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
Itsu Oy Organic Floor Lamp in Brass and Cane, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare organic floor lamp, produced by Itsu Oy in Finland, 1950s. Brass, cane shade. Marked 'Itsu'. The lamp is equipped for a single light bulb.
Dimensions:
Height: 143 cm / 56.3 in...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto Pair of '36/401' Cantilever Armchairs in Black Fabric, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of highback cantilever armchairs, model '36/401', designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933. Produced by Artek in Finland, 1950s. Laminated birch, newly upholstered in black fabric.
Dime...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Paavo Tynell for Idman '9224' Table Lamp in Brass and Leather, Finland, 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Prague, New Town
'Horseshoe' table lamp, model '9224', designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman Oy in Finland, 1953. Polished brass, adjustable brass shade with perforated edge, leather-wrapped st...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rauni Peippo for Oy Stockmann AB 'Apila' Stool in Pine, Finland 1960s
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Oy Stockmann AB
Located in Prague, New Town
'Apila' stool, designed by Rauni Peippo in 1955. Produced by Keravan Puusepäntehdas for Oy Stockmann AB in Finland, 1960s. Made from dark green-lacquered pine. In original condition,...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Jindřich Halabala 'H-269' Armchair in Beech and Black Velvet, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague, New Town
Armchair, model 'H-269', designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by UP závody in the Czech Republic, 1930s. Newly upholstered in black velvet.
Dimensions:
Height: 71 cm / 27.95 in
W...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko ‘Laila’ Armchair in Sahara Sheepskin, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Prague, New Town
Finnish 'Laila' armchair, model '238', designed by Ilmari Lappalainen in 1948. Manufactured by Asko in Finland, 1950s. Newly upholstered in Sahara sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 77 ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Square Swedish Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp in Pine, 1970s
Located in Prague, New Town
Square Swedish Mid-Century Modern flush-mount ceiling lamp, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1970s. Made from pine, white-lacquered metal and features a removable wooden grid.
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Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno Oy '30-058' Floor Lamp, Finland, 1940s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Prague, New Town
Floor lamp, model '30-058,' designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape. Produced by Orno Oy in Finland, 1940s. Made from white-lacquered metal, brass details, white opal glass diffuser, and whi...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Prague, New Town
'Farmor' armchair, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s. Newly upholstered in honey sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 103 cm / 40.55 in
Width: 7...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist ‘Skrindan’ Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
By OPE Möbler, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Skrindan’ armchair, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Made from stained beech, removable pillows and armrests are newly upholster...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Otto Schulz Pair of ‘Schulz’ Easy Chairs in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Jio, Otto Schulz
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Schulz’ easy chairs, designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Jio Möbler in Jönköping (Sweden), 1940s. Newly upholstered in light sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 73 cm / 28.74 i...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Stool in Wood and Cowhide, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Danish stool, tabouret, ottoman, made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made from wood, newly upholstered in cowhide with metal tacks around the frame.
Dimensions:
Height: 43 c...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
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