About Formalist
Founded in 2015, the gallery offers a meticulously curated selection of twentieth-century Scandinavian and European design classics, showcasing the work of both celebrated designers and anonymous master cabinetmakers of the era. Each piece is carefully evaluated for authenticity, condition, and historical significance, with any restoration undertaken thoughtfully and with care. We are committed to providing a seamless, satisfying experience and to building lasting relationships with our clients.

Established in 20151stDibs seller since 2022
Featured Pieces
Pair of Danish Modern Stools in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Danish Modern stools, 1940s. Recently reupholstered in Sahara sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 43 cm / 16.93 in
Diameter: 36 cm / 14.17 in
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Fritz Hansen (attr.) Danish Modern Armchair in Moonlight Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Danish Modern armchair, attributed to Fritz Hansen. Made in Denmark, 1940s. Recently reupholstered in Moonlight sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 78 cm / 30.71 in
Width: 83 cm / 32.68 ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Mogens Lassen (attr.) High Wingback Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
High wingback Danish Modern armchair, attributed to Mogens Lassen. Made in Denmark, 1940s. Recently reupholstered in Honey sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 92 cm / 36.22 in
Width: 75 ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Prague, New Town
'Farmor' armchair, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s. Recently reupholstered in honey sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 103 cm / 40.55 in
Wid...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric.
Dimensions:
Heig...
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Stools
Materials
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
Jindřich Halabala Pair of Art Deco Stools in Floral Fabric, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Art Deco stools, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. The stoo...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Materials
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
Hans Bergström '10/8' Swedish Modern 8-arm Chandelier in Brass, 1940s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern 8-arm chandelier, model '10/8', designed by Hans Bergström. Manufactured by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden, 1940s. Made from brass and wood, features new lampshades. In...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell ‘80112-25’ Ceiling Lamp in White Opaline Glass, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Prague, New Town
Flush mount ceiling lamp, model ‘80112-25’, designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman Oy in Finland, 1950s. Shade in white opaline glass. In good original condition, with wear cons...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell Pair of ‘80112-25’ Ceiling Lamps in White Opaline Glass, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of flush mount ceiling lamps, model ‘80112-25’, designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman Oy in Finland, 1950s. Shades in white opaline glass. In good original condition, with...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Hans Bergström ’40’ Cascade Ceiling Lamp in Perforated Brass, 1940s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern cascade ceiling lamp, model ’40’, designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden, 1940s. Shades in perforate...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet 'Berga' Table in Solid Pine, 1940s
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern table, model ‘Berga’, designed by David Rosén in 1942. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden, 1940s. Made from solid pine. In good original condition, with wear con...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Pine
Jindřich Halabala ‘H-269’ Armchair in Red Velvet and Stained Beech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Armchair, model ‘H-269’, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Armrests in stained beech, recently reupholstered in red v...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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