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Place of Origin: Finnish
Set of Two Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy, 30s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of two model 60 stools, design Alvar Aalto for Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy from the 1930s, Birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Icon...
Category
1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Birch
Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Living Room Set Pallas by Svante Skogh for Asko
By Asko, Svante Skogh
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This spectacular Pallas lounge set was designed by the Swedish designer Svante Skogh in 1954 and is a rare example from the repertoire of modernist design. The Pallas set was designe...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 2 Early Alvar Aalto Stools, Finland, 1950's
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 2 early Alvar Aalto stools in bentwood for Artek, Finland 1950s. The stools have a nice matched patina.
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) was a Finnish architect, designer, and urban ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Bentwood
1960s Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair, Finland
By Varjosen Puunjalostus
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- height of seat 41 cm
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Beech
Finnish Designer, Stool, Pine, Finland, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Finland, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Pine
Rialto chaise lounge by Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Vintage teak Rialto chair designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for his own manufacturing company Puunveisto Oy. First presented at the Triennale in Mi...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Teak
Finnish circa 1900 hand-carved kubbstol in Pine
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This one-of-a-kind Finnish hand-carved Pine Kubbstol from the 19th century is a unique piece of folk art. Handcrafted from a single piece of pine, its beautiful patina makes it a pop...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Finnish Seating
Materials
Pine
Marta Blomstedt Sheepskin Wing Chairs for the Aulanko Hotel, Finland, 1930s.
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Pair of Marta Blomstedt Sheepskin Armchairs for the Hotel Aulanko, Finland, 1930s.
In 1936, architects Matti Lampen and Märta Blomstedt were commissioned to design the Aulanko Hotel in Hämeenlinna, Finland. This hotel was in its time a luxury hotel of international relevance. Here Finnish functionalist elegance was conveyed at its best. The armchairs in the hotel's entrance hall are today the subject of varying questions among design experts.
There are claims that the prototype of the model made for the Aulanko Hotel was Fleming Lassen's "Tired Man" armchair from 1935.
"Aulanko" itself became known all over the world. Most notable is the voluminous body that stands on four bun-shaped feet.
While this model originally had tubular steel legs,today there are many variations of this chair, such as a 1941 model with wooden legs.
Available in abundance in Finland, wood was used by many furniture makers as a substitute for metal, which was banned for furniture during the war.
Until the late 1940s, Artek marketed a version of the armchair with round wooden legs. In the 1950s, similar but smaller models were produced by different manufacturers, including Kantosen Puutyö. This craze explains the appearance of many variations with slight differences.
Armchairs are very comfortable and impressive. Through their streamlined and round shapes, they literally invite the user to sit in them and check if they are as comfortable and cozy as they look. For upholstery, we used the highest quality, premium sheepskin, which, apart from being very pleasant to the touch and cozy, is also durable. Furthermore, the warm brown colour of the wooden feet nicely contrasts to the soft, light color of the upholstery, creating a cosy look, not to mention that wooden bun feet make a long-lasting, rock solid foundation for any chair.
* Price per piece, Euro 35 000 per set of 2
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The armchairs are newly refinished and reupholstered in premium sheepskin.
At the customer's special request, AMS Gallery offers a re-upholstery service in a fabric of choice. We guarantee the originality and authenticity of each of our items. The process of renovation and reupholstering is performed by experienced craftsmen with great attention to originality. Our team makes sure that each element retains its value and is ready for many years.
Dimensions:
Width 100 cm / 39.37 in.
Depth 95 cm / 37.4 in.
Height 90 cm / 35.4 in.
Seat Height 40 cm / 15.7 in.
About the Designer:
Märta Blomstedt (1899–1982) was an architect and one of the driving forces of the Finnish functionalism...
Category
1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Eero Aarnio Dining chairs 'Flamingo' for Asko set of 4 Finland 1970s
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Paris, FR
Eero Aarnio
(Finland, Born 1932)
Eero Aarnio, a set of four 1970s 'Flamingo' chairs for Asko Finland.
White lacquered frames and red textile upholstery. Marked with manufacturer's la...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Elephant Boot Chairs by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Danville, CA
Made from woven rattan, bamboo and rawhide joinery. Eero Aarnio's classic elephant boot chair adds charm and elegance to your space while providing an unexp...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Finnish Designer, Stool, Pine, Finland, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Finland, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Pine
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off white bouclé lounge chair designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
17" seat height
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic beige shearling and stained wood lounge chairs, designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
15.5" seat height
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair of Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chairs for the Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt
Hotel Aulanko Wing Chair, 1939.
This iconic wing chair was designed by Finnish architect Marta Blomstedt for the foyer of the Hotel Aulanko in Hameenlinna, Finland. Around 20 chairs were made for the Hotel itself with tubular steel runner legs. This version of the chair with the spherical, stained elm wood feet is an early production and was subsequently produced for local retailers. It draws inspiration by Danish designer Flemming Lassen's genre-defining 'Tired Man' chair from 1935. This is the larger of the 2 Hotel Aulanko versions that were made and is slightly taller and wider than the other version.
This example has been reupholstered in New Zealand sheepskin at our workshop in London.
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Märta Blomstedt (1899-1982) was an architect and one of the driving forces of the Finnish functionalism...
Category
1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Pair of 1970’s Leather Lounge Chairs by Kurt Hvitsjö
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1970’s “Hannibal” lounge chairs by Kurt Hvitsjö for Isku. Leather with chrome frame. Front castors. Original Auburn leather is nicely worn. Finland
NYC Delivery available fo...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Chrome
Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic beige shearling and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
13.5" seat height
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair of Memphis Style Finnish 'Mondi Soft' Lounge Chairs with Chrome Frames
By Inno Interior OY, Jouko Järvisalo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Mondi Soft' armchairs designed by Finnish architect Jouko Jarvisalo for Inno Interior OY, 1980s. These chairs have a black lacquered shell with chr...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Chrome
Detalji Bench Short in Oak and Paper Yarn by Jenni Roininen & Ritva Puotila
By Jenni Roininen
Located in Fiskars, FI
Detalji (“detail” in Finnish) bench (designed 2021) is made following the traditional Nikari craftsmanship solutions, accompanied with delicate Woodnotes paper yarn fabric “Woodpecke...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Set of Finnish Model Prisma T-666 Armchairs, Voitto Haapalainen, Tehokaluste Oy
By Tehokaluste Oy, Voitto Haapalainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of two model Prisma T-666 Finnish Space Age armchairs by Voitto Haapalainen for Tehokaluste Oy from the 1970s. Leather and steel. Iconic design. Good vintage condition, patina an...
Category
1970s Space Age Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Steel
6 Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Red Brown Leather Dining Chairs Asko Finland
By Asko
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(6) Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Red Brown Leather Dining Chairs Asko Finland. Great Rare set of Finnish Dining Chairs Scandinavian Modern Design ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
Space Age Vintage Plastic Yellow Lounge Chair Ahti Kotikoski for Asko 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage lounge chair model Anatomia from plastic in yellow color by Ahti Kotikoski 1968s for Asko Finland.
A great lounge chair from plastic in sunny yellow color tone by A...
Category
1960s Space Age Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Ilmari Lappalainen "Rex" Armchairs for Asko, Finland 1940s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Like the “Laila” model, these chairs were designed by Finnish designer, Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko in 1948, and become a beloved model. So much so, that during the 1990s, it was put back into production by Asko.
With Ilmari Tapiovaara, who was the artistic director of Asko from 1938 to 1941, the modernization of the company’s range began, and the wooden designs were joined by modern, upholstered furniture pieces, including “Rex”. 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, the generous back with tufted buttons, and the tapered, wooden legs. The body has the classic Nordic look, which explains its contemporary popularity both among the public and institutions. The cosy open design is dominated by the gently enveloping back and arms that appear to welcome the sitter. Thanks to the large seat cushion, the armchairs’ comfort lives up to Lappalainen’s famous standards. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the small lacquered 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. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s “Laila...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
1960s Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair, Finland
By Varjosen Puunjalostus
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic rocking chair by Varjosen Puunjalostus, Finland. Beautiful design with elegant, strong wood. Completely restored with new finish both on the sea (varnished natural beech), and...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Oak
Finnsauna, Stool, Pine, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced by Finnsauna, Finland, 1970s.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Pine
Blue Olof Ottelin 'Jumbo' Armchair, Keravan Stockmann Finland, Late 1950s
By Olof Ottelin, Dedar
Located in The Hague, NL
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...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Linen, Beech
Leena Kolinen Sofa in Light Brown Faux Leather, Finland - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Leena Kolinen Sofa in Brown Faux Leather, Finland - 1960s. Can be reupholstered in our in-house workshop. Please ask for a quote.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chairs for the Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt
Hotel Aulanko Wing Chair, 1939.
This iconic wing chair was designed by Finnish architect Marta Blomstedt for the foyer of the Hotel Aulanko in Hameenlinna, Finland. Around 20 chairs were made for the Hotel itself with tubular steel runner legs. This version of the chair with the spherical, stained elm wood feet is an early production and was subsequently produced for local retailers. It draws inspiration by Danish designer Flemming Lassen's genre-defining 'Tired Man' chair from 1935. This is the larger of the 2 Hotel Aulanko versions that were made and is slightly taller and wider than the other version.
This example has been reupholstered in New Zealand sheepskin at our workshop in London.
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Märta Blomstedt (1899-1982) was an architect and one of the driving forces of the Finnish functionalism...
Category
1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Alvar Aalto, Paimio 41 Lounge chair, Artek
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimion Parantola. Manufactured by Artek in the 1960s, stamped "Artek, Aal...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
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...
Category
1920s Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Space Age Vintage Plastic White Lounge Chair Ahti Kotikoski Anatomia 1968
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage lounge chair model Anatomia from plastic in white color by Ahti Kotikoski for Asko 1968, Finland.
A beautiful vintage lounge chair from the space age era designed b...
Category
Late 20th Century Space Age Finnish Seating
Materials
Plastic
Upholstered Finnish Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Finland, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Finnish architects and designers were driving forces not only of the Finnish functionalist movement, but also of mid-century modernism on a larger scale. Their works were noted for their functional rather than richly decorated appearance, relying instead on the quality and materials of the design.
The beloved shape of this model is reminiscent of Marta Blomstedt’s “Aulanko” and Fleming Lassen...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Fabric
Carl-Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs "Siesta" Armchair
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Helsinki, FI
Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs was known as the master of shapes. It's said that in his designs he always strived to make the objects beautiful from all ang...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Alvar Aalto Style Mid-Century Modern Wood Stool, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Alvar Aalto Style Mid-Century Modern wood stool.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Wood
Olof Ottelin Attribution, Stool, Pine, Finland, 1970s
By Olof Ottelin
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool, design and production attributed to Olof Ottelin, Finland, 1970s.
Category
1970s Minimalist Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Pine
Alvar Aalto High Backed Chair by Oy Huonekalu ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab circa 1940
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Temse, BE
Cantilever armchair model 401. Design 1930s, version 1940s manufactured by Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy. Structure made of white lacquered plywood, covers in grey-blue woven fab...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Olof Ottelin Attribution, Stool, Pine, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool, design and production attributed to Olof Ottelin, Finland, 1970s.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Pine
Small 'Osa' Outdoor Bench in Solid Finnish Pine for Vaarnii
By Fredrik Paulsen, Vaarnii
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Osa' outdoor bench in solid Finnish pine for Vaarnii
The innovative heat-treated pine used in the Osa Outdoor Dining Bench is stronger, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Wood, Pine
Max Lamb '005' Lounge Chair in Solid Finnish Pine Wood for Vaarnii
By Vaarnii, Max Lamb
Located in Glendale, CA
Max Lamb '005' lounge chair in solid Finnish pine wood for Vaarnii
Designed by Max Lamb and made by expert Finnish artisans, the 005 Lounge Chair's solid first impression soon giv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Wood, Pine
Finnish Design Classic: Pulkka Lounge Chair by Ilmari Laippainen for Asko, 1960s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Renens, CH
Bentwood Pulkka Lounge Chair by Ilmari Laippainen for Asko, Finland from the 1960s.
Ilmari Laippainen (1922-2004) was a renowned Finnish architect and designer known for his funct...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Plywood
Finnish Design Remmi Lounge Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro's, 1970s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Renens, CH
Remmi Lounge chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro, designed during the late 1960s:
Yrjö Kukkapuro is a Finnish furniture designer and architect known for his innovative and functional designs. He has played a significant role in shaping Finland's modernist design movement, creating iconic pieces like the Karuselli and Remmi lounge chair.
The Remmi chair...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Metal
Lounge Chair the "Experiment" by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Avarte, Finland 1980s.
By Avarte, Finland 1, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lounge chair/Easy chair, the "Experiment" by the radical designer Yrjö Kukkapuro for Avarte, Finland 1980s.
These chairs where made in a small production. Chrome tubular frame and bl...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Early Mademoiselle Lounge Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
The Mademoiselle lounge chairs, envisioned by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, seamlessly unite elegance and comfort. Crafted with a timeless aesthetic, these chairs boast a gracefully cu...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Birch
'Osa' Outdoor Bench in Solid Finnish Pine for Vaarnii
By Fredrik Paulsen, Vaarnii
Located in Glendale, CA
'Osa' outdoor bench in solid Finnish pine for Vaarnii
The innovative heat-treated pine used in the Osa Outdoor Dining Bench is stronger, lighte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Wood, Pine
Three Bastiano Armchairs in Leather by Tobia Scarpa, Haimi Finland, 1960s
By Haimi, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Helsinki, FI
Three Bastiano armchairs in leather by Tobia Scarpa for Haimi Finland, from the 1960s. Palisander frame with congac leather seats. Good vintage condi...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chair for the Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt Hotel Aulanko Wing chair, 1939.
This iconic wing chair was designed by Finnish architect Marta Blomstedt fo...
Category
1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Karuselli Lounge Chair and Footstool by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Dronten, NL
Wonderful vintage 1960s version of this iconic Scandinavian Classic with rare matching swiveling ottoman.
Arguably the most comfortable, futuristic and elegant chair created in the ...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Chrome
Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
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...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Midcentury Alvar Aalto Blonde Birch Bentwood Leg Coffee Table or Bench
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury coffee or cocktail table or Bench by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Allto. Stands on 4 birch bentwood legs and table top surface rectang...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Wood, Birch, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto 40s 403 Hallway Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
40s 403 hallway chair.
Upholstery by Kvadrat canvas.
Category
1940s Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Ilmari Lappalainen "Laila" Sofa for Asko, Finland 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
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...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large 'Osa' Outdoor Bench in Solid Finnish Pine for Vaarnii
By Fredrik Paulsen, Vaarnii
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Osa' outdoor bench in solid Finnish pine for Vaarnii
The innovative heat-treated pine used in the Osa Outdoor Dining Bench is stronger, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Wood, Pine
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi 'Saturnus' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Saturnus' lounge chair, leather, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s
Organic shaped lounge chair by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro. This chair consist of a moulde...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Märta Blomstedt, Lounge Chair In Blue And White, 1939
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the 20 original chairs made for the iconic Aulanko Hotel in Hämeenlinna by Märta Blomstedt. To emphasize, this chair was acquired from the son of a previous employee of the hotel and has the tubular steel legs that were only made for the hotel chairs. The chair had the fabric used in the hotel in the 1990s, under which the chair partially had the original blue upholstery from the 1930s.
This chair was reupholstered with matching high quality fabric as the original one on the original pine structure. The tubular legs were only cleaned and retain original patina. The chair was made by cabinetmaker Arvo Laine.
Of the Hotel furniture, the "Aulanko chairs" were the only ones designed for the hotel and specifically for the cigar room. The reason why Blomstedt took it upon herself to only design the drawing room chair is unclear, but if anything, it shows the importance she gave the space and the thought of bringing people together for memorable moments in a cozy atmosphere beside the fireplace. One legend has it, that she designed the chair with the steel tubular legs as a tribute to her late husband and one of the driving forces behind the functionalism movement Architect Pauli Blomstedt...
Category
1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Armchair 'Unio' in Tiger Mountain
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Unio armchair by Poiat
Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Collection UNIO 2021
Dimensions: H. 72 x W. 75 D. 72 SH. 40
Model shown: Tiger mountain (graphite) by De...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Leather Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Leather Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1970s
Category
1970s Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pirkka stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the 1950s. Pinewood. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use. Marked on the bottom. Iconic I...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Pine
Mademoiselle Lounge Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for ASKO 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Hannover, DE
Lounge chair by finnish star designer Ilmari Tapiovaara for the manufacturer ASKO.
Model name: Mademoiselle firstly designed in 1956.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Birch
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