Ilmari Lappalainen Pair of ‘Laila’ Armchairs, 1950s

Pair of Finnish ‘Laila’ armchairs, model ‘238’, designed by Ilmari Lappalainen in 1948. Manufactured by Asko in Finland, 1950s. Recently reupholstered in Espresso sheepskin.

Dimensions:
Height: 77 cm / 30.32 in
Width: 79 cm / 31.1 in
Depth: 85 cm / 33.46 in
Seat height: 40 cm / 15.75 in

This pair of armchairs belongs to Ilmari Lappalainen’s notable ‘Laila’ series, a design celebrated by collectors even during its production era. The ‘Laila’ armchair, designed in 1948, holds a notable place in Finnish design history. The earliest original drawings are preserved in the Lahti City Museum as part of the Lappalainen Collection.

Please note that these armchairs are reupholstered to order, with a lead time of 12 to 16 weeks to meet our high-quality standards. The images and listing price reflect the finished result. As with all sourced original pieces, and given the nature of the materials, the wood and sheepskin tone may differ slightly from the images.

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