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Set of Six Herman Seeck for Asko "Model 495" Stacking Chairs with Green Skai Sea

$2,750per set
£2,060.62per set
€2,415.65per set
CA$3,851.35per set
A$4,316.71per set
CHF 2,259.86per set
MX$53,265.62per set
NOK 28,388.02per set
SEK 26,722.14per set
DKK 18,020.87per set
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About the Item

A perfect example of Post-War Scandinavian design, this set of “Model 495” dining chairs was designed by Herman Seeck for the Asko company in Finland during the 1950s. With their minimal yet striking silhouette, these chairs reflect the Finnish Modernist movement’s emphasis on practicality, material honesty, and graceful form. The gently contoured backrests and clean lines reveal the designer’s deep sensitivity to both ergonomics and aesthetics. Each chair features a warm birch or beechwood frame with subtle sculptural details, paired with a green Skai (faux leather) upholstered seat that adds a pop of vintage color while remaining highly durable. Manufactured by Asko, a company known for pioneering modern design in Finland and for collaborating with major figures in Nordic furniture, these chairs are both collectible and versatile—ideal around a dining table, in a studio setting, or as side chairs in a refined interior. In original vintage condition with visible wear consistent with age and use, including patina to the wood, minor surface wear, and light distressing to the Skai upholstery.
  • Creator:
    Asko (Manufacturer)
  • Similar to:
    Sven Markelius (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: S236 HS61stDibs: LU922445478132

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