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Highback Märta Blomstedt Aulanko Armchair in Honey Natural Sheepskin, 1940s

Creator: Märta Blomstedt
Offered by: Haddadin Design

Description
A wonderful and rare high back version of the "Aulanko" lounge chair designed by Märta Blomstedt in the 1930s for the Hotel Aulanko in Finland. This chair is from the 1940s and reupholstered in soft "honey" colored sheepskin. As mentioned, the chair has a higher than usual back making it extra comfortable and quite cozy.

A fun fact, in Finnish this chair is referred to as "Laiskanlinna" which translates to "lazy castle".

Märta Blomstedt (1899-1982) was a prominent Finnish architect and a key figure in the Finnish functionalism movement. Born in Turku, Finland, she studied architecture at the Helsinki University of Technology and graduated in 1922.

She married fellow architect Pauli E. Blomstedt in 1924, and together they established a successful architectural firm. After Pauli's death in 1935, Märta continued her career, partnering with Matti Lampén to form the firm Blomstedt & Lampén with whom they designed the iconic Aulanko Hotel to which she specifically designed this chair model.

Märta Blomstedt's work is characterized by its functionalist approach, focusing on simplicity, functionality, and integration with the surrounding environment.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Finland
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Wood, Sheep Skin
Condition:	Good. Overall good vintage condition, consistent with age and use
Creation Date:	1940s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	858109

Dimensions

W.	38.58 in;	H.	40.55 in;	D.	40.16 in;
W.	98 cm;	H.	103 cm;	D.	102 cm;

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

Shipping Information:

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Message from Seller:

Haddadin Design, located in Helsinki, Finland, offers a curated collection of premium Finnish and Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design, specializing in iconic works by renowned designers such as Paavo Tynell and Alvar Aalto. We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences, authenticity, and high-quality service, ensuring each purchase is a meaningful and enjoyable journey. For inquiries, reach us at +358 505552865 or faris@haddadin.fi