Svante Skogh Stools

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 ...

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...

A beautiful "Kirsti" tabouret designed by Johansson Gurli for Asko in the 1930s. The piece is very rare and a perfect example of the Finnish pre war Art D...

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...

Bentwood Pulkka Lounge Chair by Ilmari Laippainen for Asko, Finland from the 1960s. Ilmari Laippainen (1922-2004) was a renowned Finnish architect and designer known for his funct...

c. 1960s. Iconic mademoiselle chair painted white but aged. Tagged. Made in Sweden

Lounge chair, model Bodö, designed in 1957 by Svante Skogh. Made by AB Hjertquist & Co in Nässjö, Sweden. Frame in oak, leather saddle seat, recently reupholstered cushions. This arm...

Set of six stackable chairs designed by Herman Seeck for Asko, Finland 1950s. It has a varnished birch frame with green galon seat upholstery. Priced per set of 6. Condition Good, ...

A stuningly beautiful stool. It looks so aerodynamic that it gives the impression of being able to fly. Ilmari Tapiovaara gave a lot of attention to simplicity, functionality with ...

A dramatic Scandinavian Modern Mid-Century armchair with a polished solid beech wood frame by Svante Skogh for Säffle Möbelfabrik. This chair has be...

Nice Congo chair in Birch by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko 1960s. This smart construction consists of two parts that are put together without any screws and can be easily shipped or sto...

Svante Skogh "Bodö" Sofa upholstered in an new white boucle. Ca 1960s Sweden.