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
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 Jio, Otto Schulz
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
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, newly upholstered in black fabric.
Dime...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Paavo Tynell for Idman '9224' Table Lamp in Brass and Leather, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
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
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. Recently reupholstered in Sahara sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno Oy '30-058' Floor Lamp, Finland, 1940s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
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
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. Beech, loose cushions and armrests recently reupholstered in light sheepski...
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. Recently reupholstered in light sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 73 cm / 28...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Stool in Wood and Cowhide, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Danish stool, tabouret, ottoman, made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made from wood, newly upholstered in cowhide with metal tacks around the frame.
Dimensions:
Height: 43 c...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko 'Laila' Armchair in Espresso Sheepskin, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Prague, New Town
Finnish 'Laila' armchair, model '238', designed by Ilmari Lappalainen in 1948. Manufactured by Asko in Finland, 1950s. Recently reupholstered in Espresso sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Heig...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
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