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Place of Origin: Finnish
Set of 6 Olavi Hänninen Solid Wood Chairs - T chairs
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Description: Presenting a remarkable set of six chairs designed by the renowned Finnish designer Olavi Hänninen. Crafted from rich, solid wood, these chairs embody a blend of rustic...
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1940s Brutalist Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Elm

Eight Olli Mannermaa Kilta Chairs in Elephant Hide Grey Naugahyde
By Martela Oy, Olli Mannermaa
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant Kilta chair was designed by Finland designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela. The Kilta chair is a Finnish design Classic. Kilta’s timeless design and very comfortable seati...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Steel

Iconic Eero Aarnio Giant Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
he Leather Ball Chair Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 The Ball Chair was designed in the early 196...
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2010s Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Aarnio Vintage Blue Pony Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare, playful and iconic Pony Chair by designer Eero Aarnio in original blue fabric. The Pony Chair was designed by the Finnish designer in 1973 and has been a staple of contemporary...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Steel

'Copacabana' Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair by Mathieu Matégot in Lorkey Fabric
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
'Copacabana' Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair by Mathieu Matégot in Lorkey Fabric A versatile, independent, and self-taught Hungarian designer,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Chrome & Leather "Polar" Chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo Finn
By Esko Pajamies
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four chrome and leather "Polar" chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo Finn, circa 1960s. This very rare set has been professionally re-chromed and re-upholstered in black leather...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Chrome

'Copacabana' Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair by Mathieu Matégot in Leslie Fabric
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
'Copacabana' Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair by Mathieu Matégot in Leslie Fabric A versatile, independent, and self-taught Hungarian designer,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Steel

Unique Modernistic Finnish Design Armchair in Red Stained Birch, 1990s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is most definitely an unusual design for a Finnish armchair. It is the only piece we have seen, and even though we did extensive research to identify the designer, we couldn´t. ...
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1990s Scandinavian Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch

Eero Aarnio for Laukaan Puu Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Aarnio for Laukaan Puu, set of six dining chairs, solid pine, Finland, 1960s. This set of six dining chairs are designed by Eero Aarnio for Finnish manufacturer Laukaan Puu. Th...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Pine

alvar aalto stoolNE60 painted green 1960's for children’s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This is stool NE60 for children’s. This stool is painted green . This stool was manufactured in the 1960s. There is evidence of overpainting There is some da...
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1960s Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch

'Osa' Outdoor Dining Chair in Solid Pine for Vaarnii
By Vaarnii
Located in Glendale, CA
Osa Outdoor Dining Chair in Solid Pine for Vaarnii. The innovative heat-treated pine used in the Osa Outdoor Dining Chair is stronger, lighter and better suited to withstanding the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

alvar aalto stool60 natural 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool60 was manufactured in the 1950s.
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1950s Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch

Carl Gustaf Hiort Wingback Chair in Red and Grey Upholstery
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, lounge chair, fabric and oak, Finland, 1940s. This sensuous wingback armchair has a curved back, little wings and tapered oak legs. The chair leans sligh...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

alvar aalto stool60 painted red 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool 60 was manufactured in the 1930's. This stool is painted red and white. There is some peeling and damage in the paint here and there, but it is a ...
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1930s Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather red 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool 60 was manufactured in the 1950's. The seat is covered with vinyl leather. The condition of the vinyl leather is not torn, but there are some stai...
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1950s Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch

Kilta Chair by Olli Mannermaa
By Martela Oy, Olli Mannermaa
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant Kilta chair was designed by Finland designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela. The Kilta chair is a Finnish design Classic. Kilta’s timeless design and very comfortable seati...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Steel

alvar aalto chair69 natural 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This chair 69 was manufactured in the 1930s. It has a structure that seems to be an early product that is not found in current products. The paint film from ...
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1930s Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto chair65 black linoleum top
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This is chair 65 black linoleum top.
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1960s Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto stool60 natural 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool60 was manufactured in the 1950s.
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1950s Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto chair69 Painted Deep blue 1930's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This is chair 69 . Deep blue paint is applied all over. This chair was manufactured in the 1930s.
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1930s Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch

Vintage Eliel Saarinen "Blue" Chairs- a Pair
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Charleston, SC
Eliel Saarinen (1873-1950) was an important figure in the earliest awakenings of Scandinavian Art Nouveau architecture, and was responsible for such masterpieces as the highly regard...
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather black 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool 60 was manufactured in the 1950's. The seat is covered with vinyl leather. The condition of the vinyl leather is not torn, but there are some stai...
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1950s Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto stool60 natural 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool60 was manufactured in the 1950s.
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1950s Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch

Mid 20th Century Domus Chair Designed By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Turku, FI
Domus chair was designed by Finnish interior architect and designer Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1946. The chair was designed for the Domus Academica student housing complex, located in Hels...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto stool60 natural 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool60 was manufactured in the 1950s. There is some damage to the seat.
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1950s Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch

Ilmari Tapiovaara, Domus Lounge Armchair in Birch, Keravan Puuteollisuus 1940s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic Domus lounge chair was originally designed for the student housing project Domus Academica in Helsinki in 1947. This beautiful early version is stamped with the first pro...
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

alvar aalto chair68 Painted White 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This is chair 68 . White paint is applied all over. This chair was manufactured in the 1950s.
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1950s Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto stool60 vinyl leather red 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool 60 was manufactured in the 1950's. The seat is covered with vinyl leather. The condition of the vinyl leather is not torn, but there are some stai...
Category

1950s Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch

Fanett Dining Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for ASKO, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in München, BY
Original Fanett dining chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for ASKO. From the 60's. With manufacturer's label on the bottom. The chair is in a beautiful vi...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Alvar Aalto / Otto Korhonen, Birch and Plywood Armchair Model 50101, 1929-30
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This extremely rare solid birch and bent birch plywood armchair was designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto and Otto Korhonen, who was one of the best known Finnish cabinetmakers a...
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1920s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Set of Two Finnish Birch and Rattan Chairs Produced by Wilhelm Schauman
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern set of two rattan & birch chairs from the 1940s/1950s, produced by Wilhelm Schauman and attributed to Werner West. Birch frame, rattan backrest, re-upholstered wi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Birch

Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Wilhelm Schauman Oy, 1940s/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Scandinavian Modern sofa by Wilhelm Schauman Oy from the 1940s/1950s. Elm frame, re-upholstered with high quality Lauritzon's Lamm Ecru -fabric. ...
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Set of Four Scandinavian Modern Stools Model Apila by Rauni Peippo, 1950s/1960s
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set Of four Scandinavian Modern stools model Apila by Rauni Peippo for Keravan Puusepät Oy Finland from the 1950s/1960s, birch. Later painted black. Good ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch

Rare Set of Four Dining Chairs by Ilmar Lappalainen and Produced by Asko 60s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Deventer, NL
Rare set of 4 dining room chairs attributed to the Finnish designer Ilmar Lappalainen and Asko, 1960s Finland. The special chairs have a cu...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Olavi Hänninen, Unique Experimental Chairs Gallo & Gallina 'Cock and Hen', 1985
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Helsinki, FI
These unique neo funk chairs Gallo and Gallina or "Rooster and Chicken" are designed by Finnish designer and interior architect Olavi Hänninen (1920-1992). Postmodern design influenced interior design in the 1970s till 1990s and landed in the 1980s in Finland. The design of the chairs screams form over function. The bold colour scheme of the chairs black, white, yellow and red are characteristic of that style period. These whimsical chairs...
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1980s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Exceptionally rare set of early Alvar Aalto armchairs for O.Y Wilhelm Schauman A.B Jyväskylä, Finland, 1939. Custom ordered for NY World's Fair Restau...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Set of Six Dining Chairs in Black Leather Fiberglass
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, set of six dining chairs model ‘415A’, black leather, fiberglass, aluminum, Finland 1960s These organic shaped dining chairs were designed by the Finnish ...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Alvar Aalto for Artek N65 Bentwood Children's Chairs
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a set of newer production N65 children's chairs designed by famed architect and designer Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek. Easily one of Aalto's most recognized and c...
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Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch

Early Model 65 Chair by Alvar Aalto, ,
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Buffalo, NY
Model 65 encapsulates designer Alvar Aalto’s approach to systematic, rational design within the context of Finnish minimalism; showcasing clean lines and his favoured use of birchwood.The bolts, showcased along the back legs, imbued the chair with Aalto’s signature industrial design sensibility.This is a wonderful early example,, The color ,,finish and patina is outstanding.. Chair seat has been reupholstered in a classic Marimekko fabric
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1930s Bauhaus Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Halikko Bar Chair by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Halikko bar chair by Made By Choice Dimensions: 47 x 46 x 99 cm Materials: Solid Oak Standard finishes: Natural wood / painted black. Also available: Upholstery in fabric or s...
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2010s Post-Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Finland
By Puunveisto OY
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs, model “Lehti” (leaf) designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. Manufactured by Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri in Finland during the 1950s. ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tapio Wirkkala Set of Six 'Nikke' Dining Chairs with Metal Frames
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, set of six dining chairs, black lacquered plywood, metal, Finland, 1950s Beautiful 'Nikke' set of six dining chairs design by the Finnish designer Tapio Wir...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu Set of Four 'Pirkka' Chairs
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, set of four 'Pirkka' dining chairs, beech, pine, Finland, design 1955 This set of ‘Pirkka’ chairs by Finish designer I...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Beech, Pine

Iconic Eero Aarnio Yellow Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...
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2010s Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Leather Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finni...
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2010s Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Leather

Finnish Vintage Wood Chair Alvar Aalto Model 66, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chair Alvar Aalto model 66 Finnish vintage wood chair, circa 1930 Conception in 1933 for Artek manufacture Suitable with 1950 or Scandinavian furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Beech

Yrjö Kukkapuro 'Karuselli' Lounge Chair in Leather and Fibreglass
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Karuselli' lounge chair, leather, chrome-plated steel, fiberglass, Finland, design 1965 Organic shaped lounge chair...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern Carl-Gustaf Hjort Af Ornäs Trienna Lounge Chair
By Carl Gustaf Hjort, Puunveisto OY
Located in Kramfors, SE
Easy chair Trienna by Carl-Gustaf Hjort af Ornäs. The model is called Trienna and is made by Hiort Tuote, Puunveisto Oy Träsnideri AB during the mid 20th century. The chair has a fra...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Seminar KVT1 Solid Ash Chair by Kari Virtanen
By Kari Virtanen
Located in Fiskars, FI
Seminar KVT1 is an archetype of a solid wooden Ostrobothnian chair, with light and well-proportioned structures. It was originally developed as a model ...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Ash

Rare Tapio Wirkkala Pair of Dining Chairs
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, pair of dining chairs, metal, plywood, Finland, 1960s This exceptional pair of chairs by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala shows a...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Aarnio for Asko Arm Chair Red Fiberglass Pastil "Pastille", Finland, 1960s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Telgte, DE
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...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Chairs

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Fiberglass

Kolho a Unique and Colorful Scandinavian Serpent like Chair
Located in Halikko, Finland
With Matthew Day Jackson "Kolho is a series of tables and chairs formed of right angles and serpentine forms. It is inspired by Apollo landing a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Iconic Eero Aarnio Orange Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...
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2010s Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio White Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...
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2010s Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Pink Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...
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2010s Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Goma with Thomas Sandell, Unique Scandinavian Design Armchair
By Thomas Sandell
Located in Halikko, Finland
Goma armchair with Thomas Sandell. Thomas Sandell chief architect (Born 1959 in Jakobstad, Finland) Thomas Sandell founded Sandellsandberg Architects in 1995. He is an award-winn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...
Category

2010s Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Blue Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...
Category

2010s Modern Finnish Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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