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Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB Markaryd, Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Utrecht, NL
This equally rare and marvellous, brass nine-light chandelier was created in what we now call “the golden age of Scandinavian design”. Hans-Agne Jakobsson was the great Swedish maste...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
“Florida” Bench by Ebbe Wigell for AB Bröderna Wigells Stolfabrik, Sweden 1950s
By AB Bröderna Wigells Stolfabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
The so-called stick sofa has been around throughout the history of the popular “stick chair” and has had its peaks during the 20th century, especially the 20s and 50s. Recently, the stick sofa started enjoying a renaissance thanks to the returning appreciation of understated, simple design. This no. 145 is a classic model that was designed by Ebbe Wigell...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Holger Johansson Brass Chandelier with 12 Glass Shades for Westal, Sweden 1970s
By Holger Johansson, Westal
Located in Utrecht, NL
This marvellous chandelier is a rarity from Swedish designer, Holger Johansson, who created it for his own company, Westal. With a brass frame holding 12 translucent bubble glass sha...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Airborne Metal Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Cow Hide, France ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Airborne is one of France's most successful and influential design companies of the modernist era. Not content with merely reproducing licensed designs, founder Charles Bernard was e...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Beech Slatback Chairs by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The designs of Borge Mogensen aimed at functionality, minimalist appearance and easy accessibility. This pair of slatback chairs is perhaps one of the best examples of these principles of the Danish master with a rustic yet modern design.
The most attention-grabbing visual element of this rare model is the backrest with eight wooden spindles that create an airy look that recalls the traditional slatback chair style. The curved top rails have a sculptural look mimicked by the armrests that are also supported by individual slats. This creates a unified appearance that highlights the diverse shapes and the natural beauty of the beech wood and its versatile grain. Interesting details are to be found everywhere in the design, including the perfectly fitted seat cushions and the uniquely arranged stretchers connecting the legs. As the lower structure with the legs and stretchers combine straight lines with round shapes, the design gains a sculptural look that is appealing from all angles. The structure displays a beautiful contrast between the smooth beech frame and the elegant and textured bouclé fabric of the cushions. The chair’s manufacturer, FDB Møbler is a Danish furniture company established in 1942, and Børge Mogensen served as the design studio’s manager. Mogensen and the designers he employed came from the Copenhagen Cabinetmaker's Guild tradition and were unwilling to prioritize anything over craftsmanship and quality.
Extremely modest and confident at the same time is how these chairs can be best described. Mogensen preferred to work with traditional and natural materials, but also liked to experiment with new techniques; the resulting models are Danish Modern classics.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. The chairs’ cushions have been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
23.42 in W x 24.4 in D x 32.48 in H; Seat height 18.11 in; Arm height 25.39 in
59.5 cm W x 62 cm D x 82.5 cm H; Seat height 46 cm; Arm height 64.5 cm
About the designer:
Borge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinetmaker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942.
At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950, he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
Hyval Five-Armed Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Finland 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Design wise the 1970s may conjure images of wood surfaces, plush sofas, warm bright shades, and patterned wallpapers. In Finland, it was also an era of streamlined lighting design, with a sculptural appearance, geometric shapes, and shiny details defining the features of 70s lighting...
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"Saga" Wall Sconces by Kay Kørbing for Lyfa, Denmark 1960s
By Lyfa, Kay Korbing
Located in Utrecht, NL
These Lyfa-edition “Saga” wall sconces by Danish architect and designer, Kay Kørbing are true collectors’ pieces. By the 1950s, Lyfa had built an international reputation for original, high-quality, modernist lamps. In the postwar era, the company collaborated with esteemed architects and designers to produce minimalist, sculptural pieces including these lamps.
Made of brass, metal, and crystal, the design of this model is entirely in the vein of modernism, while also sticking to the main ideals of Danish design, such as functionality. This can be observed in the lamps’ build that allows them to be faced either up- or downwards. The proportions are carefully thought out, with three main sections comprising the design. The three elements - the brass base, black metal shade holder, and the crystal glass shade - are clearly separated both by their shape, material, and colour. Most eye-catching are the Orrefors crystal glass shades in a peculiar shape that appear to be roll cut. Orrefors has been established in Swedish design tradition since 1898. Glass from the forests of Småland was incomparable: “Il n’y as que ça!” (There is nothing like it!) exclaimed the 1925 Paris World Fair. As these sconces showcase, the glass and shape are always in focus, combined with elegance, simplicity, and confidence. The predominantly round shapes are balanced by the square backplate. The artistic design is very honest in a purely Scandinavian manner, exposing the joinery and the materials’ natural qualities as well.
This pair of “Saga” wall sconces is a stunning example of how the 1960s are still able to deliver modern "art" to any interior. The producer, Lyfa, produced some cabin lamps...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Armchair, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Svensk design, “Swedish design”, is unquestionably a conventional and popular branding device, with many companies explicitly promoting their products as examples of god design, “goo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Eva and Nils Koppel Wingback Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1950s
By Eva & Niles Koppell, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Utrecht, NL
When Eva and Nils Koppel met, she was studying mathematics, and he was studying engineering. Together they studied architecture and worked in Alvar Aalto’s office. Their furniture pi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Enveloping Cabinetmaker Armchair in Bouclé, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
With an elegantly cosy appearance, this chair is a stylish example of the soft, curved aesthetic side of mid-century modernism in Europe. Adopting the trend of abandoning ornamentati...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Solid Wood Brutalist Low Chair, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
As a descendant of the modernist movement of the late 19th and the first half of the 20th century, Brutalism favoured celebrating the imperfect appeal of handmade items. This solid w...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
European Cabinetmaker Armchair Upholstered in Wool, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful European cabinetmaker armchair recalls the peak of Mid-Century Modern design on the continent. Cabinetmakers led the way in furniture design during the 1950s, combinin...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Holger Johansson Set of 4 Chandeliers with Glass Shades for Westal, Sweden 1970s
By Holger Johansson, Westal
Located in Utrecht, NL
These marvellous chandeliers are a rarity from Swedish designer, Holger Johansson, who created them for his own company, Westal. With a brass frame holding 12 translucent bubble glas...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Rolled Arms, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Time has not diminished the relevance of Danish design, especially of the pieces that were created in the middle of the last century, like this lounge chair. This mainly because the ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Safari" Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Born from both adventure and practicality, the safari chair has transcended its 18th-century origins being lugged around the great outdoors to become a beloved icon of design. Here, the classic pairing of the elegant patinated leather is paired with beautiful solid wood to command attention which is partly why this chair style remains popular in contemporary interior design.
The design of this pair of remarkable chairs sits in a long tradition of safari chairs. From Eileen Gray to Kaare Klint and Elias Svedberg a lot of great designers have made versions of self-assembled furniture, which probably finds it origin in Indian Roorkhee Chairs used by the British military. The design recalls Pierre Chapo’s “S10” chair...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Dutch Arts & Crafts Chairs by W. Kuyper, The Netherlands 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Inspired by the British Arts and Crafts movement, Dutch designers adopted a commitment to handcraft and the idea that artistic talent should benefit society. Following the internatio...
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940
Located in Utrecht, NL
This armchair is an elegant and comfortable evidence of the mastery and artistry of the Danish master cabinetmakers who defined mid-20th century modern seating design. Danish Modern ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs with Rush Seats, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Impressive in its simplicity, this pair of French mid-century armchairs carries with it the same beloved modernist characteristics applied to American, Scandinavian, and Italian mid-...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Ezio Longhi Ribbed-Back Lounge Chair for ELAM, Italy 1960s
By Elam, Ezio Longhi
Located in Utrecht, NL
Like the 1958 Mitzi armchair, this model belongs to the most well-known chair designs of Italian designer, Ezio Longhi. This lounge chair takes one back to post-war Italy, when the n...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Hans-Agne Jakobsson "T-472" Ceiling Lamps for Markaryd, Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Utrecht, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson was a renowned Swedish designer who is known for his exceptional contribution to the field of lighting design. Prolific during the golden age of Scandinavian desi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Large European Modern Wall Sconce in Brass & Bubble Glass, Europe circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The best qualities of European mid-century designers’ light fixtures are most often their atmospheric light, disciplined, functionalist design completed by unique solutions and desig...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Frosted Glass "EY-60" Lights by Mauri Almari (Attr.) for Itsu, Finland 1950s
By Almari Mauri, Itsu
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare pair of wall lights was designed during the 1950s, an era in which Finland saw the birth of many of its most iconic lighting models. It was a period of consistency, excelle...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Börje Claes Brass Adjustable Wall Lamps for Norlett Elit, Sweden 1970s
By Börje Claes
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish Modern, with its simplified lines and lack of excessive ornamentation, was a counter reaction to the earlier, more decorative design movements such as Art Deco. In comparison...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Traditional Norwegian Carved Kubbestol, Norway early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
In Norway, cube chairs have been in use since the Middle Ages, and in the 18th and 19th centuries, cube chairs were mostly used in the farming communities in Eastern and Southern Nor...
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swedish Ceiling Lamp with Glass cluster and Floral Details, Sweden ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The profoundly influential 20th-century Swedish designers pioneered a style of furniture that was lightweight, floral, and elegant in its simplicity, embodied by this lamp. These des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Sculptural Ladder-Back Chairs, Europe first half of the 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Over the 20th century, European designers fused traditional crafting techniques and styles with modern materials, design, and industry. The ladder-back chair was one of the most popular chairs of its time. Today, classic ladder-back chairs and their more modern reiterations are desirable, collectible pieces thanks to their distinctive look, quality, and history.
Since Gio Ponti’s “Fireside” chair...
Category
20th Century European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Solid Wood "Money Chair" with Upholstered Cushions, Europe late 19th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This chair is in many ways the definition of a unique piece both in visual terms and from a historic aspect. It hasn’t a single aspect that is usual, making it a fascinating and hist...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Seven "SH41" Dining Chairs by Yngve Ekström, Sweden 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Nässjö Stolfabrik 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wood is the most traditional material for furniture, it is organic, elemental, sturdy, and has become very stylish. The Swedish efforts to create applied art attuned to modern man an...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chairs, Europe ca early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The ‘spinning chair’, this historic type of seating has had numerous modern interpretations across Europe, however, most preserved the main functional characteristics: solid wood, enduring, high quality craftsmanship, a tall, straight back for good posture and freedom of movement.
The art of spinning yarn is thousands of years old, but the spinning wheel as we know it is estimated to have arrived in Europe around the middle of the 13th century and along with it came the three or four-legged spinning chair. The backs were often hand carved with various motifs or fantasy creatures making each one unique and individual. As these oak chairs show, the Modernist movement influenced the traditional design by removing most of the intricate decorative elements, and substituting them with a more streamlined structure. The carved high backs and octagonal seats...
Category
Early 20th Century European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 3 "Utö" Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish architect and furniture designer Axel Einar Hjorth served as the lead designer for Sweden’s Nordiska Kompaniet department store from 1926 to 1938. During this time, Hjorth de...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Little Adam" Armchairs, Sweden 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Little Adam” chair model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva Series, which was created in 1958 by Kerstin Hörlin-...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Lilla Eva" Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Lilla Eva” model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection, which was created by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a designer at Nordiska Kompaniet. The nam...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Table Mirror, Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mirrors are versatile pieces of interior décor with several functions and advantages; they create depth, increase light coverage, and add a statement to any space. Fusing function an...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Model "B255" Table Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Utrecht, NL
Based on the classic oil lamp, this model “B255” table lamp is a lovely design combining traditional and modern lighting design. The design is therefore derivative of a traditional a...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Jan Wickelgren Curved Brass Floor Lamp for Aneta Belysning AB, Sweden 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Aneta Lighting AB was established in 1947, and over the years, the company has collaborated with renowned Swedish designers to create stylish, timeless lighting models. Among them wa...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Wrought Iron Table Lamp with Chain Links, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This individualistic table lamp is a Brutalist piece from the 1960s with a characteristic design that is sure to stand out. The style is similar to that of Franz West with wrought ir...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Jugend Ceiling Lamp in Patinated Brass and Glass, Europe early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Around the turn of the 20th century the new style Jugend was introduced around Europe. The name comes from the German word for “youth”, but in the rest of Europe it was called Art Nouveau, the “new art”. It was a sharp aesthetic break from the previous styles and brought a completely new language of form inspired by the organic softness of nature.
This early 20th century ceiling lamp...
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Model "9060" Ceiling Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
This lamp is one of those models that lighting design enthusiasts recognize immediately, a truly iconic design. Paavo Tynell designed this model “9060” in 1950-52 for the secretariat...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Holger Johansson Chandeliers with 12 Smoked Glass Shades, Sweden 1970s
By Holger Johansson, Westal
Located in Utrecht, NL
This marvellous pair of chandeliers is a rarity from Swedish designer, Holger Johansson, who created them for his own company, Westal. With a brass frame holding 12 translucent bubbl...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass and Wood Model "B8453" Table Lamp by Boréns, Borås, Sweden 1950s
By Boréns Borås
Located in Utrecht, NL
Created by master craftsmen and characterized by clean lines, exotic woods, soft edges and intuitive functionality, the Swedish Modern lighting models of the once Borås based lightin...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass and Acrylic Glass Wall Lamps by Stockmann Orno, Finland 1960s
By Stockmann-Orno
Located in Utrecht, NL
Finnish lighting designers and manufacturers were true inventors who experimented with light and form to develop a unique oeuvre that continues to hold a prime position in the canon ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Fritz Kurz Crystal Glass Wall Lights for Orrefors, Sweden 1960s
By Orrefors, Fritz Kurz
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of Swedish wall lamps by Fritz Kurz is a playful example of the eccentric side of Scandinavian mid-century modern design. These coloured crystal glass lamps’ organicity is ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
European Oak Deck Chair with Adjustable Backs, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This so-called “deck or cruise chair” is not only visually arresting, but also interesting thanks to its historical use. Folding chairs have been used as seating in the Mediterranean...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Paavo Tynell "Model 9224" Table Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell is one of Finland’s best known and most collected mid-century designers. Tynell was a pioneer of European lighting design and a founder of the first lighting manufacturi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Dutch Modern High Back Chair by Jan den Drijver for De Stijl, The Hague 1950s
By Jan den Drijver
Located in Utrecht, NL
This armchair is an early and rare piece representing Dutch Modernism. Slanting, oblique lines characterize the frame, which gives this chair a distinctive shape. Jan den Drijver des...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa in a Patterned Fabric, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This exceptional three-seater sofa is eccentric in the best way possible; with a large curved body and a one of a kind upholstery, both of which recall the Art Deco style of the 1930...
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Acrylic Glass Wall Sconces by Maison Lunel, France 1950s
By Lunel
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of double sconce wall lights from Maison Lunel are imposing models of an era that saw the creation of some of the most famous light...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rare Paavo Tynell Brass Perforated Wall Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Finnish mid-century design is characterized by simple, elegant forms that Paavo Tynell was a master of. Like Finnish culture he embraced timeless beauty, sustainability and a deep co...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Börje Claes Brass Floor Lamp with Adjustable Shade for Norlett Elit, Sweden 1960
By Börje Claes
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish Modern, with its simplified lines and lack of excessive ornamentation, was a counter reaction to the earlier, more decorative design movements such as Art Deco. In comparison...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
European Mid-Century Modern "Oyster" Chairs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These artistic chairs have a sculptural look that is often refereed to as an “oyster”. From Finn Juhl’s “France chair” to Seymour “James” Weiner’s “Oyster” chair, this style has been...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Paavo Tynell Model 9224 "Horseshoe" Table Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell is one of Finland’s best known and most collected mid-century designers. Tynell was a pioneer of European lighting design and a founder of the first lighting manufacturi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Glass Dome Table Lamps by Cosack Leuchten, Germany 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Utrecht, NL
Gebrüder Cosack (Gecos), was a lighting company from Neheim-Hüsten, Germany founded in 1848. The company no longer exists, making remaining pieces hard to come by. This is especially...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These individualistic chairs possess a playful and stylish look that Italian Modern furniture is beloved and coveted for. Defined by the stylish silhouette of the design covered in a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Upholstered in Bouclé, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
One of the most significant contributions of the Scandinavian countries to the European fine arts has been in the field of design. The Scandinavian countries have achieved world-wide...
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Lamp with Striped Glass Shades, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This brass and glass chandelier is full of personality, with unexpected details that make it unique. Most likely a one-off, this model has an essentially mid-century modern look with...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ilmari Lappalainen "Rex" Armchairs for Asko, Finland 1940s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Like the “Laila” model, these chairs were designed by Finnish designer, Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko in 1948, and become a beloved model. So much so, that during the 1990s, it was put back into production by Asko.
With Ilmari Tapiovaara, who was the artistic director of Asko from 1938 to 1941, the modernization of the company’s range began, and the wooden designs were joined by modern, upholstered furniture pieces, including “Rex”. 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, the generous back with tufted buttons, and the tapered, wooden legs. The body has the classic Nordic look, which explains its contemporary popularity both among the public and institutions. The cosy open design is dominated by the gently enveloping back and arms that appear to welcome the sitter. Thanks to the large seat cushion, the armchairs’ comfort lives up to Lappalainen’s famous standards. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the small lacquered legs as well.
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. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s “Laila...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in a Patterned Bouclé Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish cabinetmaker lounge chair recalls the peak of Danish Mid-Century Modern design. Thanks to its curved shape, this model is exceptionally cosy and elegant. Curved chairs like this are statement pieces in any space, but they can also adapt to a variety of styles thanks to their universal appeal.
With its classic shape paired with modern design, the generous size, and fully upholstered body, this lounge chair is outstanding, even when measured to the many beautiful models created in Denmark during the mid-century era. The large, curved design is reminiscent of the Chesterfield style, with rolled arms and a curving back, short feet, and button tufting. While the impression may recall the historic style, it is its more streamlined, modern interpretation with fewer decorative elements and a much lighter colour palette. The stitches on the back create a scalloped look that sections the back, enhancing the voluptuous size. The Danish design idiom, among other things, was centred on gentle yet robust support for the spine - a quality that engender contentment and well-being, a defining characteristic of Danish culture. The visual appearance however, is not the only thing that echoes Danish design, but also the exquisite craftsmanship under the fully upholstered body. The short, mismatched stained beech legs add a modern, organic feel, balancing out the voluptuous profile of the sofa. The front legs differ in their angle and shape from the back ones, adding visual interest, while the masterful sense of proportions and the soft upholstery guarantee functionality and comfort.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
37.2 in W x 40.55 in D x 35.03 in H; Seat height 16.33 in; Arm height 23.62 in
94.5 cm W x 103 cm D x 89 cm H; Seat height 41.5 cm; Arm height 60 cm
About the Designer:
This Danish-made sofa...
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Bouclé, Wood
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