Finnish Seating

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...

Wonderful modular sofa by OY BJ Dahlqvist AB, for BD Furniture, Jakobstad, Finland, 1970, 3 sections with thick cognac colored leather, six loose cushions on a leather clad frame, ma...

The “Laila” models from the series by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen originates from 1948, with the earliest original drawings kept in the Lahti City Museum in their Lappalainen Collection. Designed in the halcyon phase of what we know today as Mid-Century Modern, this charming sofa is a unique evidence of how traditional Finnish craftsmanship was brought into modernism. This sofa is 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. As an essentially Finnish modern piece, this sofa is built around the core characteristics of the era: gently rounded edges, tapered wooden legs, and a generous, fully upholstered body. The style was modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges and generous seat cushion and back with three large tufted buttons. In the absence of ornamentation, the three large tufted buttons on the back stand out, creating depth as they sink into the textured green fabric. The design has the “Classic Nordic look”, which explains the contemporary popularity of this sofa 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. This sofa was 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. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s Laila...

The Eero Aarnio Ball Chair from the first production run by Asko is an absolute design icon, renowned worldwide. The chair offers multiple seating options and can rotate around its o...

A very rare Alvar Aalto armchair made for the Enso-Gutzeit ("Stora Enso") Headquarters in 1962. Birch, green fabric and leather. Great original condition with age related wear. Stamp...

Add a touch of mid-century modern luxury to your space with the Olavi Hänninen 1960's Boomerang sofa. Crafted from rich mahogany, this iconic piece features the legendary boomerang s...

Model 31 chairs (3 pieces sold separately), design Kai Kristiansen, 1960s. Beech frame, reupholstered with quality model Bond 7 -fabric by Lauritzon. Good vintage condition, minor pa...

Finnish curved easy chair, designed by Carl-Johan Boman. Produced by Oy Boman Ab in Finland, 1940s. Tapered wooden legs, upholstered in Sahara sheepskin. Please note that a pair of ...

Pair of Finnish ‘Laila’ armchairs, model ‘238’, designed by Ilmari Lappalainen in 1948. Manufactured by Asko in Finland, 1950s. Recently reupholstered in Espresso sheepskin. Dimensi...

A beautiful model X600 stool designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1960s in Finland. Even though simple, this stool comes with great quality and attention to detail. The less comm...

This armchair is a masterpiece of design when one looks at how simple and elegant it really is. Pine was widely used by different furniture designers in furniture in 1930s-1970s, for...

Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu in the 1960s, the Hongisto chair embodies the Finnish master’s dedication to honest materials and democratic design. Constructed from so...

A 1950s–60s Finnish step stool from the Herttoniemi Library in Helsinki that still carries the city stamp to the bottom. Crafted from iron with a circular wooden seat. This practical...

Very hard to find Model 26 armchair is designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek with frame in steel tube, painted matt black and with seat form pressed birch plywood, lacquered in black. Aalto designed Lounge Chair 26...

A beautiful model X600 stool designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1960s in Finland. Even though simple, this stool comes with great quality and attention to detail. The X-leg or ...

Mid Century Rocking Chair By Ilmari Tapiovaara Circa 1950s - Solid Beech seat and frame - By Ilmari Tapiovaara - Finnish ~ 1950s - 57cm wide x 83cm deep x 92cm tall - 45cm seat heig...

Pair of armchairs, manufactured in Finland, 1940s. Stained birch frame with rattan backrest, later reupholstered with floral fabric. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with ag...

Discover the timeless charm of the Taidetakomo Hakkarainen 1930s wrought iron upholstered stool, a true masterpiece in Scandinavian Vintage Design. This elegant piece showcases refin...

A traditional Finnish sauna stool / bench from the mid-20th century, crafted entirely from solid pine. Made by an unknown maker, the piece reflects the functional vernacular of Finni...

A set of 8 birch and raffia dining room chairs designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek, Finland, c. 1980s. Minor to moderate wear to fabric and wood frame consistent with norm...

Introducing the Pastil Chair by Eero Aarnio in a timeless white color – a true vintage gem. This iconic chair, designed by the renowned Fin...

Stool model 60 designed by Alvar Aalto for Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab from the 1930s. Birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Iconic Al...

Artek's model Y61 stool, birch with black saddle belts. Designed by Alvar Aalto. In very good used condition. Airy design and beautiful Y-shaped leg structures.

Rare "Armchair 004" by Antti & Vuokko Nurmesniemi, Finland, 1970s Good condition with minor signs of usage.

Sculptural bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1950’s. This bench is made of stained elm wood and sculpturally crafted by hand. Presented in a good, original, conditi...

A beautiful pair of leather armchairs from Finland around the 1940s. The chairs are comfortable and relatively small compared to other larger ones like the Aulanko chair for example,...

Alvar Aalto, Artek, Birch, Rattan, Black Linen Webbing, "Model 45" Armchairs, Finland, 1980s Pair of "Model 45" armchairs designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek and produced in Finland c...

Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Sofa or Settee, Beige Linen, Lacquered Wood, Finland, 1950s A rare shell back two seater sofa designed by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy...

A wonderful and iconic "Aulanko" lounge chair designed by Märta Blomstedt in the 1930s for the Hotel Aulanko in Finland. This chair is from the 1940s and reupholstered in soft & "moo...

Märta Blomstedt Hotel "Aulanko" lounge chair. Chair is from 1940s and fully reupholstered in warm white sheepskin.

This exceptionally rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Antti Nurmesniemi for the Palace Hotel in Helsinki in 1952. The chairs were a custom commission to furnish the lobby and other public spaces of the modernist hotel...

Mid-Century, organically shaped, molded fiberglass swivel armchair. Designed by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro in 1966 for the Haimi company. Kukkapuro, a leading Modernist in Finni...

Alvar Aalto designed Chair 68 in 1935. It is closely related to the iconic Stool 60. It incorporates a three-piece backrest extension. The chairs can be stacked up to four pieces hig...

A rare 1960s Stool from the 8500 Series, designed by Finnish interior architect Voitto Haapalainen for Asko. The design pairs a polished metal frame with a woven seat made from padde...

Contemporary Large 'Aqueduct' by Poiat. Small version : H. 77 cm x W. 299 cm x D. 102 cm (SH 40 cm). Aqueduct collection 2022 by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski. Upholstery: Dedar - Pergamena 017. Plinth: Low Plinth...

Eero Aarnio Ball Chair from the first production of Asko. An absolute design icon and known worldwide. The chair offers numerous seating options and can be rotated on its own axis. T...

This is a fabulous black vintage Ateljee leather sofa, this piece was designed by Yrjo Kukkapuro and was made in Finland in 1963. Crafted from beautiful black leather, ebonized woo...

Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...

Carl-Johan Boman was a key figure in Finnish furniture design during the early 20th century. As the head of Oy Boman Ab, he played a pivotal role in shaping Finnish modernism with hi...

The iconic Pirkka chair was designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in the mid-1950s and produced by Laukaan Puu and later by Asko. It quickly became a favourite among modern furniture enthusi...

A chaise longue or garden chaise longue designed by Aino Aalto and produced by Artek, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.9"H x 24.25"W x 67.0"D Seat Height (inches)...

Model Domus chairs (6 pieces, sold separately), design Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1950s. Birch frame with later reupholstered wool fabric. Good vintage condition, patina consistent ...

Finmar Model 403 'Hallway' chair designed by Alvar Aalto and produced from 1930 through 1950 in Finland. The chair features a honey toned birch wood with bent plywood seat and backre...

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...

The iconic Pirkka chair was designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in the mid-1950s and produced by Laukaan Puu and later by Asko. It quickly became a favourite among modern furniture enthusi...

Rare original Alvar Aalto Paimio sofa design circuit 1932 by Finmar, Finland. Spectacular bent plywood frame, recent neutral green micro chenille upholste...

Armchair, design Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, manufactured by Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, 1940s. Stained birch legs, reupholstered with model Orsetto quality fabric by Lauritzons. Good vi...

Alvar Aalto cantilever chair, model 31. A very rare 1st edition model 31 lounge chair by Alvar Aalto in birch plywood with a floating bac...

Olavi Hänninen Brutalist Elm Wood Stools, Finland 1960s This wonderful pair of stools, crafted by Finnish designer Olavi Hänninen in the 1960s, features unique warm tones due to th...

A vintage Finnish step stool from the 1950s–60s, originally used in the Herttoniemi Library in Helsinki and carries the city stamp to the bottom. Made of iron with a circular wooden ...

Stool model 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s. Birch with rare color imitation leather. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with...

Wonderful “Bonanza” stool in solid oak designed by Esko Pajamies for ASKO, Finland. The stool has been reupholstered with a premium bouclé fabric from Pierre Frey. Rarely seen model ...

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. ...

Alvar Alto Armchair Model 36, Finmar/P.E. Gana 1st production, 1933.  Original Measures 30.5” deep 28.5” tall 24.5” wide seat height 16” seat depth 21”

Finnish folk art chair made during the late 1800s. The chair is hand-crafted from pine with beautifully sculptured seat and backrest. The legs, seat and vertical backrest have a intr...

This rare armchair was designed by Olof Ottelin in 1958. The model was named 'Jumbo' and was produced under model number 174 by Keravan Stockmann in Finland. The Jumbo was not only O...

Pair of the iconic stool 60 by Alvar Aalto. These stools are from the early 1960's. Other stool has saw mark on the seat. These stools have been restored from previous rather bad p...

Alvar Aalto stool model X602, manufactured in Finland by Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab back in the 1950s. A rare model, the X-leg stool is one of the simplest yet most brillia...

Yrjö Kukkapuro is a renowned Finnish furniture designer and interior architect, celebrated for his innovative designs, including the iconic Karuselli lounge chair. Recognized as one ...

Set of 3 vintage original vintage Alvar Alto 60 stools from early 1960s. From a private home with one owner who purchased them in the late 1950s. Two wit...