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Place of Origin: Finnish
1940s Finnish Curved Sofa with Buttoned Backrest by Carl-Johan Boman
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in London, GB
This comfortable large sofa is a classic Finnish modern design from the 1940s by Carl-Johan Boman. It has a simple, elegant design with clean lines and a curved back. The oak frame a...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Vintage bentwood Low Tables or Stools After a Design by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of vintage 3-legged low stools or tables from the designer Alvar Aalto were first introduced in the 1930s. Both made circa 1955 and clearly having always lived their life t...
Category
1950s International Style Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
A Superb 20thC Set Of Eight Ilmari Tapiovaara Leather Dining Chairs c.1950
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb 20th Century set of eight dining chairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara for Permanente Cantu, dating from the 1950s. The hardwood frame supports a comfortable leather ...
Category
20th Century Other Finnish Seating
Materials
Leather
Carl-Johan Boman Rare Pair of Ivory Velvet Tufted Easy Chairs, Finland, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in New York, NY
Carl-Johan Boman for Oy Boman AB rare pair of ivory velvet easy, lounge or slipper chairs with elegantly curved tufted backs and tapering stained maple legs, ...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Velvet, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Leather Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Pe
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern set of 6 leather dining chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s.
Category
1950s Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set Of 3 Scandinavian Style Chairs, Finland, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
1970s, Scandinavia.
Made of wood.
Great original quality.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Wood
Allmilmö White Bentwood Chair Set of 3
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Allmilmö White Bentwood Beechwood chair.
The seats are curved.
Some signs of wear and patina
Set of 3
Category
1980s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech
$2,135 / set
"Laila" Sofa by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, 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
A pair of Pastil chairs circa 1968
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of outside armchairs designed in the sixties by Eero aarnio
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Fiberglass, Polystyrene
$4,034 / set
Scandinavian Space Age Style Leather and Chrome Armchairs by M-TOP, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Finland, around 1970
- manufacturer: M-TOP, marked by label
- good original condition with patina
- very stylish design.
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Category
1970s Space Age Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Chrome
$3,226 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Yrjö Kukkapuro Cloud Chair Set of 6, Sky Blue and Teal, Avarte Finland, 1984
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Yrjö Kukkapuro Cloud Chair Set of 6, Sky Blue and Teal, Avarte Finland, 1984.
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Sofa 'Unio' by Poiat, 3 seaters, Fabric Chivasso Yang 95
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Unio 3 - Seaters sofa by Poiat
Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Collection UNIO 2021
Dimensions: H. 72 x W. 200 D. 72 SH. 40
Model shown: Cat 1. Chivasso Yang 9...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
4 White Metal Chairs By Yrjö Kukkapuro For Avarte, Finland 1980s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 4 chairs designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Avarte, model A500. White laminated birch plywood, white enameled steel frame, original fabric upholstery. I have a set of 2 with some ...
Category
20th Century Minimalist Finnish Seating
Materials
Metal
Yrjö Kukkapuro Chair for Haimi Finland
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very rare Yrjö Kukkapuro Chair for Haimi Finland 1960.
Upholstered with black leather that has a very fine patina.
This chair has many similarities with...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Metal
Aalto Bench / TV stand by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Aalto Bench is lightweight, versatile, and equally at home in the public and private spheres. The seat is composed of solid birch wood and features vertical recesses that make the be...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Model 401 Armchair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
An iconic and rare vintage model 401 armchair by Alvar Aalto. This was made in Finland by Artek, it dates from around the 1970’s.
It is of exceptional ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Bentwood
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Lavitta Lounge chair by Poiat
Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Collection Lavitta 2020
Model shown: Wood stain - Black Oak
Dimensions: D. 61 x W. 68 x H. 73
The Lavitta Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Oak
Model 66 dining chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century dining room chairs designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek.
The set consists of 5 model66 dining chairs.
Beautifully crafted solid birch frames.
Good condition
1960s - Fin...
Category
1960s Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Birch
1960s Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair, Finland
By Varjosen Puunjalostus
Located in Praha, CZ
- sturdy and stable
- signs of use, patina,see the photos
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Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Beech
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Lavitta Lounge Chair by Poiat
Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Collection Lavitta 2020
Model shown: Wood stain - Dark Oak
Dimensions: D. 61 x W. 68 x H. 73
The Lavitta Chair is a modern classic that focuses on the sophisticated union of traditional wooden furniture with contemporary design.
Designed by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski of Poiat Studio in 2020 as the first product for Poiat Furniture, the chairs are made of two pieces of moulded plywood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Oak
Design Scandinavian Leather Armchair / Lounge Chair by Peem, 1970s
By PEEM Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Finland
- Made of metal, leather
- Maker: Peem
- Good, original condition.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Leather
1960s Rare 3-Seater Oak Sofa, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in quality 100% recycled KIRGBY fabric.
- Wooden parts have been carefully refurbished.
- Height of seat 44 cm.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Lounge Chair by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Örnas, Finland 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Berlin, DE
An exquisite lounge chair designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Örnas, crafted in Finland during the 1960s.
The chair is in remarkable condition—the original leather webbing remains beaut...
Category
20th Century Finnish Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Mid-Century Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Hamburg, DE
Original Pirkka Stool from Laukaan Puu after a design by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the 1950s. This is an original Tapiovaara … Read more Original Pirkka Stool from Laukaan Puu after a d...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Gustavian 18th Century Swedish Painted and Gilded Side Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of nice old side chairs are of the period called Gustavian. This correlates to that time in Sweden between 1772 and 1809. These chairs were made circa 1790 and are typical ...
Category
Late 18th Century Gustavian Antique Finnish Seating
Materials
Pine
Koivutaru Easy Chair By Esko Pajamies For Asko, Finland In Brown Leather
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Halle, DE
Koivutaru freepending easy chair. Designed 1977 by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland. Upholstered in its original brown buttoned leather. The perfect fireplace chair. Very nice bent wo...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
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 Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
$3,335 / item
A Werner West Swivel Working Chair in Birch & Faux Leather, Wilh. Schauman 1930s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Werner West working chair featuring a swivel mechanism, manufactured by Wilh. Schauman in the 1930s. A beautiful display of functional design that has lasted for almost a cent...
Category
1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Iron
Mini 'Formula Chair' in the Style of Eero Aarnio, 1990s Finland
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique fiberglass chair in the style of Eero Aarnio's Formula chair. Handmade and finished in candy apple red. Smooth lines and curves that shoot up form...
Category
1990s Finnish Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Märta Blomstedt Easy Chair Model Aulanko Produced by Häämenlinna in Finland
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair model Aulanko designed by Märta Blomstedt. Produced by Häämenlinna in Finland. Designed in 1939 for Hotel Aulanko’s lounge area.
Category
1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
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. ...
Category
2010s Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
$3,335 / item
C. 2000s Set of Four Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek 611 Stacking Dining Chairs
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four 611 Stacking Chairs, originally designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto in 1929. These particular examples were produced by Artek in Finland in the 2000s. Their frames...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Hämeen Kalustaja, Sofa, Pine, Leather, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and brown leather sofa designed and produced by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s.
Seat height 14”.
Category
1970s Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Leather, Pine
Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Living Room Set Pallas by Svante Skogh for Asko
By Svante Skogh, Asko
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
$8,538 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Two Yrjo Kukkapurö, red leather 'Junior' chairs by Hami Finland c1960.
Located in London, GB
Rare Yrjo Kukkapurö 'Junior' chair in red leather with red fiberglass.
Great condition
Category
1960s Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Steel
Eero Aarnio Mid Century Rattan Sofa
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Aarnio midcentury rattan sofa
This sofa measures: 76 wide x 32 deep x 24.5 inches high, with a seat height of 14.5 and arm height of 2...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Rare Antti Nurmesniemi for Palace Hotel Lounge Chair in Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Antti Nurmesniemi for Palace Hotel, Helsinki, lounge chair, leatherette, fabric, lacquered birch, Finland, 1952
In 1952, the distinguished Finnish designer Antti Nurmesniemi conceived this chair exclusively for the Palace Hotel, situated in the city of Helsinki. Simultaneously with the Helsinki Olympics, the Palace Hotel commenced its operations. The building is designed by the accomplished architects Viljo Revell...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Birch
Maija Ruoslahti Sofa Produced by Sopenkorpi in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa designed by Maija Ruoslahti. Produced by Sopenkorpi in Finland.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Iconic Eero Aarnio Green 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 Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
$3,335 / item
Fan Leg Side Table, Model X601, in Birch and Leather by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Dorchester, MA
Alvar Aalto designed his innovative Fan Leg series of tables for Artek in 1954. This small table, model X601, was produced in the mid-1950s. It features a distinctive five-section fa...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
Carl-Johan Boman Finnish Curved Easy Chair in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY
Located in Prague, New Town
Finnish curved easy chair, designed by Carl-Johan Boman. Produced by Oy Boman Ab in Finland, 1940s. Tapered wooden legs, seat is newly upholstered in Sahara sheepskin.
Please note t...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Customizable Inno Julie Chair by Julie Tolvanen
By Inno Interior OY
Located in New York, NY
Wooden frame ash, birch or oak
Julie is the result of a persistent design process. Curved veneer slats form a beautiful back and armrests for this light looking, sculptural wooden small chair for dining and meeting purposes.
Julie B1 is a chair without seat upholstery. A loose back pillow and Julie chair with seat upholstery are also available.
Julie has been granted the internationally recognized GOOD DESIGN 2015 Award, The world’s most prestigious, recognized, and oldest Design Awards program organized annually by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design in cooperation with the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies.
Category
2010s Finnish Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric
$1,277 / item
Eero Aarnio Elephant Boot Chair and Juttu Stool
By Stendig Co., Eero Aarnio
Located in Hudson, NY
Timeless sculptural rattan "Elephant Boot" chair and “Juttu” stool, designed by Eero Aarnio for Stendig. Tactile wicker over bamboo frames, comes with a round blush colored linen cus...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Linen, Bamboo, Wicker
$3,100 / set
Rare Original Yellow Top E60 Stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Scandinavian Modern
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, FI
Rare and collectible E60 stool by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto, produced by Artek. This iconic piece features the original yellow laminate seat top, a discontinued and ...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Birch
Vintage Bauhaus Skaala Fabric & Chrome Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1980s, Set of 4
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, Finland 1
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four Skaala chairs was designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro for the Finnish Avarte manufacture during the 1980s. Due to their modern and minimal look, they will easily find their place in the living room or office. The Skaala chair perfectly reflects Kukkapuro's love for ergonomic furniture. This innovative combination of aesthetics and functionality refers to idea from Bauhaus school. The frame is made of chrome-plated goldish metal. The seat and backrest are upholstered with high-quality gray fabric, and additional armrests are made of birch plywood.
Yrjö Kukkapuro is a Finnish furniture designer. He is the important person of Finnish functionalism. He has mainly been working as a freelance designer since the 1950s, and most of the furniture he designed early in his career is still in production. "Does it make sense to design a chair that is not comfortable to sit on?" - this is one of Kukkapuro's favorite sayings, which perfectly reflects the designer's love of ergonomic furniture. His designs aim at a subtle balance between functionality and aesthetics - a perfect example of this is the Karuselli chair by Artek and other iconic designs such as the Saturnus table, the Skaala chair, the Remmi series, and the Ateljee armchair and sofa. In his career, Kukkapuro has received many national and international awards - incl. Lunning Prize in 1966, First Prize at the International Chair Design Competition in Italy in 1972 and the Kaj Franck Design Prize in 1995. His works are permanently present in museums around the world, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, MoMA in New York and Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany.
Avarte was established as a continuation of the family company Haimi. In 1980, Haimi employees acquired the company for themselves and changed the company name to Avarte. Haimi was a Finnish furniture manufacturer founded in 1943 that was especially known as the producer of Yrjö Kukkapuro designs. Avarte continued to manufacture furniture until 2013, when the company ha been ceased. In addition to Yrjö Kukkapuro's designs, Avarte also produced furniture designed by Samula Naamanka, Mikko Paakkanen and Simo Heikkilä...
Category
1980s Bauhaus Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Chrome
$4,266 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of "Polar" Lounge Chairs by Esko Pajamies, Finland 1960s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of “Polar” lounge chairs was designed by the eminent Finnish designer, Esko Pajamies, and produced by Lahden Lepokalusto Oy Finland during the 1960s.
These leather chairs ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Mid-Century Pulkka Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Lounge chair with ottoman from the finnish manufacturer asko after a design by ilmari lappalainen from the 1960s.
A simple and functional design. It consists of two parts, the frame...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
Olof Ottelin "Munk" Lounge Chair for Oy Stockmann Ab, Finland 1960s
By Oy Stockmann AB, Olof Ottelin
Located in Utrecht, NL
Finnish master cabinetmakers, like Olof Ottelin, have been creating products that last for a lifetime and become heirlooms naturally. Crafted with precision from solid wood, finished...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Swivel Armchair, Peem, Finland, 1970s
By PEEM Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Finland
- Made of fabric and metal
- The fabric shows signs of use, three buttons are missing
- Fully functional, a bit off to the side
- Good, original condition
- Se...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Metal
Pulkka Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1960s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lounge chair and ottoman, model "Pulkka" by Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen. Originally crafted in the 1960s for Asko, the design features a cushion-like seat in beige nubuck lea...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Original Alvar Aalto N65 childrens chair from the mid 20th century in birch wood
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Ebberup, DK
Bring iconic Scandinavian design into your child’s world with this original Chair N65 by Alvar Aalto. Designed in 1935, the N65 is a perfect example of Aalto’s innovative approach to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Wood, Birch, Bentwood
Rare pine stool 'Sauna' by Bertel Gardberg for Villa Joukhi, Finland, 1950s
By Bertel Gardberg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare stool designed by Bertel Gardberg for Villa Joukhi, Finland, during the 1950s.
Beautiful patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Pine
1950S, Set of Four Prikka Chairs by Tapiovaara
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Four Pirkka chairs with seats of birch wood. The chairs show some traces of use and they diver slightly in dimensions.
The chair on the first five pictures has a spot of white pai...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,729 / set
Adagio Chair By Kaj Fagerroos
By Kaj Fagerroos
Located in Espoo, FI
Really special and luxurious armchair "Adagio" from designer Kaj Fagerroos. The chair has been made of birch plywood in the 1990s in Finland. The chair has beautiful curved patterns ...
Category
1990s Scandinavian Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Birch
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
Model #43 Armchair, Maija Heikinheimo w. Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
A substantial carver armchair designed by Maija Heikinheimo with Alvar Aalto for Artek circa 1950.
Visually, the frame of the chair is most informed by the legs. To create the legs ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Birch
1960s Aarnio Pulkka Ilmari Lappalainen Brown Leather Chrome Armchair Sofa Suite
By Eero Aarnio
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored 1960s Pulkka Ilmari Lappalainen armchair and sofa suite
A seriously cool suite, the frames are super light weight ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Finnish Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$5,771 Sale Price / set
30% Off
1960s Swivel Chair by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Nanna Ditzel, Puunveisto OY
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This iconic mid-century modern swivel chair, known as the "Mandariini" (Mandarin) chair, was designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy in Finland. The chair features a...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, c.1950s, Finland. This pine stool features a dark stained rectangular seat and four splayed legs.
Dimensions
17" width x 12.25" d...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Pine
Alvar Aalto 402 Series Armchair for Artek, circa 1960, lambskin
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto manufactured, circa 1960.
New upholstered with lambskin
Curved birch plywood and braided vegetable fiber.
Measures: 74 x 61 x 69 cm.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finnish Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
$4,746 Sale Price
20% Off
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