Skip to main content

Tapiovaara Domus

Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Armchair
Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Armchair

Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Armchair

$1,500

H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 20 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Armchair

By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Highland, IN

A wonderful 1946 design by Ilmari Tapiovaara, the Domus chair was offered entirely of wood, with an

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Lounge Chair
Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Lounge Chair

Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Lounge Chair

$900

H 33.75 in W 21 in D 21 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Lounge Chair

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in New York, NY

This classic lounge chair is crafted from molded plywood and attributed to Ilmari Tapiovaara

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara, "Domus" Lounge Chair, Plywood, Finland, 1940s
Ilmari Tapiovaara, "Domus" Lounge Chair, Plywood, Finland, 1940s

Ilmari Tapiovaara, "Domus" Lounge Chair, Plywood, Finland, 1940s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in High Point, NC

A moulded plywood "Domus" lounge chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by Keravan

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Ilmari Tapiovaara Wooden Domus Armchair, Green Faux Leather, Finland 1950's
Ilmari Tapiovaara Wooden Domus Armchair, Green Faux Leather, Finland 1950's

Ilmari Tapiovaara Wooden Domus Armchair, Green Faux Leather, Finland 1950's

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Den Haag, NL

Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Armchair, Finland 1950's Early edition with it's original green faux

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Early Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Knoll, 1948-1950
Early Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Knoll, 1948-1950

Early Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Knoll, 1948-1950

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Centreville, VA

. Designed in 1946 by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Domus Chairs have been placed in homes and public spaces around the

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Model Domus Chair, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
Model Domus Chair, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s

Model Domus Chair, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s

$1,292

H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in

Model Domus Chair, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model Domus chair, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s. Birch. The chair is refinished. Good

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Model Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1950s
Model Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1950s

Model Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1950s

$1,115 / item

H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in

Model Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model Domus chairs (6 pieces, sold separately), design Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1950s. Birch

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Birch

Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus, 1950s
Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus, 1950s

Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus, 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Balen, BE

Early version of the Domus chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, produced by Keravan Puuteollisuus in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of Four Model Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
Set of Four Model Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s

Set of Four Model Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s

$5,579 / set

H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in

Set of Four Model Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Set of four model Domus chairs, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s. Birch. The chairs are

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

C. 1949 Set of Four Knoll Domus Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara with Fabric
C. 1949 Set of Four Knoll Domus Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara with Fabric

C. 1949 Set of Four Knoll Domus Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara with Fabric

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Domus Chairs, Model 141, initially designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1946

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch, Oak

Recent Sales

PAIR OF "DOMUS" CHAIRS BY TAPIOVAARA
PAIR OF "DOMUS" CHAIRS BY TAPIOVAARA

PAIR OF "DOMUS" CHAIRS BY TAPIOVAARA

Unavailable

H 34 in W 25 in D 23 in

PAIR OF "DOMUS" CHAIRS BY TAPIOVAARA

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in New York, NY

PAIR OF MID-CENTURY FINNISH BIRCHWOOD "DOMUS" ARMCHAIRS DESIGNED BY TAPIOVAARA

Category

20th Century Finnish Armchairs

Four Domus Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Four Domus Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Four Domus Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in

Four Domus Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Knoll

Located in Cologne, DE

Vintage Domus chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the Knoll production, four chairs available price

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early Domus Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Pair of Early Domus Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Pair of Early Domus Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 20 in

Pair of Early Domus Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Hadley, MA

Pair of early Domus armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Seat and back are form pressed birch plywood

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Set of 2 Domus Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland
Set of 2 Domus Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland

Set of 2 Domus Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in

Set of 2 Domus Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Budapest, HU

This model Domus armchair was designed by Ilmari Topiovaara and has been completely restored and

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Ilmari Tapiovaara Midcentury Domus Chair "The Finn Chair" by Artek, Finland
Ilmari Tapiovaara Midcentury Domus Chair "The Finn Chair" by Artek, Finland

Ilmari Tapiovaara Midcentury Domus Chair "The Finn Chair" by Artek, Finland

By Artek, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Turku, FI

"The Finn Chair" Domus designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek 1946. The comfortable Domus chair

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Tapiovaara Domus Dining Chair
Tapiovaara Domus Dining Chair

Tapiovaara Domus Dining Chair

Sold

H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in

Tapiovaara Domus Dining Chair

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Antwerp, BE

Ilmari Tapiovaara, 'Domus' armchair, in birch and leather, Finland, 1953. The frame is made from

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

1950s Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Domus' Armchairs
1950s Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Domus' Armchairs

1950s Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Domus' Armchairs

Sold

H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in

1950s Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Domus' Armchairs

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Glendale, CA

1950s Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Domus' Armchairs. Executed in solid birch frame with laminated back and

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

ILMARI TAPIOVAARA "Domus" Armchair
ILMARI TAPIOVAARA "Domus" Armchair

ILMARI TAPIOVAARA "Domus" Armchair

Sold

H 31.11 in W 20.87 in D 22.84 in

ILMARI TAPIOVAARA "Domus" Armchair

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Forest, BE

original leather. Tapiovaara designed this chair with the idea of creating a comfortable chair that could

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Lux lounge chair
Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Lux lounge chair

Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Lux lounge chair

Sold

H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 26.78 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Lux lounge chair

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

1948. This is for a very hard to find first edition of the Domus Lux chair by Tapiovaara. This is a

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Lounge Chairs

Ilmari Tapiovaara, Domus Lounge Armchair in Birch, Keravan Puuteollisuus 1940s
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Domus Lounge Armchair in Birch, Keravan Puuteollisuus 1940s

Ilmari Tapiovaara, Domus Lounge Armchair in Birch, Keravan Puuteollisuus 1940s

By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Helsinki, FI

The iconic Domus lounge chair was originally designed for the student housing project Domus

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Finland grey leather wood Domus Chair, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek
Finland grey leather wood Domus Chair, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek

Finland grey leather wood Domus Chair, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Valladolid, ES

Outstanding Domus Couple of chairs, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara as part of a series of furniture

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather

Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s
Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s

Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s

Sold

H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in

Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Domus chairs (6 pieces in total, sold separately), designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s. Birch

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Domus Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Domus Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Domus Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Sold

H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 20 in

Domus Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four early Domus Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara. These stackable chairs are upholstered in

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Cowhide

Domus Armchair by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Domus Armchair by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Domus Armchair by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Sold

H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 20 in

Domus Armchair by Ilmari Tapiovaara

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Highland, IN

A wonderful design by Ilmari Tapiovaara, the Domus chair was offered entirely of wood, with an

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Upholstery

Model Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the 1950s
Model Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the 1950s

Model Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the 1950s

Sold

H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 21.26 in

Model Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model domus chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the 1950s. Birch. Completely restored. Ilmari

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of Four Model Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
Set of Four Model Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s

Set of Four Model Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Set of four model Domus chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the 1950s. Birch and birch plywood. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Mid 20th Century Domus Chair Designed By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland
Mid 20th Century Domus Chair Designed By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland

Mid 20th Century Domus Chair Designed By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland

By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Turku, Finland

Domus chair was designed by Finnish interior architect and designer Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1946. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Mid 20th Century Domus Chair Designed By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland
Mid 20th Century Domus Chair Designed By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland

Mid 20th Century Domus Chair Designed By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland

By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Turku, Finland

Domus chair was designed by Finnish interior architect and designer Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1946. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk, 1940s, Finland
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk, 1940s, Finland

Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk, 1940s, Finland

Sold

H 28.94 in W 47.25 in D 29.53 in

Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk, 1940s, Finland

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara desk, Domus Academica student house, 1940s. Birch with painted table top

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Paint

Rare 1950s Colette Lounge Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Rare 1950s Colette Lounge Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Rare 1950s Colette Lounge Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Glendale, CA

. This rare design is similar in its refined spirit to Tapiovaara's celebrated Domus chair. A

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Finnish   Grey beige  chair  by Ilmari Domus beige leather Birch wood
Finnish   Grey beige  chair  by Ilmari Domus beige leather Birch wood

Finnish Grey beige chair by Ilmari Domus beige leather Birch wood

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Valladolid, ES

Beautiful Chair of DOMUS model chairs, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, with birch structure, seat

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Wood, Birch, Faux Leather

Set of Four 1960s Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs for Laukaan Puu Oy, Finland
Set of Four 1960s Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs for Laukaan Puu Oy, Finland

Set of Four 1960s Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs for Laukaan Puu Oy, Finland

By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Glendale, CA

Set of four 1960s Ilmari Tapiovaara dining chairs for Laukaan Puu Oy, Finland. Executed in solid

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Lounge Chairs, Artek, 2000s
Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Lounge Chairs, Artek, 2000s

Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Lounge Chairs, Artek, 2000s

Sold

H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 27.96 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Lounge Chairs, Artek, 2000s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Lounge Chairs, manufactured by Artek in the 2000s. Three in total, sold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek
Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek

Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek

Sold

H 31.25 in W 22.75 in D 21.25 in

Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Centreville, VA

comfort. Designed in 1946 by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Domus Chairs have been placed in homes and public

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Early Production "Domus" Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Early Production "Domus" Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Early Production "Domus" Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Knoll, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A masterpiece of modern furniture design, the Tapiovaara's Domus chair was created as part of a

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Artek Domus Dining Chairs with Arms
Set of 2 Artek Domus Dining Chairs with Arms

Set of 2 Artek Domus Dining Chairs with Arms

Sold

H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 21.26 in

Set of 2 Artek Domus Dining Chairs with Arms

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek

Located in New York, NY

support and comfort. Designed in 1946 by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Domus chairs have been placed in homes and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Armchairs

Pair of 'Domus' Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara, circa 1947, Finland
Pair of 'Domus' Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara, circa 1947, Finland

Pair of 'Domus' Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara, circa 1947, Finland

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This incredible pair of Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Domus' armchairs (also called The Finn Chair in the US

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Domus Armchair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, Camel Leather
Domus Armchair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, Camel Leather

Domus Armchair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, Camel Leather

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of three wooden chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, produced in 1953 by Keravan Puuteollisuus

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bent Plywood Domus Chair by Tapiovaara for Knoll
Bent Plywood Domus Chair by Tapiovaara for Knoll

Bent Plywood Domus Chair by Tapiovaara for Knoll

Sold

H 30.25 in W 22.5 in D 16 in

Bent Plywood Domus Chair by Tapiovaara for Knoll

By Knoll, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in New York, NY

Classic mid century bent plywood Domus chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara made by Keravan

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Set of 14 Early 'Domus' Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Olga

Set of 14 Early 'Domus' Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Olga

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Waalwijk, NL

This listing is created for Olga. Set op 14 'Domus' armchairs, in beech, by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Artek Black Domus Lounge Chair
Artek Black Domus Lounge Chair

Artek Black Domus Lounge Chair

Sold

H 34.26 in W 23.23 in D 27.96 in

Artek Black Domus Lounge Chair

By Artek, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in New York, NY

Tapiovaara in 1946. Featuring the distinctive Domus armrests, and with a seat and backrest made out of a

Category

2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Plywood Lounge Armchair, 1948
Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Plywood Lounge Armchair, 1948

Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Plywood Lounge Armchair, 1948

Sold

H 34.65 in W 23.62 in D 26.77 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Plywood Lounge Armchair, 1948

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Chicago, IL

Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus plywood armchair designed in 1948 by Keravan Puuteolisuus Oy Kerava Finland.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Early Domus Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Early Domus Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Early Domus Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Sold

H 30.25 in W 22.25 in D 20.5 in

Early Domus Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Hudson, NY

Very early examples of the Domus chair with HG Knoll label. Solid beechwood frame and plywood back

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Armchairs

Pair of Domus Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Pair of Domus Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Pair of Domus Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Sold

H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 21 in

Pair of Domus Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Cambridge, MA

A pair of early Domus armchairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, circa 1946. Manufactured in Finland

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Leather

Domus Lux Lounge Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Domus Lux Lounge Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Domus Lux Lounge Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Sold

H 33.82 in W 23.69 in D 27.5 in

Domus Lux Lounge Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Chicago, IL

Domus Lux lounge chair Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara Finland, circa 1940s Birch

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

PAIR OF "DOMUS" CHAIRS BY TAPIOVAARA
PAIR OF "DOMUS" CHAIRS BY TAPIOVAARA

PAIR OF "DOMUS" CHAIRS BY TAPIOVAARA

Sold

H 34.5 in W 25 in D 23 in

PAIR OF "DOMUS" CHAIRS BY TAPIOVAARA

Located in New York, NY

PAIR OF MID-CENTURY FINNISH BIRCHWOOD "DOMUS" ARMCHAIRS DESIGNED BY TAPIOVAARA SOLD AS A PAIR

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Chairs

Materials

Birch, Burlap

Rare Domus Lounge by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Rare Domus Lounge by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Rare Domus Lounge by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Sold

H 34.5 in W 24 in D 29 in

Rare Domus Lounge by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Hudson, NY

Original Domus lounge chair, bent baltic birch plywood seat and back on solid birch frame. Made by

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Lounge Chairs

Set of Four Domus Stacking Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Set of Four Domus Stacking Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Set of Four Domus Stacking Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Hudson, NY

Solid Finnish birchwood frame and plywood back and seat, these stacking armchairs were produced by Keravan Puuteollisuus and distributed by Knoll Associates from 1951-1957. Retains K...

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Armchairs

Ilmari Tapiovaara "Domus" Molded Plywood Armchair
Ilmari Tapiovaara "Domus" Molded Plywood Armchair

Ilmari Tapiovaara "Domus" Molded Plywood Armchair

Sold

H 34.65 in W 23.62 in D 26.77 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara "Domus" Molded Plywood Armchair

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Chicago, IL

Ilmari Tapiovaara designed this molded plywood armchair for keravan Puuteolisuus Oy Kerava, Finland

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

12 Ilmari Tapiovaara "Domus" Armchairs for Knoll Associates
12 Ilmari Tapiovaara "Domus" Armchairs for Knoll Associates

12 Ilmari Tapiovaara "Domus" Armchairs for Knoll Associates

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy

Located in Hudson, NY

Early production of Ilmari Tapiovaara's most famous armchair designed for the Domus Academica in

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Mid-Century Modern Domus Lux Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern Domus Lux Lounge Chair

Mid-Century Modern Domus Lux Lounge Chair

Sold

H 34.25 in W 23.63 in D 28.38 in

Mid-Century Modern Domus Lux Lounge Chair

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Chicago, IL

Domus lux lounge chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, circa 1940s. Birch

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

People Also Browsed

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 12
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 12

Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 12

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of twelve. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table

Picasso Marble Cone Side Table

$2,096 / item

H 16.54 in Dm 15.75 in

Picasso Marble Cone Side Table

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass

Rosso Wall Mirror

Rosso Wall Mirror

$1,395 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

LU Swing Sconce
LU Swing Sconce

LU Swing Sconce

$1,800 / item

H 15 in W 5 in D 25.25 in

LU Swing Sconce

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Glendale, CA

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Metal

Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet

Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet

$1,995

H 30.25 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in

Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet

By ASH NYC

Located in New York, NY

The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...

Category

2010s Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...

Category

2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Lacquer

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

LU Louis Sconce AS
LU Louis Sconce AS

LU Louis Sconce AS

$1,550 / item

H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in

LU Louis Sconce AS

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp

$925 / item

H 11.5 in Dm 6.25 in

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...

Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting

By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

$3,147 / item

H 14.97 in W 46.46 in D 14.97 in

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...

Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Tapiovaara Domus", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Tapiovaara Domus For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tapiovaara domus available at 1stDibs. A tapiovaara domus — often made from wood, animal skin and birch — can elevate any home. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage tapiovaara domus now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the tapiovaara domus you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A tapiovaara domus, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made tapiovaara domus has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy and Artek are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tapiovaara Domus?

The average selling price for a tapiovaara domus at 1stDibs is $1,600, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $13,600 for the highest priced.

Ilmari Tapiovaara for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.