Mid-Century Modernist Pallas Living Room Set by Svante Skogh, Finland, 1950

This spectacular Pallas lounge set was designed by Swedish designer Svante Skogh in 1954 and is a rare example from the repertoire of modernist design. It was featured in the international magazine The Studio Year Book of Decorative Art in the 1954/55 season. The Pallas set consists of a two-seater sofa and an armchair. This set beautifully combines function and aesthetics, while maintaining an elegant and modern look. The combination of upholstered shell-shaped bodies and carved wooden frame defines this pair. This shows the quality of Swedish design and Finnish production. The structures are slightly raised forward, which is additionally emphasised by the armrests. Together with the seat cushions, this angle ensures high sitting comfort, a feature that the Scandinavian designers paid particular attention to. The clean lines of the birch wood finished in a natural shade contrast beautifully with the bodies upholstered in grey-brown and plum coloured fabric, giving this pair an open and very photographic look. The colour combination of plum and earthy brown only enhances the visual qualities. LITERATURE: SIESING, ANDREAS, SVENSKA MÖBLER: FOLKHEMSFORM I ULL, JAKARANDA, FURU OCH BOK: 1949-1970, ATLANTIS, STOCKHOLM, 2015, P. 49. This set is in perfect vintage condition, after renovation. The upholstery has been renewed. The seat is at a height of 43 cm. Chair height 77 cm|Width 70 cm|Depth 65 cm. The colours of the products shown in the photos may differ slightly from the actual ones. This is due to individual monitor settings and lighting conditions – the photos were taken in artificial light, which may affect the perception of colours. However, we strive to ensure that the photos reflect the actual appearance of the product as faithfully as possible. The offer may include photos of the item in the living space, but these are for illustrative purposes only.