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
Ilmari Lappalainen Pair of 'Laila' Armchairs in Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Finnish 'Laila' armchairs, model '238', designed by Ilmari Lappalainen in 1948. Manufactured by Asko in Finland, 1950s. Beech, original velvet upholstery.
Dimensions:
Height...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
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 upholstered in light sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 73 cm / 28.74 in
Widt...
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, 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
Alvar Aalto Pair of '36/401' Cantilever Armchairs in Black Fabric, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of highback cantilever armchairs, model '36/401', designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933. Produced by Artek in Finland, 1950s. Laminated birch, recently reupholstered in black fabric.
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Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Paavo Tynell for Idman '9224' Table Lamp in Brass and Leather, Finland, 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Prague, New Town
'Horseshoe' table lamp, model '9224', designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman Oy in Finland, 1953. Polished brass, adjustable brass shade with perforated edge, leather-wrapped st...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rauni Peippo for Oy Stockmann AB 'Apila' Stool in Pine, Finland 1960s
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Oy Stockmann AB
Located in Prague, New Town
'Apila' stool, designed by Rauni Peippo in 1955. Produced by Keravan Puusepäntehdas for Oy Stockmann AB in Finland, 1960s. Made from dark green-lacquered pine. In original condition,...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko ‘Laila’ Armchair in Sahara Sheepskin, 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Prague, New Town
Finnish 'Laila' armchair, model '238', designed by Ilmari Lappalainen in 1948. Manufactured by Asko in Finland, 1950s. Newly upholstered in Sahara sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 77 ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Square Swedish Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp in Pine, 1970s
Located in Prague, New Town
Square Swedish Mid-Century Modern flush-mount ceiling lamp, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1970s. Made from pine, white-lacquered metal and features a removable wooden grid.
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Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno Oy '30-058' Floor Lamp, Finland, 1940s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Prague, New Town
Floor lamp, model '30-058,' designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape. Produced by Orno Oy in Finland, 1940s. Made from white-lacquered metal, brass details, white opal glass diffuser, and whi...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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. Newly upholstered in honey sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 103 cm / 40.55 in
Width: 7...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist ‘Skrindan’ Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, OPE Möbler
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Skrindan’ armchair, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Made from stained beech, removable pillows and armrests are newly upholster...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Otto Schulz Pair of ‘Schulz’ Easy Chairs in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Jio
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Schulz’ easy chairs, designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Jio Möbler in Jönköping (Sweden), 1940s. Newly upholstered in light sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 73 cm / 28.74 i...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
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