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Price category: 12,500 - 15,000 usd / eur

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This wonderful commemoration of Finnish mid-century design is the Susanna seating line 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 the Susanna sofa - immediately caught the attention of the press. With its attention grabbing solutions, shape and exceptional comfort, it is no wonder why the Susanna line became popular. Gentle, rounded lines characterize the design of both the sofa and the lounge chair 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 backs connect to them and support the upholstered back cushions. 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. As a set, these models can easily set the tone of a space thanks to their elegant and distinctive look.

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 and lounge chair have 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:

Sofa

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

Lounge Chair

24.8 in W x 27.95 in D x 33.66 in H; Seat height 17.13 in; Seat depth 16.93 in

63 cm W x 71 cm D x 85.5 cm H; Seat height 43.5 cm; Seat depth 43 cm