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
Westal Pair of Swedish Brutalist Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps in Copper, 1970s
By Westal
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Brutalist flush mount ceiling lamps, produced by Westal in Sweden, 1970s. Made from copper and glass. Each lamp is designed for a single light bulb. In good original conditio...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Flush Mount
Materials
Copper
Paavo Tynell ‘80112-25’ Ceiling Lamp in White Opaline Glass, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Prague, New Town
Flush mount ceiling lamp, model ‘80112-25’, designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman Oy in Finland, 1950s. Shade in white opaline glass. In good original condition, with wear cons...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell Pair of ‘80112-25’ Ceiling Lamps in White Opaline Glass, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of flush mount ceiling lamps, model ‘80112-25’, designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman Oy in Finland, 1950s. Shades in white opaline glass. In good original condition, with...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Hans Bergström ’40’ Cascade Ceiling Lamp in Perforated Brass, 1940s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern cascade ceiling lamp, model ’40’, designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden, 1940s. Shades in perforate...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet 'Berga' Table in Solid Pine, 1940s
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern table, model ‘Berga’, designed by David Rosén in 1942. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden, 1940s. Made from solid pine. In good original condition, with wear con...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Pine
Alfred Christensen Pair of '32' Danish Armchairs in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Danish armchairs, model '32', designed by Alfred Christensen. Produced by Slagelse Møbelværk in Denmark, 1940s. Made from beech, recently reupholstered in light sheepskin. On...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Jindřich Halabala ‘H-269’ Armchair in Red Velvet and Stained Beech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
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
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...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
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...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Alvar Aalto '36/401' Cantilever Armchairs in Birch and Black Fabric, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Prague, New Town
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. Price per pie...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, 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 Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
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...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
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