About Formalist
Founded in 2015, the gallery offers a meticulously curated selection of twentieth-century Scandinavian and European design classics, showcasing the work of both celebrated designers and anonymous master cabinetmakers of the era. Each piece is carefully evaluated for authenticity, condition, and historical significance, with any restoration undertaken thoughtfully and with care. We are committed to providing a seamless, satisfying experience and to building lasting relationships with our clients.
Established in 20151stDibs seller since 2022
Featured Pieces
Jindřich Halabala ‘H-269’ Armchair in Red Velvet and Stained Beech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague, New Town
Armchair, model ‘H-269’, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Armrests in stained beech, recently reupholstered in red v...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Arne Norell for Gösta Westerberg ‘Gary’ (‘The Thumb’) Easy Chair, 1950s
By Gösta Westerberg Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Gary’ (‘The Thumb’) easy chair, designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Gösta Westerberg in Sweden, 1952. Legs in beech, recently reupholstered in fabric with tufted buttons. Legs in g...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare ‘Clam’ chair, designed by Arnold Madsen. Produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark, 1940s. Legs in beech, recently reupholstered in honey sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 89 c...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Tank’ armchair, model ’37/400′, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936. Manufactured by Artek in Finland, 1940s. Made from laminated steam-bent birch plywood, recently reupholstered in hon...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Light Fabric, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern two-seater sofa, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. Legs in stained wood, recently reupholstered in light fabric. The sofa features a refined, sculptural for...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Alfred Christensen Danish Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Prague, New Town
Danish armchair, model ’32’, designed by Alfred Christensen. Produced by Slagelse Møbelværk in Denmark, 1940s. Stained beech, recently reupholstered in light sheepskin. Another examp...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Alfred Christensen Danish Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Prague, New Town
Danish armchair, model ’32’, designed by Alfred Christensen. Produced by Slagelse Møbelværk in Denmark, 1940s. Dark stained beech, recently reupholstered in light sheepskin. Another ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist Pair of ‘Skrindan’ Armchairs in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, OPE Möbler
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Skrindan’ armchairs, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Beech, loose cushions and armrests recently reupholstered in light...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Prague, New Town
'Farmor' armchair, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s. Recently reupholstered in honey sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 103 cm / 40.55 in
Wid...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Axel Einar Hjorth Set of Six High Back Chairs in Oak and Brown Velvet, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Prague, New Town
Exceptional set of six high back chairs, special commissioned model, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s. Produced in Sweden, 1938. Oak, recently upholstered in brown velvet with me...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler 'Schulz' Easy Chair in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Jio
Located in Prague, New Town
'Schulz' easy chair, designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Jio Möbler in Jönköping (Sweden), 1940s. Recently reupholstered in light sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 73 cm / 28.74 in
Wi...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Hängsits' Armchairs in Solid Pine, 1947
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of 'Hängsits' armchairs, designed by Carl Malmsten in Sweden in 1947. Solid pine, recently reupholstered in blue fabric. Marked 'CM' to the underside.
Dimensions:
Height: 78 cm...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
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