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Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko Laila Armchair in Espresso Sheepskin, 1950s

$8,000
£6,059.26
€6,958.85
CA$11,210.62
A$12,188.20
CHF 6,462.20
MX$146,105.62
NOK 82,131.22
SEK 75,243.36
DKK 52,008.58

About the Item

Finnish 'Laila' armchair, model '238', designed by Ilmari Lappalainen in 1948. Manufactured by Asko in Finland, 1950s. Recently reupholstered in Espresso sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 77 cm / 30.32 in Width: 79 cm / 31.1 in Depth: 85 cm / 33.46 in Seat height: 40 cm / 15.75 in This armchair belongs to Ilmari Lappalainen’s notable 'Laila' series, a design celebrated by collectors even during its production era. The 'Laila' armchair, designed in 1948, holds a notable place in Finnish design history. The earliest original drawings are preserved in the Lahti City Museum as part of the Lappalainen Collection.
  • Creator:
    Asko (Manufacturer),Ilmari Lappalainen (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.32 in (77 cm)Width: 31.11 in (79 cm)Depth: 33.47 in (85 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Prague, CZ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6233245557332

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