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Ilmari Lappalainen 'Laila' Armchair in Espresso Sheepskin, 1950s

$8,000
£6,107.78
€6,995.55
CA$11,207.96
A$12,531.88
CHF 6,573.49
MX$151,791.10
NOK 82,977.41
SEK 78,393.60
DKK 52,214.86

About the Item

Finnish 'Laila' armchair, model '238', designed by Ilmari Lappalainen. Manufactured by Asko in Finland, 1950s. Wooden legs, newly upholstered in Espresso sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 77 cm / 30.32 in Width: 79 cm / 31.1 in Depth: 85 cm / 33.46 in Seat height: 40 cm / 15.75 in This armchair belongs to Ilmari Lappalainen’s notable 'Laila' series, a design celebrated by collectors even during its production era. The 'Laila' armchair, designed in 1948, holds a notable place in Finnish design history. The earliest original drawings are preserved in the Lahti City Museum as part of the Lappalainen Collection. Please note that this armchair is reupholstered to order, with a lead time of 12 to 16 weeks to meet our high quality standards. The images show the finished result following restoration by our experienced team. The listing price reflects the finished result as shown. As with all sourced original pieces, the tone and grain of the wood may differ slightly from the images. For more information, feel free to contact us.
  • Creator:
    Ilmari Lappalainen (Designer),Asko (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.32 in (77 cm)Width: 31.11 in (79 cm)Depth: 33.47 in (85 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Prague, CZ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6233245557332

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