, Finland, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5"H x 20.75"W x 13.75"D Seat Heigh...

An extraordinary, rare pair of Italian 1950s armchairs. Structurally sound, but the original upholstery is worn out so the chairs are sold for the customer to recover in their own c...

Charming rural and rustic armchair with stool, France 1950s. The chair would fit beautifully in a rustic, wabi sabi arts and crafts style interior. Stained oak frame with hand-woven ...

Sauna stools have been in use for centuries, predominantly in Japan and in Finland. While this form of furniture is mostly a utilitarian object, vintage sauna stools - like this set of four - from these countries are artisanal, beautiful pieces. From Antti Nurmesniemi’s sauna stool (which is part of the MoMA’s collection) to the Japanese Hinoki stools, these vintage wooden pieces are perhaps even more treasured today than in the 50s. Sauna stools are traditionally used as a perch while washing up in the bathhouse before entering the soaking tub. They also make good shower stools or bath-side caddies also because the woods used - pine in this case - are naturally bacteria- and mildew-resistant and withstand humidity well. Stools traditionally have a simple, functional construction, however, these Finnish stools have elaborately carved tops that move beyond the strictly functional role. The tops are composed of four interconnecting parts in a shape that resembles a Celtic knot. These individual parts are connected by two dowel pins to each other leaving the design airy and functional as water has an easy way to flow through. The legs are in a simple, slightly tapered form to support the sitter with similar dowel pins connecting them to the seats. These mid-century sauna stools were made for Finnsauna Lagerholm...

A lounge chair designed by José Zanine Caldas for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, in 1949. It features Imbuia plywood, brass, and black-dyed leather webbing.  

Stunning Mid-Century Modern penguin chair, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Iconic Dutch design from the 50s. The back and the seater are 2 separate pieces that easily fits toge...

Throughout the Nordic countries, there's a long history of pride in the craftsmanship of using natural materials like wood. This beautiful armchair is a great representation of the q...

Remarkable set of two Italian 1950s armchairs. Thin metal frame and sleek shaped seat with visual connections to Joseph-André Motte work.  

Cantilever lounge chair, created by a European cabinetmaker in the 1950s. Features wooden armrests and has recently been reupholstered in cowhide. The chair’s frame embodies C-shaped...

One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known as the spring chair, "Pikku Paimio" or Small Paimio in English. It is regarded as ...

A very rare version of "The Prague Chair" and stool in teak, reupholstered in a luxurious vintage fabric from the 1980s. Designed by Henry Hans Schube...