Märta Blomstedt (1899–1982) was a prominent Finnish architect and designer, celebrated for her distinctive contributions to modernist architecture and interior design. As a co-founder of the architectural firm Blomstedt & Lampén, her most notable works include the Hotel Aulanko in Hämeenlinna (1938), where she designed both the building and interior furnishings. Her distinctive blend of functionalist principles with carefully crafted, stylish interiors has left a significant mark on 20th-century Scandinavian design, highlighting her talent for holistic, elegant design solutions.

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Prototype of the armchair model Aulanko.
Oak base, original velvet upholstery. 

The Aulanko hotel built in the mid-1930s by architects Märta Blomstedt and Matt Lampén is located on the shore of Lake Vanajavesi, Hämeenlinna region, Finland. One of the hotel lounges was designed to separate the hotel rooms from the hustle and bustle of public spaces. This room housed the iconic “Aulanko” armchair, specially designed by Märta Blomstedt for this social space. The examples installed in the hotel had nickel plated tubular steel feet that curved gently in the middle. This chair is a prototype produced by Artek with wooden runner feet and is likely unique.

The original drawing for this model is retained within the Artek archives.

Märta Blomstedt

1899-1982