Veter Vintage Armchairs

Incredible collectible 'Skaala' lounge armchair by Yrjo¨ Kukkapuro for Avarte, made in Finland, circa 1970. Featuring original burgundy red leather seat and back cushion, birch and t...

This is a chair using an old Japanese mortar. The material is Zelkoba, and it seems to be around the Meiji period. It is characterized by the powerful wood grain and red-black surf...

Chair By Yrjö Kukkapuro (1933 -), Experiment Series Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro from the Experiment Series for Avarte, Finland 1982. Chrome tuba...

This set of four Skaala chairs was designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro for the Finnish Avarte manufacture during the 1980s. Due to their modern and minimal look, they will easily find their place in the living room or office. The Skaala chair perfectly reflects Kukkapuro's love for ergonomic furniture. This innovative combination of aesthetics and functionality refers to idea from Bauhaus school. The frame is made of chrome-plated goldish metal. The seat and backrest are upholstered with high-quality gray fabric, and additional armrests are made of birch plywood. Yrjö Kukkapuro is a Finnish furniture designer. He is the important person of Finnish functionalism. He has mainly been working as a freelance designer since the 1950s, and most of the furniture he designed early in his career is still in production. "Does it make sense to design a chair that is not comfortable to sit on?" - this is one of Kukkapuro's favorite sayings, which perfectly reflects the designer's love of ergonomic furniture. His designs aim at a subtle balance between functionality and aesthetics - a perfect example of this is the Karuselli chair by Artek and other iconic designs such as the Saturnus table, the Skaala chair, the Remmi series, and the Ateljee armchair and sofa. In his career, Kukkapuro has received many national and international awards - incl. Lunning Prize in 1966, First Prize at the International Chair Design Competition in Italy in 1972 and the Kaj Franck Design Prize in 1995. His works are permanently present in museums around the world, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, MoMA in New York and Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany. Avarte was established as a continuation of the family company Haimi. In 1980, Haimi employees acquired the company for themselves and changed the company name to Avarte. Haimi was a Finnish furniture manufacturer founded in 1943 that was especially known as the producer of Yrjö Kukkapuro designs. Avarte continued to manufacture furniture until 2013, when the company ha been ceased. In addition to Yrjö Kukkapuro's designs, Avarte also produced furniture designed by Samula Naamanka, Mikko Paakkanen and Simo Heikkilä...

This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Bertil Söderberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden in the 1940s. The elegant shape of the desig...

A fine and elegant armchair in solid oak, reupholstered in quality shearling lambswool. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s. Model "Kurul". Th...

This pair of lounge chairs in oak designed by Henning Kjærnulf in the 1960s is a stunning piece of Danish Modern design. Made by E.G Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark. Model "Razorblade". The ...

This striking armchair was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. This particular model, named Kurul, was produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark. The chair bears the ma...

This elegant Swedish Armchair from the first half of the 20th century is expertly crafted from rich elm wood, showcasing timeless Scandinavian design. The chair features later 1960s ...

This primitive-style armchair is steeped in Japanese tradition and aesthetics. It was created in the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) for its powerful yet delicate beauty. Bold...

Very sought after Karuselli lounge chair in black designed in 1965 by Yrjö Kukkapuro, made by Haimi, Finland has a fiberglass seat shell and base. Exclusive manufactured leather upho...

Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Saturnus' lounge chair, fabric, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s Stunning armchair in bright green upholstery and white ...