What is a furniture designer?

A furniture designer is a professional who creates furniture. They begin with a concept and then produce sketches to capture their vision. Then, they create more detailed schematics that can be used to manufacture furniture. Some well-known furniture designers include Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Frankl, Milo Baughman, Gio Ponti, Le Corbsuier, Ettore Sottsass, Paul Evans, Jules Leleu, Poul Kjærholm, George Nakashima, Eero Saarinen, Frank Lloyd Wright and Hans J. Wegner. Explore a large selection of furniture on 1stDibs.

What is modern furniture design?

Modern furniture design is an overarching term for the new approach that designers began taking in the early 20th century. Many experts cite the Bauhaus movement as the start of the modern era. Its style was defined by the instructors and students at a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. In Bauhaus-style furniture, the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials. As the Bauhaus movement was emerging, so too was Art Deco. This iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked; they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. After World War II, modern design continued with the mid-century modern movement. The style is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Historians typically say that the modern approach to furniture design ended in the mid-1960s or early 1970s. Pieces made after that time may be called postmodern or contemporary. Shop a large collection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.

What do you call a person who designs furniture?

What you call a person who designs furniture is simply a furniture designer. Some people may use the terms furniture designer and furniture maker interchangeably, but these words actually have different meanings. A furniture maker is a person or company that crafts furniture. In some cases, furniture makers may also be furniture designers. However, this isn't always the case. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of furniture.

What furniture did Eileen Gray design?

Eileen Gray was one of the leading pioneers of the modern movement in furniture and design. She was known for her tubular steel Bibendum Chair, a take on the Michelin Man. Shop a collection of Eileen Gray’s pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the design of Cebu furniture by Kenneth Cobonpue?

The design of Cebu furniture by Kenneth Cobonpue frequently features bold, dramatic lines that give the pieces a sculptural quality. Cobonpue favors natural materials and fabrics like rattan, abaca and hardwoods. You'll find a variety of Kenneth Cobonpue furniture on 1stDibs.

Who were the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers?

Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames , Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

What material did Marcel Breuer introduce to modern furniture design?

Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.

Who designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe?

Marcel Breuer designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe. It was Breuer who came up with the idea for using the material as a base for chairs, tables and other furnishings after he became fascinated by the frame of his bicycle. You'll find a variety of vintage tubular steel furniture on 1stDibs.

Finnish Design Furniture

Finnish Midcentury Chairs

Paimio Sanatorium

Finland Silver

Mid Century Finnish Glass

Finland Ceramics

Finland Midcentury Vase

Mid Century Modern Finland

Finnish Finland Lighting

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Copper

Finnish Copper and Pine Door Handles, 1930s

$1,054 / set

Ten Embedded Flush Mounts, Finland, 1970s

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Flush mounts, manufactured in Finland, from the 1970s. Painted metal and glass. 10 pieces, sold

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ten Embedded Flush Mounts, Finland, 1970s

$1,125 / item

Olof Ottelin Jumbo Lounge Chair Stockmann, Finland, 1958

By Olof Ottelin

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

A rare and exceptional armchair designed by Olof Ottelin and produced by Keravan Stockmann in

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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Olof Ottelin Jumbo Lounge Chair Stockmann, Finland, 1958

$10,007

Set of Four Ilmari Tapiovaara Pirkka chairs, Laukaan Puu, Finland 1960s

By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Helsinki, FI

the golden era of Finnish design. Ilmari Tapiovaara devoted his career to simplicity and

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of Four Ilmari Tapiovaara Pirkka chairs, Laukaan Puu, Finland 1960s

$5,211 / set

Model Experiment Chair, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, 1980s

By Avarte, Finland 1, Yrjö Kukkapuro

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

successful Finnish designers. He graduated as an interior architect from the University of Art and Design

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Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Model Experiment Chair, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, 1980s

$4,618

Silk Relief Designed by Pasi Välimaa

Located in Stockholm, SE

understanding of material, structure, and surface. Pasi Välimaa was born in 1968 in Nystad, Finland, and later

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Early 2000s Finnish Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Silk Relief Designed by Pasi Välimaa

$4,062

Alvar Aalto Stool 60, Special Red Color Top, Artek Finland.

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Turku, Finland

: Stool 60, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, is one of the icons of Finnish and Scandinavian furniture

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2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Stool 60, Special Red Color Top, Artek Finland.

$840

19th Century Foldable Farm Table in Dark Stained Pine, Finland

Located in Helsinki, FI

sturdy and structurally sound. Its simple, functional design makes it remarkably adaptable — equally at

Category

Antique 1870s Finnish Country Farm Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century Foldable Farm Table in Dark Stained Pine, Finland

$3,789

Sculptural Pirkka Dining Table, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu, Finland 1960s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu

Located in Helsinki, FI

war, and Tapiovaara went on to design and oversee furniture and buildings for the Finnish army. He

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Sculptural Pirkka Dining Table, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu, Finland 1960s

$4,500

Finnish Mid-Century Leather Lounge or Armchair, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Design armchair from Finland. Very comfortably.

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Finnish Mid-Century Leather Lounge or Armchair, 1970s

$497

Yrjö Kukkapuro Postmodern "Cloud" Chair in Pink, Yellow Green, Avarte 1980s

By Avarte, Finland 1, Yrjö Kukkapuro

Located in Helsinki, FI

nicknamed Clown due to it's playful and colourful appearance was design for the Lahti city theater in 1983

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Yrjö Kukkapuro Postmodern "Cloud" Chair in Pink, Yellow Green, Avarte 1980s

$4,689

Transparent Finnish glass vase by TAPIO WIRKKALA

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Transparent Finnish Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala This Finnish glass vase, designed by Tapio

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20th Century Finnish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Transparent Finnish glass vase by TAPIO WIRKKALA

$800 / item

Alvar Aalto, Birch, Rattan, Black Linen Webbing, Armchairs, Finland, 1980s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Manhasset, NY

of "Model 45" armchairs designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek and produced in Finland c. 1970s. Each

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Rattan, Birch

Alvar Aalto, Birch, Rattan, Black Linen Webbing, Armchairs, Finland, 1980s

$4,500 / set

Entomogy Cabinet Intact with Speciments, Keravan Puuteollisuus, Finland 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

Puuteollisuus Oy, very likely designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. These specimen chests were traditionally used by

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Acrylic, Birch

Entomogy Cabinet Intact with Speciments, Keravan Puuteollisuus, Finland 1950s

$14,685

Organic Modern "Rehtori" Armchair in Birch and Traditional Bark, Finland 1940s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A stunning organic modern armchair made of birch and birch bark from Finland, circa 1940s. The

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Organic Modern "Rehtori" Armchair in Birch and Traditional Bark, Finland 1940s

$3,789

Tapio Wirkkala 9020 coffee table by Asko Finland 1958

By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Finnish currency design. Tapio Wirkkala's legacy endures through his timeless designs, celebrated for

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Tapio Wirkkala 9020 coffee table by Asko Finland 1958

$23,094

Pair of Carl-Johan Boman Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin, Finland, 1930s

By Boman OY, Carl-Johan Boman

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of lounge chairs designed by Carl-Johan Boman at Boman Oy in Finland. The chairs are newly

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of Carl-Johan Boman Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin, Finland, 1930s

$11,843 / set

1970s MCM Green Tufted Leather Teak Club Chairs Ottoman Kalustekiila Finland

By Kalustekiila, Uu-Vee Kaluste Oy

Located in St. Louis, MO

with ottoman by Kalustekiila of Finland. Original high quality green tufted leather upholstery which

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

1970s MCM Green Tufted Leather Teak Club Chairs Ottoman Kalustekiila Finland

$4,875 / set

Finnish Cabinetmaker Jugend Style Dining Chairs in Birchwood White Linen

Located in Odense, DK

Amazing unique set of 6 Jugend Style artist dining chairs made in Finland in the early 20th century

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Vintage 1910s Finnish Jugendstil Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Finnish Cabinetmaker Jugend Style Dining Chairs in Birchwood White Linen

$19,541 / set

Mondi Soft Chair by Jouko Jarvisalo for Inno OY Finland 1980s

By Jouko Järvisalo

Located in Den Haag, NL

Memphis style Mondi Soft chair designed by the Finnish architect Jouko Jarvisalo for Innocences OY

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Vintage 1980s Finnish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Mondi Soft Chair by Jouko Jarvisalo for Inno OY Finland 1980s

$1,006

Tubular Steel Functional Desk in Birch, Heteka Finland 1930s

By Pauli Blomstedt, Heteka

Located in Helsinki, FI

one of the pioneers of functionalism in Finland and also designed tubular steel furniture for Heteka

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Tubular Steel Functional Desk in Birch, Heteka Finland 1930s

$3,979

Pair of Model Pirkka Stools, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu, Finland, 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Pair of model Pirkka stools, design Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Laukaan Puu, Finland, 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

Pair of Model Pirkka Stools, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu, Finland, 1950s

$3,434 / set

Yrjö Kukkapuro, Cloud chair, Avarte, 1980s

By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, Finland 1

Located in Uppsala, SE

The rare Cloud chair (or "Pilvi" as it was called in Finnish, Pilvi means "cloud") was designed by

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Yrjö Kukkapuro, Cloud chair, Avarte, 1980s

$3,552

Lampe Design Scandinave Opaline, 1960

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Lampe design scandinave opaline, palissandre et laiton, circa 1960 Size: H 92 x D 18 1800 Euros.

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Vintage 1960s Finnish More Lighting

Materials

Opaline Glass

Lampe Design Scandinave Opaline, 1960

$2,131

Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Finland, Mid-20th Century

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Scandinavian Modern table lamp, manufactured in Finland, Mid-20th Century. Brass frame with

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Finland, Mid-20th Century

$1,740 Sale Price

40% Off

Rare Alvar Aalto Cantilever Armchair Model 26, Artek, Finland

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Espoo, FI

Very hard to find Model 26 armchair is designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek with frame in steel tube

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Alvar Aalto Cantilever Armchair Model 26, Artek, Finland

$3,126 Sale Price

35% Off

OIVA TOIKKA. Glass figure signed in Nuutajärvi, Finland

By Oiva Toikka

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

was known for his glassware designs for the Finnish design company Iittala. Along with his glassware

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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

OIVA TOIKKA. Glass figure signed in Nuutajärvi, Finland

$600

Organic "Art Deco" Lounge Chair in Birch and Traditional Bark, Finland 1940s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A stunning organic modern armchair made of birch and birch bark from Finland, circa 1940s. The

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Organic "Art Deco" Lounge Chair in Birch and Traditional Bark, Finland 1940s

$3,789

Serving trolley 901 by Alvar Aalto, Artek Finland

By Aino Aalto, Artek

Located in Argelato, BO

Alvar Aalto's 901 trolley is one of the icons of Finnish modern design, presented for the first

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rubber, Birch

Serving trolley 901 by Alvar Aalto, Artek Finland

$3,316

Finnish Handcrafted Curly Silver Birch Burl Tablelamp 1940s

Located in Helsinki, FI

This is a hand-made lamp from the highly sought after curly birch that is native to Finland and

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Birch

Finnish Handcrafted Curly Silver Birch Burl Tablelamp 1940s

$1,136

A Pair of Märta Blomstedt Style Finnish Armchairs, 1940s

Located in Helsinki, FI

slightly smaller than the classical Aulanko design, making them easier to move and ideal for smaller

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch, Pine

A Pair of Märta Blomstedt Style Finnish Armchairs, 1940s

$4,074 / set

Modernistic Aluminium Slated Sculpture by Raimo Utriainen, Finland 1973

By Raimo Utriainen

Located in Helsinki, FI

A large modernistic abstract sculpture by prominent Finnish artist Raimo Utriainen made in 1973

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Modernistic Aluminium Slated Sculpture by Raimo Utriainen, Finland 1973

$11,179 / item

Pentti Sarpaneva candlestick Pitsi, Turun Hopean, bronze, Finland, 1960s

By Pentti Sarpaneva, Turun Hopea

Located in Forserum, SE

A Brutalist candlestick from the Pitsi (“Lace”) series, designed in the late 1960s by Pentti

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pentti Sarpaneva candlestick Pitsi, Turun Hopean, bronze, Finland, 1960s

$177

Minimalist Modern Art Glass Lamp, Kerlux - Nuutajärvi, Finland, 1990s

By Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in Helsinki, FI

A rare art glass table lamp attributed to Oiva Toikka, one of Finland’s most celebrated art glass

Category

1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Minimalist Modern Art Glass Lamp, Kerlux - Nuutajärvi, Finland, 1990s

$1,717

Scandinavian Lounge Chair Esko Pajamies “Pele” for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s

By Esko Pajamies

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This lounge chair was manufactured by the Finnish furniture company, Lahden Lepokalusto Oy in the

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Oak

Scandinavian Lounge Chair Esko Pajamies “Pele” for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s

$5,921

Itsu Ceiling Pendant, Helsinki Finland, Mid 20th Century

By Itsu

Located in Espoo, FI

This beautiful ceiling pendant was designed during the 1950s in Finland. Itsu, short for Itä

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Itsu Ceiling Pendant, Helsinki Finland, Mid 20th Century

$3,695 Sale Price

20% Off

Charming Mid-Century Modern Step Stool in White Painted Metal, Finland 1950s

Located in Helsinki, FI

design speaks to the unpretentious functionality of mid-century Finnish public interiors. The stool

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Charming Mid-Century Modern Step Stool in White Painted Metal, Finland 1950s

$1,160

iittala Vase Tuuli Wind Cup Valto Kokko Finland

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

iittala Tuuli Wind Glass Vase Valto Kokko Finland This Finnish vase features a modern, minimalist

Category

20th Century Finnish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

iittala Vase Tuuli Wind Cup Valto Kokko Finland

$1,200

Beautifull Finnish Ottomans/stool -1950

By Finnis Co.

Located in Hyvinkää, FI

**Vintage Finnish Handmade Stool/Chair with Teak Legs – A Unique Interior Gem!** This exquisite

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Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

Beautifull Finnish Ottomans/stool -1950

$2,190

Set of 8 Lasse Ollinkari Dining Chairs in Black Leather, Finland 1950s

By Lasse Ollinkari

Located in Helsinki, FI

renowned Finnish interior architect known for his modern designs and custom furniture. He studied at the

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 Lasse Ollinkari Dining Chairs in Black Leather, Finland 1950s

$18,949

Tapio Wirkkala Melting Ice Vase, Miracus Model 3433, Iittala 1970s Finland

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Helsinki, FI

central figure in the post-war “golden era” of Finnish design, his mastery of form, geometry and natural

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Melting Ice Vase, Miracus Model 3433, Iittala 1970s Finland

$1,989

Early Mademoiselle Lounge Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1950s

By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

A striking pair of early Mademoiselle lounge chairs designed by renowned Finnish modernist Ilmari

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Early Mademoiselle Lounge Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1950s

$5,436 / set

Charming Mid-Century Modern Step Stool in Blue Painted Metal, Finland 1950s

Located in Helsinki, FI

straightforward, durable design language typical of mid-century Finnish public furnishings. Its tall T-shaped

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Charming Mid-Century Modern Step Stool in Blue Painted Metal, Finland 1950s

$1,160

Tapio Wirkkala Line-engraved Vase Model 3327, Iittala 1950s Finland

By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful Line-engraved art glass vase model 3327, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Line-engraved Vase Model 3327, Iittala 1950s Finland

$1,208

Pendant Model 1088, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Finland, 1940s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Pendant Model 1088, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, Finland, 1940s. Opaline

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant Model 1088, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Finland, 1940s

$8,882

Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Pair of Mandarin Chairs, Black Leather, Finland 1960s

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY

Located in Helsinki, FI

A sculptural pair of Mandarin lounge chairs designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, circa

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Pair of Mandarin Chairs, Black Leather, Finland 1960s

$11,369 / set

Finnish Opaline Glass and Brass Chandelier, MELVA, 1950s

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful Scandinavian Modern design.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Finnish Opaline Glass and Brass Chandelier, MELVA, 1950s

$3,434

Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf Unit, Olli Mannermaa, Finland 1950s

By Olli Mannermaa

Located in Helsinki, FI

functionality, aligning with the ideals of Finnish modernism in the 1950s. His designs are characterized by

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf Unit, Olli Mannermaa, Finland 1950s

$4,974 / item

Danish Modern Tea Coffee Set Model Ruska, by Ulla Procope for Arabia, 1970s

By Arabia of Finland, Ulla Procope

Located in San Diego, CA

A splendid Tea/coffee set designed in the 1960s by Ulla Procopé for the most popular Finnish

Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Modern Tea Coffee Set Model Ruska, by Ulla Procope for Arabia, 1970s

$375 / set

Model “30-061” Floor Lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Finland 1960s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno

Located in Utrecht, NL

design landscape. She designed furniture for Stockmann from 1937 and from 1942, she also designed for the

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Model “30-061” Floor Lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Finland 1960s

$4,750

Pair of Carl-Johan Boman Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin and Wood, Finland, 1935

By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of lounge chairs designed by Carl-Johan Boman at Boman Oy in Finland. The chairs are newly

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of Carl-Johan Boman Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin and Wood, Finland, 1935

$11,724 / set

Ceiling Pendant by Itsu, Helsinki Finland, Mid 20th Century

By Itsu

Located in Espoo, FI

This three piece ceiling pendant was designed during the 1950s in Finland. Itsu, short for Itä

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceiling Pendant by Itsu, Helsinki Finland, Mid 20th Century

$4,618

Set of Two "Pirkka" Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu

Located in Argelato, BO

Laukaan Puu. Hailing from the heart of Finnish design excellence, these chairs embody the essence of Mid

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Two "Pirkka" Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland

$3,221 / set

Large Organic Modern Branching Floor Lamp in Brass Linnen, Finland 1950s

Located in Helsinki, FI

the lamp’s naturalistic silhouette. This rare and elegant piece is of likely Finnish origin and was

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Organic Modern Branching Floor Lamp in Brass Linnen, Finland 1950s

$21,909

Finnish Art Deco Entrance / Center Table in Oak Marble, Circa 1930s

Located in Helsinki, FI

behind this beautiful design, but the signs and style point to either Arttu Brummer or Runar Engblom, who

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Sofa Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Finnish Art Deco Entrance / Center Table in Oak Marble, Circa 1930s

$2,084

Beautiful Mid-20th Century Brass Pendant by Itsu, Finland

By Itsu

Located in Espoo, FI

This beautiful ceiling pendant was designed during the 1950s in Finland. Itsu, short for Itä-Suomen

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Mid-20th Century Brass Pendant by Itsu, Finland

$3,316 Sale Price

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Stunning Hand Carved Folk-Art Stool, Grayish Blue, Finland Late 1800s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful Finnish hand carved folk stool from the late 1800s. The stool retains the original blue

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Finnish Folk Art Stools

Materials

Pine

Stunning Hand Carved Folk-Art Stool, Grayish Blue, Finland Late 1800s

$1,302

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Finnish Design Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of Finnish design furniture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and birch, every item from our selection of Finnish design furniture was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of Finnish design furniture, we have 285 options in-stock, while there are 41 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of Finnish design furniture made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made option in this array of Finnish design furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alvar Aalto, Inno Interior OY and Tapio Wirkkala are consistently popular.

How Much is a Finnish Design Furniture?

Prices for a piece of Finnish design furniture start at $175 and top out at $95,722 with the average selling for $2,220.

Questions About Finnish Design Furniture

What is a furniture designer?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
A furniture designer is a professional who creates furniture. They begin with a concept and then produce sketches to capture their vision. Then, they create more detailed schematics that can be used to manufacture furniture. Some well-known furniture designers include Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Frankl, Milo Baughman, Gio Ponti, Le Corbsuier, Ettore Sottsass, Paul Evans, Jules Leleu, Poul Kjærholm, George Nakashima, Eero Saarinen, Frank Lloyd Wright and Hans J. Wegner. Explore a large selection of furniture on 1stDibs.
What is modern furniture design?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Modern furniture design is an overarching term for the new approach that designers began taking in the early 20th century. Many experts cite the Bauhaus movement as the start of the modern era. Its style was defined by the instructors and students at a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. In Bauhaus-style furniture, the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials. As the Bauhaus movement was emerging, so too was Art Deco. This iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked; they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. After World War II, modern design continued with the mid-century modern movement. The style is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Historians typically say that the modern approach to furniture design ended in the mid-1960s or early 1970s. Pieces made after that time may be called postmodern or contemporary. Shop a large collection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
What do you call a person who designs furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
What you call a person who designs furniture is simply a furniture designer. Some people may use the terms furniture designer and furniture maker interchangeably, but these words actually have different meanings. A furniture maker is a person or company that crafts furniture. In some cases, furniture makers may also be furniture designers. However, this isn't always the case. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of furniture.
What furniture did Eileen Gray design?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Eileen Gray was one of the leading pioneers of the modern movement in furniture and design. She was known for her tubular steel Bibendum Chair, a take on the Michelin Man. Shop a collection of Eileen Gray’s pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the design of Cebu furniture by Kenneth Cobonpue?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The design of Cebu furniture by Kenneth Cobonpue frequently features bold, dramatic lines that give the pieces a sculptural quality. Cobonpue favors natural materials and fabrics like rattan, abaca and hardwoods. You'll find a variety of Kenneth Cobonpue furniture on 1stDibs.
Who were the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
What material did Marcel Breuer introduce to modern furniture design?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
Who designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Marcel Breuer designed tubular steel furniture with Mies van der Rohe. It was Breuer who came up with the idea for using the material as a base for chairs, tables and other furnishings after he became fascinated by the frame of his bicycle. You'll find a variety of vintage tubular steel furniture on 1stDibs.