Pair of Easy Chairs “Continent” Model 217, Anonymous, for Asko, Finland, 1930’s

Pair of easy chairs, anonymous, Finland, 1950s. Wool upholstery and lacquered wood. H: 68 cm W: 75 cm D: 82 cm SH: 44 cm

A pair of easy chairs, anonymous, Denmark, 1940s. Stained beech and upholstery. H: 79 cm W: 71 cm D: 72 cm SH: 41 cm AH: 66 cm

Easy chair, anonymous, Denmark. 1970’s. Rosewood and wool upholstery. Dimensions: H: 65 cm/ 25 1/2" W: 86 cm/ 33 3/4" SH: 44 cm/ 17 1/4" D: 74 cm/ 29 1/4"

Handwoven wool. Measures: L: 330 cm / 10’ 9 3/4" W: 196 cm / 6’ 5 1/2".

Painted pine. Presented at the Stockholm exhibition of 1897. Measures: H 108 cm/ 3'7” W 60 cm/ 23 1/2" D 56 cm/ 22” SH 42 cm/ 16 1/2".

Armchair, anonymous, Sweden, 1950s. Leather and brass. H: 105 cm W: 76 cm D: 90 cm Seat H: 43 cm Armrest H: 60 cm

- Very confortable - Two chairs and one footstool - Marked by label - Rare in set.

The “Laila” model by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen originates from 1948, with the earliest original drawings kept in the Lahti City Museum in their Lappalainen Collection. This pair of “nr. 238” armchairs are from the Finnish designer’s most famous series called “Laila”. The design became sought after by collectors even in its production time, which is quite rare in the case of Nordic mid-century modern furniture. 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 and generous seat cushion and back with tufted buttons. The bodies have the classic Nordic look, which explains the contemporary popularity of these armchairs both among the public and museums. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the wooden, tapered 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. After the war, the damage it caused and the new homes of Karelian migrants concentrated production on essential furniture, which the Finnish Ministry of Public Affairs ordered to sell at an affordable price. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s Laila...

Beautiful Birch Armchair in very good condition. Designed by Eero Aarnio and produced by Asko, Finland. The chair is made of bent plywood which is lamin...

Rare model, produced in Sweden during the 1930s, anonymous. Please note: In need of new upholstery.

An orange high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio in 1968 for modern furniture maker Asko Oy in Helsinki, Finland. This vi...

Eero Aarnio for Asko chair red fiberglass Pastil "Pastille", Finland, 1960s A red high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio...