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Oiva Parviainen Three-Seater "Susanna" Sofa, Finland 1950s

Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
This wonderful commemoration of Finnish mid-century design is the Susanna sofa created by Lahti Lepokaulusto and designed in the 1950s by Oiva Parviainen. Famous for its suspension and structure, this model quickly became beloved in Finland.

Due to a shortage of material, the interior design in the 1950s was plain, even spartan. The typical features of furniture of the era were tapered legs and the use of hardwood materials, with an overall restrained aesthetic. Oiva Parviainen was Lepokalusto's first designer to graduate from the School of Arts and Design. This talented young interior designer started working for Lepokalusto right after graduating and his new collection - that included this sofa - immediately caught the attention of the press. With its attention grabbing colour and shape and exceptional comfort, it is no wonder why. Gentle, rounded lines characterize the design with a solid wooden structure that is seemingly quite simple. In reality, the engineering is quite remarkable, from the way the legs are formed to how the back connects to them and supports the upholstered back cushion. It is very precise work that praises Lepo’s craftsmen and shows just how important prerequisites a well-researched structure and the anatomical proportions were for Oiva Parviainen.

In 1953, the technician Aake Anttila, Pentti Roitto and Paavo Virusmäki founded the company Lahden Lepokalusto, which began to manufacture upholstered furniture using the “world-renowned Epeda method.” The Susanna sofa already appeared in the company’s first printed catalogue, foreshadowing the success the company would soon achieve.

Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.

Dimensions:
62.99 in W x 31.49 in D x 33.85 in H; Seat height 16.92 in
160 cm W x 80 cm D x 86 cm H; Seat height 43 cm

Shipping:
This sofa will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to make sure you will receive the item in gallery condition. Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

IMPORTANT!
VAT normally applies and will be added to items when purchased by a European buyer or transported to a location within the EU.

More Information

Origin:	Finland
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Fabric, Wood
Condition:	Good. In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric.
Creation Date:	1950s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	20210917
Incollect Reference #:	575545

Dimensions

W.	62.99 in;	H.	33.86 in;	D.	31.5 in;
W.	160 cm;	H.	86 cm;	D.	80 cm;

Seat H.	16.93 in;
Seat H.	43 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Utrecht, The Netherlands, H. Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary design with a strong focus on Brazil and Scandinavia. The gallery strives to preserve and promote especially Brazil's rich design heritage and curates a select group of contemporary artists. Meticulous research, ie getting in contact with the original designers, producers, their heirs, and retrieving and indexing old catalogues and magazines is at the heart of its activities. All works presented excel in great