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Lilla Åland Armchair Birch
Designer: Carl Malmsten | 1942
Material
Birch
- Delivery time: 6–8 weeks
- Warranty: 20 years
- Produced in Småland
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The original from 1942
A swedish classic
Lilla Åland is more than a chair. Since Carl Malmsten designed it in 1942, it has become a natural part of Swedish homes and one of our most beloved pieces of furniture.
The design grew out of Malmsten’s fascination with the traditional spindle-back chair – simple, functional and made to be used every day. With its soft lines, turned spindles and carefully crafted details, Lilla Åland became his own interpretation of a classic.
To this day, Lilla Åland is made at our factory in Smålandsstenar, with the same respect for material and craftsmanship that has always defined Stolab. Every component is crafted with great precision, allowing the solid wood to take centre stage – a living, natural material that ages beautifully and becomes part of the life around it.
A chair made for everyday life, but designed for generations. Around dining tables, in kitchens and in homes where life is meant to be lived.
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The Craftsmanship
Solid wood. Made for generations.
Lilla Åland is made from solid wood – a natural, living material designed to last and grow more beautiful with time. The natural variations in the wood make every chair unique, giving it a character that continues to evolve over the years.
To us, quality means creating furniture that can remain part of everyday life for a long time. That is why Lilla Åland comes with a 20-year guarantee – a reflection of our confidence in the material, the craftsmanship and the construction.
A chair to use every day, year after year – and perhaps one day pass on to the next generation.
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Care instructions
Take care of your furniture
Lacquered furniture achieves a dense and glossy surface through the application of multiple layers of lacquer. The lacquer can be transparent or colored, depending on the desired aesthetic. Lacquered surfaces protect the furniture from water, stains, heat, and some mechanical wear. This allows the furniture to last longer and maintain its appearance over time.
Lacquered furniture typically requires minimal maintenance, but they are not entirely maintenance-free. Just like with other types of furniture, lacquered furniture demands some care and maintenance to keep them in good condition.
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A wide range of surface treatments
Birch
Birch is a light-coloured wood whose grain can vary from completely smooth to highly figured. It is one of the most common wood species in Sweden and is used in almost all of our furniture.
Birch is medium-hard and tough, offering a wide range of possibilities when it comes to surface treatments. Its smooth, even surface makes it particularly well suited to lacquering and painting. More than 75% of the birch we use comes from Sweden and has grown for 70–80 years before becoming timber for our furniture.