Description
Armchair, model ‘Laila’ (model ‘238’), designed by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen (1918-2006). Manufactured by Asko in the late 1940s. Made of wood and features a later black fabric upholstery.
This armchair 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.
Dimensions:
H 80 cm, W 76 cm, D 85 cm, SH 40 cm
H 31.49 in, W 29.92 in, D 33.46 in, SH 15.75 in
Condition:
In original condition, with wear consistent with age and use. Later upholstery. Light abrasions to the fabric.
