SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN GEMS FOR YOUR LIVING ROOM

As a great connoisseur of the Scandinavian vintage design market, Thierry Linard sources for you the finest jewels of this flourishing period.

We are fortunate enough to be able to restore rare armchairs and sofas worthy of the world's finest furniture collections, and here are just a few of our favorites.

The famous Egg armchair and footrest by Arne Jacobsen, designed in 1958 for the Radisson Hotel in Copenhagen, embody the elegance of Scandinavian design. Their organic silhouette, both enveloping and sculptural, creates an atmosphere of comfort and intimacy. The armchair features soft curves and a high backrest for optimum support. The footrest, often associated with the chair, extends this feeling of well-being, allowing a relaxed, harmonious posture. The originality of their design lies in the innovative use of foam and a polyester shell, making them both lightweight and robust. With its iconic design, the Egg armchair is not just a piece of furniture, but a centerpiece that continues to seduce contemporary design enthusiasts around the world. Originally made with fabric or leather upholstery, Norki revisits it with a luxurious camel or grey shearling upholstery, giving it undeniable charm and invaluable comfort.

Our Maison imagines this piece in your living room, combined with our round Icicle wool rug for a resolutely cozy ambience.

Vintage IKEA pieces from the middle of the last century are also one of our passions.

The rare AKE armchair from the famous manufacturer is a perfect illustration.
Worthy of the greatest decorative art museums, this unique piece, emblematic of Scandinavian style, seduces with its minimalist aesthetic and enveloping comfort. Its meticulously crafted solid birch structure bears witness to exceptional craftsmanship, with finishes worthy of the finest cabinetmaking workshops. The clean lines of this rare armchair, combined with soft curves, create a perfect balance between functionality and elegance. Its timeless design can easily been adapted to any style of decor, whether for a modern living room or a more traditional space, and this particularly successful blend of design and craftsmanship makes it a must-have for collectors of unique pieces. This armchair, renovated in curly shearling by our Petite-Mains, we've imagined it for you in a contemporary cube house, surrounded by works of art and paired with our Saint-Peter rug.

Iconic and essential pieces of mid-twentieth-century design: the Aulanko armchairs, designed by Marta Blomstedt.

These incredible armchairs capture the essence of Scandinavian functionalist design with striking elegance. Born in the 1930s, these armchairs were designed for the Aulanko Hotel in Hämeenlinna, Finland, and are distinguished by their fluid lines and recognizable sculptural silhouette. The wooden structure, often in solid beech or birch, gave these objects a robustness useful to their original use, while preserving an undeniable visual lightness. The upholstery work, with its generous, welcoming padding, was meant to invite contemplation, while fabric, shearling or leather coverings added a touch of sophistication.

The design of Aulanko armchairs is inspired by Finnish landscapes, and celebrates the perfect harmony between home interiors and the omnipresent natural world. Their timeless style makes them perfect for any home, from the most modern to the most classic. These iconic objects of Scandinavian design continue to seduce connoisseurs and collectors allover the world, and are a testament to Blomstedt's talent and commitment to timeless, functional aesthetics.

This armchair will find the perfect harmony for your living room with our In The Fields rug, an iconic piece from our Spring-Summer 2023 Collection, and with our Montaigne sofa upholstered in hide.

The fourth piece of this fantastic inventory is Hans Wegner's Mama Bear armchair.

Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, this iconic piece of Danish design is inspired by the organic forms of nature itself. Wegner wanted to create an armchair that evoked protection and cocooning, in the image of a mama bear watching over her cubs. This metaphor translates into soft, welcoming curves, offering a sense of intimacy to those who settle into it.
This exceptionally comfortable armchair is distinguished by its high, enveloping back, generous yet slender armrests and sculptural silhouette, giving it that distinctive signature. Made from solid wood, often oak or teak, Norki dresses this famous creation in elegant, luxurious shearling and delicate white wool piping.

Our Maison places this iconic piece in a designer's living room, paired with a sublime Ceppo di Gre marble floor, rare pieces of primitive art and our round white Eupraxia sheepskin rug.