Finnish Furniture

Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a multitalented design genius, widely considered a leading figure of modern Finnish industrial art. This lamp model is one of the cornerstones of Tapio Wirkkala´s repertoire; this groundbreaking piece is one of the original adjustable lamps with angular opal light...

A rare and sculptural wingback lounge chair having a cantilevered laminated birch frame and retaining its original handstitched textured linen upholstery.

Flush mount ceiling light designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Model 1073. Finland , Circa 1950th. Etched opaline glass with brass decor. Stamped "Orno". Existing wires, rewiri...

Sculptural Light No. 29 by Milla Vaahtera. Dimensions: D 5 x W 90 x H min 60 cm. Materials: Glass, Brass. In 2020 Milla Vaahtera started a series of unique sculptural lights made out of brass and hand blown glass. "I have focused on mobile art work for the past few years and this series with light is a natural continuum of that work. These lights are all unique and made by a very intuitive process. Glass parts are made in collaboration with a team of glass blowers from Nuutajärvi Glass Village. The creative process of joining methods of art to traditional areas of craft is the most important thing to me in my work. Traditionally craft has been an area where professionals avoid failure. Lack of failure makes them good. I'm revolutionary in embracing failure in the craft process. I always find new techniques via failure. Failure is not opposite to success, it's a necessary part of it. When I find the flow of “not giving a shit” in my work, I find freedom and fun, and achieve the best work. Embracing failure shuts up the critical comments in my head and I’m liberated. I´m inspired by everything and find influences all around me. I find leaving some tool marks to the brass and "the mistakes" refreshing. With glass, the pieces where you could see the moment of melt in the final work are always my favorites. And I felt that now I work in dialogue with glass. I learned to use improvisation at the moment to maintain the wild nature of glass. Glass is like me, spontaneous and organic. " Glassblowers: Paula Pääkkönen, Sani Lappalainen, Otto Koivuranta, Jukka Viuha, Penna Tornberg and many other glassblowers from Nuutajärvi. The metal parts: Silversmith Kirsi Kokkonen together with Milla Vaahtera Electric work Ullanlinnan sähkö Vaahtera began to work on this series in May 2017 together with glassblowers Paula Pääkkönen, Sani Lappalainen, Pauli Vähäsarja, Henni Eliala and Jonas Paajanen of Nuutajärvi. The metal parts were prepared by silversmith Kirsi Kokkonen together with Milla Vaahtera. The method was based on dialogue with the glass artists, improvisation and intuition. The ethereal pieces are a revival of the mobile tradition that emerged in the 1930s.The heavy glass parts and the delicate brass seek a balance with each other, thus creating tensions within the works. Milla Vaahtera (born 1981) is a designer and an artist working in Helsinki. The themes of her works extend from body image and sexuality to intuition and dialogues in the creative progress. Vaahtera has graduated as a Master of Arts in 2010 from Aalto University, the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She did her BA studies in Lahti Institute of Design in 2008. Her work is featured in several exhibitions at galleries and museums including the Design Museum Finland, Lokal gallery and UU Market...

A brass and red metal wall light designed and produced by Valinte OY, Finland, c. 1950s. In fair vintage condition, showing significant wear consistent with age and use. Moderate su...

DESCRIPTION A blue / grey vase designed by Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist for Arabia, made in Finland. The vase measures approximately 5 3/8 inches in diameter and is 4 7/8 inches tall. Th...

Ceiling lamp model A332 “Beehive” designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo, Finland, 1953. Painted aluminium and polished brass. Early six tier version. Stamped, 'VAlAISTUSTYO A33...

The Model 402 lounge chair or ‘Atelje’ chair was designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1933 and is considered a masterpiece of modernist furniture design. The classic, well-balanced de...

Alvar Aalto dining table, model no. 81B, with oak top and characteristic L‑leg base. This example features a beautifully aged oak top with a warm, even tone and visible grain, resti...

A beautiful vintage Artek Model 60 stool designed by Alvar Aalto, dating from the 1940s. This example is preserved in fully original condition, retaining its original wooden constru...

Artifacts of Disharmony Clear Buoy sculpture by Tero Kuitunen Material: Hand sculpted glass and ceramic. Dimensions: D48 x W 20 x H10cm Unique piec...

Vintage set of 6 shot glasses features organic, rounded form, hand-blown in amethyst purple glass. The form is identified as shot glass i-103, part of the i-glass series designed by...

Unio bench by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection UNIO 2023 Dimensions: H. 40 x W. 150 D. 72 cm SH. 40 Model shown: Fabric Fox 02 by Larsen The Un...

This is a Finnish Birch butcher block dining table, produced in Finland in the 1960s. The piece is unmarked, and we are unsure of the designer and manufacturer. It is a solid, heavy ...

A beautiful Alvar Aalto model 403 hallway chair, originally designed for the legendary Paimio Sanatorium, one of the masterpieces of 20th-century architecture. This example was manuf...

Lukki Chair by IImari Tapiovaara with laminated and lacquered birch plywood seat and back rest and an enameled steel frame. Ilmari Tapiovaara was born in Hämeenlinna, Finland in 191...

A beautiful handmade to order solid silver bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus .

This sculptural Mid-century design table from the Pirkka series was designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in the mid-1950s and produced by Laukaan Puu and later by Asko. It quickly became a ...

A pair of pine and white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, c. 1970s. Seat Height (inches): 15.75" Arm Height (inches): 19.25" All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an additional 1-3 weeks from receipt of fabric. Please message us to request a quote...

A set of six short tumblers in textured glass from the Aslak collection, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Unused, in original box.

This three piece ceiling pendant was designed during the 1950s in Finland. Itsu, short for Itä-Suomen Sähkö (eng. Eastern Finland Electricity), was a small, lesser known manufactory...

A pair of armchairs and sofa, anoynmous for Paul Boman, Finland, 1930s. Stained birch and rattan, upholstered cushions. Dimensions of the chairs: H: 79 cm / 2' 7 1/4'' W: 60 cm / 2...

Scandinavian Modern round dining table, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1960s. Teak. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) ...

Kyllikki Salmenhaara was Finland's most accomplished ceramic artist, who refined her exceptional pottery skills into an art form, as well as a researcher and educator who devoted her...

A thick walled, ceramic bowl with a heavy glaze.

Pair of wall lamps, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s Brass and lacquered steel. Very rare example. Dimensions: Total depth: 50 cm / 1' 6 1/2" D: 30 cm / 9 ...

The Globlow Floor Lamp was designed in 1996 by Vesa Hinkola, Markus Nevalainen, and Rane Vaskivuori for the Finnish design collective Snowcrash. The lamp consists of a steel rod ba...

A beautiful multicoloured art glass goblet by Kaj Franck for Nuutajärvi, Notsjö / Arabia Wärtsilä. A beautiful art piece with purples, reds, blues, and browns. This is the larger siz...

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto white laminate with blonde birch wood Stools by Artek. Clean ready for use. Stackable. Labeled ICF NYC. Made circa 1970. Sold as a Pair (2)...

Folding ‘Screen 100’ designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1936. Material: Pine. Alvar Aalto’s “Screen 100” designed in 1936 is a sculptural room divider made entirely of ind...

Alvar & Aino Aalto foldable table in birch with beautiful red linoleum surface, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1950s. The materials used by Artek were v...

A beautiful five-arm ceiling lamp made by Saariston Valaisin in the late 1950s or early 1960s, featuring hand-painted glass shades and an elegant brass structure. This lamp captures ...

Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg for Arabia Set of 3 demi-tasse cups with saucers, 1970s. Elegant set comprising three demi-tasse coffee cups with matching saucers in white porcelain, decorat...

This lovely “Duetto” loveseat was designed back in the 1950s to bring the sitters closer together. This intention is clearly traceable in Ottelin’s drawings, where the back was drawn as hands embracing the users. A loveseat derives its name from holding two people close to one another. First invented in the 17th century, this two-person chair was originally intended for women wearing large dresses with hoops to sit comfortably. In the Nordic countries, loveseats, such as this model, were typically made of quality woods with fully upholstered bodies to enhance the cosiness. This rare “Duetto” is unquestionably Ottelin’s most distinctive sofa model. This is primarily due to the peculiar back that has a heart shape and envelopes towards the front to form the arms as well. At the top, the edge curves outward creating a welcoming and open look. The homely curviness and precision clearly show the influence of Werner West, Ottelin’s teacher. The body, upholstered in honey-coloured sheepskin, is paired with tapered, lacquered wood legs. This combination is a true Nordic characteristic, keeping the tradition of using organic materials at its core. As this “Duetto” sofa shows, the shapes and forms of Nordic minimalism of the mid-century are infinitely interesting. Additionally, the stylish look is always paired with the highest quality craftsmanship, here provided by the Finnish furniture company, Kervo Snickerifabrik, Oy Stockmann. The Kerava cabinetmaking company was founded on February 1, 1862 and Ottelin served as director of the company's furniture department from 1953 to 1954 and as artistic director of interior design from 1955 until his death in 1971. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. This sofa has been reupholstered recently in premium sheepskin. 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: 60.23 in W x 29.52 in D x 34.25 in H; Seat height 17.32 in 153 cm W x 75 cm D x 87 cm H; Seat height 44 cm About the designer: Karl Olof Ottelin (Helsinki, 3 May 1917 - Helsinki, 9 February 1971) was a Finnish interior designer and furniture designer who, in the 1950s, was the director and chief designer of Stockmann's furniture department. Ottelin began his studies at the Central School of Art and Design in 1939, but had to suspend his studies for 1941–1944 due to conscription. He graduated as an interior designer in 1946 and started at Stockmann's drawing office in 1948. He served as director of the company's furniture department from 1953 to 1954 and as artistic director of interior design from 1955 until his death in 1971. Ottelin's best-known products are modern wooden chairs, but he also designed cabinet and shelving systems and extensive interior design for a variety of properties. In 1952, Olof Ottelin designed the furniture for the Swedish School of Economics in Helsinki together with Lisa Johansson-Pape (lamps), Yki Nummi (coloring) and Dora Jung...

A beautifully understated Mid-Century Modern table mirror that embodies the Scandinavian philosophy of balancing functionality with sculptural simplicity. Executed in solid brass, th...

A sculptural Nordic table lamp defined by its slender proportions and refined material contrast. The conical glass base shifts from clear to deep blue, creating a layered, almost flo...

Large, Airisto work desk, natural ash by Made By Choice with Joanna Laajisto Dimensions: W 160cm, D 55cm, H 74 cm Materials: Solid Ash Finishes: Natural ash / painted black Als...

Kolho natural dining chair by Made By Choice with Matthew Day Jackson Kolho Collection Dimensions: 54 x 54 x 77 cm Materials: Oak ( Oak veneered plywood natural oak, stained black...

Eero Aarnio's Pastilli chair is a colorful, playful and a genious design by one of the Finnish design giants of our times. With it's shiny colour it looks almost like a giant candy....

A rare set of four Finnish industrial flush mount ceiling lights, manufactured by Sähköliikkeiden Oy in the mid-20th century. Originally installed in a youth center in Kiiminki, Finl...

Set of 2, airisto side tables/ stools, stained black by Made By Choice with Joanna Laajisto Dimensions: D35 x H45 cm Materials: solid ash. Finishes: natural ash / painted black ...

The iconic "Iceberg" vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland. This vase is an incredibly heavy still-mould blown solid crystal piece. Created by the Finnish master to resemb...

Pair of 1954 Finnish silver serpent candlesticks, coiled serpent base and sconce rising from snakes mouth, measuring 4 inches in height, weighing 9...

Original early Alvar Aalto 'Model 2' armchair for O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B., in molded plywood and solid birch. Unrestored condition with partly significant wear. Lat...

Elegant Finnish mid-century chandelier model ER 177/4 manufactured by Itsu in the 1950s. The fixture features a geometric brass frame composed of intersecting rods arranged in a stri...

An elegant Model 1376 five-light chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland during the 1930s. Executed in patinated brass, the chandelier displays T...

Rug designed by Greta Skogster-Lehtinen for Aaltosen Mattokutomo, Finland, 1930s. Flat weave. Crafted in Finland by Aaltosen Mattokutomo in the 1930’s, Greta Skogster-Lehtinen desi...

A beautiful claritas vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva and manufactured by Iittala in Finland. Each piece of the Claritas series is unique and made without a mould, showcasing the pure...

This beautiful ceiling pendant was designed during the 1950s in Finland. Itsu, short for Itä-Suomen Sähkö (eng. Eastern Finland Electricity), was a small, lesser known manufactory t...

Mid-Century Modern Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala. New in box, old Iittala box and logo (1991-2000)

Rare 3-arm cascade ceiling lamp, designed by Paavo Tynell (1890–1973). Produced by Idman in the 1940s. Made from brass, features three opaline glass shades, each measuring 29 cm (11....

Table lamp, manufactured by Kauklahden lasi, Finland, 1940s. Painted glass frame, later wooden slat shade. Brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and...

A black-lacquered metal, brass and white opaline glass chandelier likely designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age...

A large and highly sculptural ceramic floor vase by Timothy Persons, created in 1998. Executed in glazed and painted ceramic and preserved in very good vintage condition with minor s...

FEM work desk, stained black by Made By Choice Dimensions: D55 x W95 x H105 cm Materials: natural ash Also available: FEM work desk natural ash FEM is a compact piece of home office furniture...

A striking sculptural yet small table lamp made from naturally shaped silver/ curly birch stump, Finland, circa 1940s. The form feels naturally shaped rather than made. An elegant, ...

Mid-Century Modern Drinking Glasses from Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland, 1960s, Set of 6

A fantastic Model 34/402 armchair by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto, produced for Finmar, Finland, 1939. This elegant armchair is crafted from birch with upholstered seat...

Small maple carved object in the shape of an egg by Pekka Nikkila, Finland. Additional information Material: Maple Color: Brown Creator: Pekka Nikkila Origin: Finland Type: D...

With its slender shape and a brass and light grey lacquered body, this lamp is a great modernist piece that stands out in any space. The ingenious structure allows the height to be a...