Märta Blomstedt Aulanko Armchair with Ball Feet, Finland 1940s

Iconic “Aulanko” lounge chair that was originally designed by Märta Blomstedt in the 1930s for the Hotel Aulanko in Finland. This chair is from the 1940s and is in its original condition with flower pattern fabric. The chair needs upholstery and refinishing of the legs, which we can provide at a reasonable rate.

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.