About Tila Vintage
tila is a collection of selected pieces of modernist design, by brothers Arne and Ellis. The name comes from the Finnish word “tila”, meaning space or room, and reflects an interest in Nordic interiors and functional approaches to space. Our focus is on functionalist furniture - well-made pieces defined by use, material clarity, and a reduced form. Often lightweight and adaptable, they suit movement and everyday space.
Established in 2024
Featured Pieces
alvar aalto war-leg table for artek, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
the ‘war-leg’ was developed as a variation of aalto’s bent-leg design during a period of material and labour shortages. most notably, glue in short supply meant the usual bentwood co...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch
aalto vanity desk for artek, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
the model 191 vanity desk is a compact functionalist design, with the simple construction and practical proportions typical of early aalto furniture.
a rarely seen model, designed ...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Birch
alvar aalto black dining table by huonekalu-ja rakennustyötehdas oy, 1930s
Located in London, GB
this is a nice early example, featuring an ebonized wood top paired with a birch frame and iconic “l‑leg” construction. in nice condition, the legs have developed a warm patina and i...
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Vintage 1930s Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch
domus table by ilmari tapiovaara for keravan puuteollisuus oy, 1950s
Located in London, GB
designed in 1946 for the domus academica student housing complex in helsinki. the domus table is a particularly good example of post-war finnish design, with a simple rectangular top...
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch
Pair of Alvar Aalto 'Hallway Chairs' Model 403, Artek c.1950
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
A classic and quietly sculptural design, formed from bent birch plywood with solid birch armrests, reflecting Aalto’s approach to natural materials and organic form. Originally made ...
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
George Nelson 'Home' desk for Herman Miller, 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
Designed in 1958 by George Nelson for Herman Miller, this elegant desks refined proportions and understated materials lend it a light, decorative presence while remaining highly prac...
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Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Oak
Alvar Aalto Red Drop Leaf Dining Table for Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Aalto dining table made by Artek in the 1950s. It features a red linoleum top paired with a birch frame and the classic “L‑leg” construction. The table includes a foldable extension,...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto model 296 chest of drawers, by Artek, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
An early Alvar Aalto chest of drawers, model 296, produced by Artek in the 1940s.
Crafted in birch and set on its original wooden castors, a practical piece with clean proportions....
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20th Century Finnish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Shigeru Ban limited edition of 80 heat reactive Aalto stools for Artek, 2007.
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
From a numbered edition of 80 pieces produced for the Barbican exhibition ‘Alvar Aalto - Through the eyes of Shigeru Ban’.
Featuring a heat-reactive seat that responds subtly to to...
Category
20th Century Finnish Stools
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto overpainted red stool 60, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Very early editions of the Stool 60, preserved in fully original condition. The surfaces display a beautifully layered, colourful patina developed over time, with honest wear consist...
Category
20th Century Finnish Stools
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto stools for finmar, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
A characterful set of Aalto stools with notable provenance, originating from the penthouse flat of architect F.R.S. Yorke, author of The Modern House (1936), above the offices of Yor...
Category
20th Century Finnish Stools
Materials
Birch
