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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`Armchair , Keravan Puuteollisuus Ltd.
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
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
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
H 30.12 in W 22.64 in D 19.69 in
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 Three Domus Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland
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 Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Four ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Black Stained Teak
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
set of early ‘Domus’ armchairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. Executed in a black color, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Six ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Black Stained Teak
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
set of early ‘Domus’ armchairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. Executed in a black color, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek Lounge Chair 'Domus Lux' in Birch
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek, lounge chair model 'Domus Lux', lacquered wood, birch, Finland
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Birch
Mid 20th Century Domus Chair Designed By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Turku, FI
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
Tapiovaara "High Back Lounge Chair" for Domus Academy 1948 Signed Keravan Puuteo
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in London, GB
Surprisingly comfortable.
The Tapiovaara's couple produced this leather and plywood armchair in
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
H 34.06 in W 27.37 in D 23.63 in
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk, 1940s, Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
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
Round Dining Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1940s / 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
, minor wear consistent with age and use. Possibly designed for Domus Academica. Classic Ilmari Tapiovaara
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch
Wall Relief in Solid Pine, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1958
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
Wall relief, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1958. Originally a bench from the Lauttasaari church in
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
"Tapiolina" Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Conversano, IT
"Tapiolina" chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina
Superb chair in solid ash wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ilmari Tapiovaara Extendable Dining Table in Wood 1970s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Extendable dining table in wood designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in the 1970s.
This rare table
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Couple of Finnish chairs by Ilmari Domus beige leather Birch wood
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful Pair of DOMUS model chairs, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, with birch structure, seat and
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Wood, Birch, Faux Leather
Pair of Commissioned Ilmari Tapiovaara Lounge Chairs, Merivaara 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
classical chairs as Domus, Aslak, Kiki and Nana.
Tapiovaara won a number of gold medals at the Triennals in
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 83 in W 72 in D 87 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara X-leg Easily Dismantable Table
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
classical chairs as Domus, Aslak, Kiki and Nana.
Tapiovaara won a number of gold medals at the Triennals in
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Birch, Laminate
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of 3 Stacking Rare Wilman Chairs Scandinavian Modern
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Tapiovaara, and manufactured in Finland by Wilhelm Schauman Fanerfabrik.
These innovative chairs are made
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 29.5 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Midcentury Coffee Table in Teak Wood, Ilmari Tapiovaara Attributed from Cantù
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury Ilmari Tapiovaara attributed round six legs coffee table in ebonized walnut structure
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Teak Desk by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Cantú, 1960
By Cantu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden desk made by finish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara, made of solid teak wood with drawers and
Category
Antique 1660s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara Trolley, Keravanpuutehdas Oy 1940s
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and elegant wooden trolley in birch, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Birch
Set of Two Chest of Drawers, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko, 1960s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of two chest of drawers by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1960s. Teak. Good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Wooden Coffee Side Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina 70s
By Montina, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Padova, IT
Wooden coffee side table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina 70s
Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.75 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
20th Century Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of 8 Chairs in Ashwood for Fratelli Montina
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Montina
Located in Turin, Turin
Finnish Ilmari Tapiovaara, was one of the greatest designers of the twentieth century, a leading
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 28.35 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Coat Rack, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1940/1950s
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
Coat Rack, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1940/1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Birch
Ilmari Tapiovaara Designed Dining Room Table Made by Laukaan Puu, 1950’s
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in London, GB
An original and early Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Pirkka' dining Table made from ebonised beech and pine by
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Pine, Beech
H 23.63 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Twelve Dining Chairs by Permanente Mobili Cantù 1950s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Tapiovaara and produced by La Permanente Mobili Cantù in 1950s.
This set of chairs presents a beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Six Dining Chairs in Leather by Permanente Mobili Cantù
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six dining chairs with wooden frame, seat and back in leather designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Interior Architect (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
furniture designs of Ilmari Tapiovaara, who in the mid twentieth century - 1940s and 1950s was one of
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Mustard Arne Domus Pendant Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Mustard Arne Domus pendant lamp by Santa & Cole
Dimensions: D 31 x H 440 cm
Materials: Metal
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
White Arne Domus Pendant Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
White Arne Domus pendant lamp by Santa & Cole
Dimensions: D 31 x H 440 cm
Materials: Metal
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mustard Arne S Domus Pendant Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Mustard Arne S Domus pendant lamp by Santa & Cole
Dimensions: D 23 x H 440 cm
Materials: Metal
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Aluminum Arne S Domus Pendant Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Arne S Domus pendant lamp by Santa & Cole
Dimensions: D 23 x H 440 cm.
Materials: metal
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Green Arne S Domus Pendant Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Arne S Domus pendant lamp by Santa & Cole
Dimensions: D 23 x H 440 cm
Materials: Metal
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
White Arne S Domus Pendant Lamp by Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
White arne S domus pendant lamp by Santa & Cole
Dimensions: D 23 x H 440 cm
Materials: Metal
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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
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20th Century Finnish Armchairs
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
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
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
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek
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
H 29.93 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Authentic Pirkka Stool in Birch and Pine by Ilmari Tapiovaara & Artek
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek
Located in New York, NY
middle of the seat serves as a handle to easily move the stool.
Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) was one of
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch, Pine
H 18.51 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
Tapiovaara Mid-Century Teak and Brass Sideboard for La Permanente Mobili, Italy
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Cassina de'Pecchi, IT
A rare 'Selettiva' sideboard by Ilmari Tapiovaara designed at the end of 1950s in Italy for La
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 33.08 in W 64.97 in D 21.66 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
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 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
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
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
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
Model Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
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
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
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
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
Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Circa 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Gloucester, GB
chair (1946)—originally designed for the Domus Academy and arguably Tapiovaara’s most famous piece—was
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Circa 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Gloucester, GB
Dining chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara Circa 1960s
- Black frames with teak ply seats
- Designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
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
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
High Back Midcentury Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, circa 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Gloucester, GB
High back midcentury chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, circa 1960s
- Teak seat with beech legs and
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern, Ilmari Tapiovaara Pirkka Coffee Table, 1950's, Alvar Aalto
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Model Pirkka Coffee Table Scandinavian Modern; 1950's; Alvar Aalto;
One of
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 9.06 in W 73.63 in L 9.06 in
Set Sofa and Pair of Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi, Italy
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century set three seaters sofa and pair of armchairs in leather and wood by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.32 in W 79.53 in D 31.5 in
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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.
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