Yrjö Kukkapuro designed the Plaano swivel desk chair in the 1970s. The chair was manufactured by the Finnish furniture company Haimi, which later became Avarte. This desk chair is a perfect choice, if you are looking for an ergonomic and comfortable...
Alvar Aalto designed the high-back model 401 armchair in 1933 for Artek. It is superbly comfortable to sit in and has stunning looks. The bent birch plywood construction of the chair’s frame is solid and sturdy, yet light to move around....
“Pohjola” is a massive, comfortable, low-set armchair with a plastic frame and leather upholstery. Its appearance is masculine, muscular, and overflowing, yet at the same time its curvy form is strangely sophisticated. The chair was designed by the Finnish interior designer...
The 418 lounge chair is like a sympathetic miniature version of the iconic Carousel arm chair (model 412). The 418, like the Carousel, combines a painted fiberglass body with a leather upholstery, which were available in a variety of colors. The...
The Saturn (“Saturnus”) series was designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi in 1966. The series includes armchairs, sofas, ottomans, and a table. The armchair is available with or without armrests. The soft and comfortable leather seat is set fairly low, close...
The Model 42 armchair was designed in 1932 by the Finnish functionalist architect Alvar Aalto. Its organic, flowing form makes it surprisingly comfortable to sit in, despite the absence of cushioning. The chair is made of bent birch plywood, and it...
Pastilli, also known as “Gyro”, is a fiberglass chair that resembles a giant caramel. The name literally translates as pastille. It is a playful design classic from 1967, created by the Finnish designer Eero Aarnio. The chair is also on display...
The Pulkka Armchair, by Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen, is a very distinctive piece of furniture. It was designed in 1968 and produced by Asko. The name “Pulkka” is a Finnish word that means sled. The chair was available with a matching...
The Diamond chair was designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. The chair has a light organic shape, and it is surprisingly comfortable to sit in. It can work equally well as a centerpiece of your decor, or as a functional piece...
This little design classic is the Junior 417P armchair by the Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro. The Junior armchair shares a similar shape and style as the larger Karuselli armchair. The sitting position is more upright and the design is more slender....
