Scandinavian Fannet Spindle Chairs by Tapiovaara w/ Curved Teak Seats 60s - 4pcs
About the Item
- Creator:Ilmari Tapiovaara (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:ca 1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good vintage condition.
- Seller Location:Basel, CH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7344236240812
Ilmari Tapiovaara
During the mid-20th century, Finnish furniture designer Ilmari Tapiovaara worked with pine, teak and his country’s native birch to create sleek and sculptural chairs, dining room tables and bookcases in the Scandinavian modern style. Tapiovaara’s areas of expertise expanded beyond furniture to include interior architecture, wooden sculptures, film posters and cutlery.
After completing his studies at the Central School of Applied Arts in Helsinki, Tapiovaara embarked on a design career that would envelop his entire life. As a young man, Tapiovaara idolized revered architect and furniture designer Alvar Aalto — whom, with his wife, Aino Aalto, cofounded Artek, the company that would eventually manufacture the majority of Tapiovaara’s creations. The budding designer had one of Aalto’s chairs in his apartment while he was a student. After graduating, he worked as an assistant in an office at Le Corbusier, then as a designer and artistic director at Asko.
By 1951, Tapiovaara and his wife, Annikki, had established their own studio. A few years previous, the pair had designed the now-legendary Domus chair while creating interiors and furnishings for a new student housing complex in Helsinki. Made of molded plywood and easily stackable, the ergonomic Domus chair, with its slender form, featured a modest silhouette — its lightweight structure allowed for easy exporting, and iconic mid-century modern furniture manufacturer Knoll added a low-backed version to its offerings in the early 1950s. (It was marketed as the Finn chair in the United States.)
Tapiovaara went on to design pieces for Pihlgren ja Ritola and Santa and Cole. His experience earned him teaching positions at the Institute of Applied Arts, the Helsinki University of Technology and the Illinois Institute of Technology. While in Chicago for the latter, he worked in the office of Mies van der Rohe.
Tapiovaara centered his passion for design on social responsibility. He wanted his creations to be accessible to everyone, which was the concept behind his democratic approach. In Finland’s postwar era, the goal was exemplary, affordable designs. With this in mind, he created products such as stackable chairs and “knock-down” pieces packed flat, so they shipped efficiently and cost less.
An influential champion of his profession, he spent two decades as a United Nations ambassador, working to improve design’s contribution to society. His lasting, collectible furniture is a testament to the designer’s goal to create humane, radiant and intimate spaces. The United Nations project included traveling to Paraguay to create much-needed furniture. A similar project followed in Mauritius.
Tapiovaara’s success as an industrial and mass producer of everyday furniture was widely recognized and awarded. He received six gold medals for his chairs alone at the Milan Triennials. He also accepted a Good Design award, the Finnish State Design Award, a prize from the Finnish Culture Foundation and the Furniture Prize of the SIO Interior Architects’ Association of Finland.
Find vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara seating, tables and lighting on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Basel, Switzerland
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 2 days of delivery.
- Robert and Trix Haussmann Oak Dining Chairs Midcentury 1963 Set of Six, 8 PcsBy Robert and Trix Haussmann, Stein Am RheinLocated in Basel, BSSet of eight 1960s ICONIC and rare oak wood chairs model 6200 by Robert and Trix Haussmann from Zurich Switzerland. In excellent vintage condition, appearing virtually unused. Ergonomic and very comfortable designer chairs made of stylish Oak wood, showing beautiful wood grain. These chairs feature rare upholstered seats in brown wool upholstery-- and can be easily customized via simple reupholstering, which makes these chairs a very exciting option for any kind of space. We have seen these Swiss designer chairs used...Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsOak
- Round Post Modern Brutalist MCM Beech Dining Table + 6 Chairs, 9 Pcs SetBy Afra & Tobia ScarpaLocated in Basel, BSAbsolutely incredible, and very stylish Brutalist dining table with an additional extendable leaf, and 6 chairs set made of solid beech wood. When the table is without the leaf it se...Category
Vintage 1980s European Brutalist Dining Room Sets
MaterialsBeech
- Vintage 1958 Set 6 Pia Chairs by Poul Cadovius for Royal Persiennen Woven SeatsBy Royal Persiennen, Poul CadoviusLocated in Basel, BSPia Chair, Set of 6, Original first edition by Poul Cadovius for Royal Persiennen 1958 model chairs, in excellent vintage condition. Beautiful woven seating. Teak wood. Design by Poul Cadovius, 1958 The Poul Cadovius Pia...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsCord, Papercord, Rope, Teak
- Set of 4 Vintage Mid Century Erik Buch Od Mobler Model Teak Danish Dining ChairsBy Erik BuchLocated in Basel, BSVery stunning and rare set of 4 Original 1960s Erik Buch Model 49 Dark teak dining chairs Produced by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri A/S in Denmark. The set of chairs have been freshly reup...Category
20th Century Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsTeak, Upholstery
- Postmodern 1970s Set of 6 Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, 1970sBy Carlo Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Bruno Rey, Pierre Cardin, Niels KoefoedLocated in Basel, BSIconic and comfortable very UNIQUE model 1970s Swiss Designer chairs. Suitable for side chairs, accent chairs, dining chairs, etc. Original 1970s labels present. Solid beechwood-- Or...Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Velvet, Oak
- 1970s Postmodern Stackable Dining Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, Set of 3By Dietiker, Bruno ReyLocated in Basel, BSIconic and comfortable 1970s Swiss Designer chairs. Suitable for side chairs, accent chairs, dining chairs, etc. Original 1970s labels present. Solid wood-- Original! *Not remakes / ...Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Oak
- Set of 6 Scandinavian Solid Beechwood Chairs from the 60's Ilmari Tapiovaara, GBy Ilmari TapiovaaraLocated in Lyon, FRSet of 6 Scandinavian vintage chairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara dating from the 60s. Beechwood structure, backs and seats have been painted black (original paint). Very ni...Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsBeech
- Set of 4 Tapiovaara Inspired Natural Blonde Spindle Back ChairsBy Ilmari TapiovaaraLocated in Los Angeles, CASet of 4 Tapiovaara inspired natural spindle back chairs. lightly refinished, slightly low seat height, Otherwise in good natural condition. Priced as a set. Other similar chairs ava...Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsWood
- 4x 60s 70s Teak Chairs Dining Chair Danish Modern Design 60sLocated in Neuenkirchen, NI4x 60s 70s teak chairs dining chair Danish Modern Design 60s Object: 4x chair Manufacturer: Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: 48.5cm x 53c...Category
Vintage 1970s European Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsFaux Leather, Teak
- Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs, Design By Niels Otto Möller, Denmark 60sBy Niels Otto MøllerLocated in Lucija, SIPair of teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Möller, made in Denmark in the 60s. In very good vintage condition with minor traces of use and age.Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Teak
- Four Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Fanett Dining Chairs by Ilmari TapiovaaraBy Ilmari TapiovaaraLocated in Escalona, ToledoBeautiful set of Fanett dining chairs. Designed by the renowned Finnish architect and designer Ilmari Tapiovaara in the 60's. Light, beautiful and...Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
MaterialsTeak
- 4x 60s 70s Chairs Teak Dining Chair Niels O. Möller for J.L. Moller's 60sBy Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers MøbelfabrikLocated in Neuenkirchen, NI4x 60s 70s chairs teak dining chair Niels O. Möller for J.L. Moller's 60s Object: 4x chair Manufacturer: J.L. Mollers Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 D...Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Teak