Svante Skogh "Pallas" Lounge Chairs for Asko, Finland 1950s

This pair of spectacular “Pallas” chairs by Swedish designer, Svante Skogh dates to 1954 and is a rather rare example of the interior and furniture designer’s repertoire. With a creative and masterfully crafted wooden structure, these lounge chairs praise both Skogh and Asko.

These chairs combine function and aesthetic masterfully, keeping the form in service of the user while maintaining an elegant and modern look. The union of the shell-shaped, upholstered bodies and the sculpted wooden structures define this pair. The bodies “sit” on the black painted frames, as if the wood was constructed over the shells. This shows the Swedish design’s and the Finnish manufacturing’s quality. The chairs are slightly raised towards the front, which is further accentuated by the armrests. Together with the seat cushions, this angle assures great sitting comfort, a feature that Scandinavian designers were particularly concerned with. The legs not only support the bodies, but also rise to form the support for the armrests. The clean lines of the black painted birchwood contrast beautifully with the bodies upholstered in a grey wool blend fabric, giving the pair an open and very photographic appearance. Due to the well-chosen proportions, colour scheme and angled profiles, these lounge chairs are uniquely elegant.

Asko - Finland’s market leading furniture manufactory from the 1930s - worked with many renowned Scandinavian designers during the mid-century era, among them Swedish master, Svante Skogh. These “Pallas” lounge chairs were manufactured together with a sofa during the 1950s, and remain quite rare.

Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs have been reupholstered recently in a premium wool blend 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:
27.55 in W x 29.92 in D x 30.9 in H; Seat height 17.32 in; Arm height 23.22 in
70 cm W x 76 cm D x 78.5 cm H; Seat height 44 cm; Arm height 59 cm

About the designer:
Swedish furniture designer Svante Skogh is best known for his mid-century designs produced by many of the most renowned Scandinavian manufacturers, among them Asko Finland, Seffle (sometimes written as Säffle) Möbelfabrik, and Klings Alingsås. Throughout his career in the 1950s and 1960s, he worked with a number of furniture producers.

Despite his famous designs, not a lot is known about the designer. His designs ranged from coffee tables to seating, such as his famous Bodö Series from 1957. Many of Skogh’s designs have survived and are highly sought after on the vintage market today. ~H.

Shipping:
These lounge chairs will be packaged and shipped with the greatest care and attention to make sure you will receive the items 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.