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
Otto Schulz Pair of ‘Schulz’ Easy Chairs in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Jio
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
Ilmari Lappalainen 'Laila' Armchair in Espresso Sheepskin, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Prague, New Town
Finnish 'Laila' armchair, model '238', designed by Ilmari Lappalainen. Manufactured by Asko in Finland, 1950s. Wooden legs, newly upholstered in Espresso sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Heig...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Fog & Mørup Uplight Floor Lamp in Bronze, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Prague, New Town
Large uplight floor lamp, produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark, 1940s. Made from patinated bronze.
Produced in the 1940s by Fog & Mørup, one of Denmark’s most influential 20th-century...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Itsu Oy Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Yellow Opaline Glass, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare ceiling lamp, produced by Itsu Oy in Finland, 1950s. Made from brass, decorative details in brass, with 4 shades in yellow-tonen opaline glass.
This elegant ceiling lamp was pr...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ludvig Sturm Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, Sweden ca. 1948
By Ludvig Sturm
Located in Prague, New Town
Ludvig Sturm for Inrednings-Kompaniet AB, set of 10 Swedish Modern dining chairs, oak, Sweden, ca. 1948.
A large set of 10 Swedish Modern dining chairs in oak, designed by Ludvig St...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
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 the 1960s. Made from stained beech, removable pillows and armrests are newly upholstered i...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko ‘Laila’ Armchair in Sahara Sheepskin, 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Prague, New Town
Finnish 'Laila' armchair, model '238', designed by Ilmari Lappalainen in 1948. Manufactured by Asko in Finland, late 1940s. Legs in wood, newly upholstered in Sahara sheepskin.
Dime...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair of Swedish Cylinder Pendant Ceiling Lamps in Metal, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century cylinder pendant ceiling lamps, Sweden, 1960s. Made from metal. In good original condition, with some marks and scratches throughout, consistent with age ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Swedish Modern Nesting Tables in Birch, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Set of 3 Swedish Modern nesting tables, Sweden, 1940s. Made from birch. Each table is impressed '107' to the underside, the smallest table also features additional later markings. Al...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Materials
Birch
Göran Malmvall 'Sportstugemöbler' Corner Cabinet in Pine, 1950s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Prague, New Town
'Sportstugemöbler' corner cabinet, designed by Göran Malmvall. Produced by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden, 1950s. Made from dark stained pine. Interior with two shelves, single doo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Jindřich Halabala for Spojené UP závody Art Deco Stool, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody in the Czech Republic, 1930s. In original condition, the piece has been stripped of the used fabric, maki...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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