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Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

Finnish, 1914-1999

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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Creator: Ilmari Tapiovaara
Rare solid pine coffee table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful example of early post-war Nordic design, this solid pine coffee table was designed by renowned Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by Laukaan Puu around 1950....
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine

Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden and wicker rocker designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard.
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Wicker, Wood

'Hongisto' Pine Dining Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Hongisto' pine dining table. The handsomely deigned table top consists of two pieces of pine wood (a favorite material for the designer) joined together. Born in ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine

Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Bookcase
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IImari Tapiovaara for Permanente Mobili Cantù, bookcase, teak, colored fabric, Italy, design 1957 This grand bookcase, executed in teak, is designed by the Finnish designer Ilmari T...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Teak

Vintage ‘Tale’ Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Tale stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland. Stool was designed around 1953. This was part of a short run of reiditions produced around 2000. Nice fr...
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1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch

Ilmari Tapiovaara Modular Bookshelf "Pala" In Teak, Asko 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
This monumental bookshelf "Pala" is by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) for Asko. A perfect example of a mid 20-th century bookshelf design from the 1950-1960s. It is ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara teak cutting board or serving tray for Artek, Finland, 1960s
By Artek, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful cutting board or serving tray, crafted from solid teak and featuring a relief pattern of a tree branch. Designed in the 1960s by Finnish architect Ilmari Tapiovaara for A...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Teak

X-Leg Table, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1950s
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
X-Leg table, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1950s. Patinaed birch legs, birch table top. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch

Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk or Table for Laukaan Puu
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Miami, FL
Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu. Works also well as desk. The table is signed.  
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine

“Maija Mehiläinen” Table Lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland 1955
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Utrecht, NL
With pieces inspired by nature and the tranquility of everyday life, Ilmari Tapiovaara was able to showcase designs that captured the essence of Finnish identity. In a region where d...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern llmari Lappalainen "Pulkka" Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous form and comfort. Designed by Lappalainen, circa 1962. Rigid aluminum chair frame has three positions, seat lifts off frame for repositioning. Arms have flexibility, and are covered in leather. Ottoman size 22 W x 20 L x 12 H, and is original. Leather is worn and has some tears. Needs Restoration
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Aluminum

Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Double Bed Walnut Leather
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Esposizione La Permanente Mobili, double bed, walnut, leather, Italy, circa 1960. This exceptionally rare bed is designed by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

ILMARI TAPIOVAARA "Domus" Armchair
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Forest, BE
The frame is made from solid birch. Back and seating from laminated plywood covered with patinated original leather. Tapiovaara designed this chair with the idea of creating a comfor...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Leather, Wood

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 vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara wa...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch

Table set designed by IIlmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Delft, NL
Pinewood "Hongisto" Table set designed by IIlmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland 1960s A lovely dining set table from the “Hongisto” series by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured b...
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Mid-20th Century Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine

Dining chairs by Ilmari Tapivaara 1970s 1 of 4
By Stol Kamnik, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Dining chairs in wood colour 1970s by STOL KAMNIK. Nice vintage set of four beautiful chairs. Pictures talk of quality.
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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Hardwood

Beautiful Ilmari Tapiovaara, Modular Teak 'Pala' Bookshelf, Asko, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
This minimalistic bookshelf "Pala" is by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) for Asko. A perfect example of a mid 20th century bookshelf design from the 1950-1960s. It i...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Bookcases in Walnut
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IImari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, bookcases, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1957 These library units, crafted from walnut, are the work of Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Walnut, Fabric

Rare ''Pirkka'' design dining room set by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu 1955
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Experience the timeless elegance of mid-century modern design with the Pirkka dining room set by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, created in 1955. This exquisite set embodies the perfect blend of form and function, making it a standout addition to any dining space. The set consits of the large Pirkka table and 6 Pirkka chairs all marked. Ilmari Tapiovaara, a celebrated Finnish designer, is renowned for his innovative approach and dedication to craftsmanship. The Pirkka set showcases his genius with its clean lines, minimalist aesthetic, and impeccable balance of practicality and beauty. Crafted from high-quality materials, the set features a combination of solid pine and birch, offering a warm, natural finish that highlights the wood’s rich grain and texture. The design’s simplicity and robustness ensure durability, making it a lasting centerpiece for your dining area. The Pirkka set includes the large model dining table and 6 matching chairs...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Wood

20th Century, Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Six Wooden Chairs, 1960s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Turin, Turin
Finnish Ilmari Tapiovaara, was one of the greatest designers of the twentieth century, a leading exponent of post-war Scandinavian design. Gifted with extraordinary talent, he became...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Mid century Chrome Black leather 3 seat bench by Ilmari Tapiovaara Finland
By Stendig Co., Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Chrome Black leather 3 seat Bench Early production by Designer Ilmari Tapiovaara for Stendig furniture chrome bench with original label. Made in Finland. Located in Brook...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Chrome

Ilmari Tapiovaara Bookcase Produced by La Permanente Mobili
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and large freestanding bookcase designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by La Permanente Mobili, Cantù in Italy.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Brass

Pirkka Coffee Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in New York, NY
Solid pine "Pirkka" coffee table with lacquered black legs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara Produced by Laukaan Puu Finland, 1957.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine

Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs For La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù in cognac leather, Italy, 1960s These beautiful chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara feature a nice beech frame which is designed without any...
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1960s Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Leather, Beech

Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Maija' Floor Lamp in Brass and White for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Glendale, CA
Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Maija' floor lamp in brass and white for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, Miguel Milá and other European icons with a commitment to faithfully re-edition their legendary designs with uncompromising attention to detail, materials and craftsmanship. The 'Maija' floor lamp, designed in 1955 by Ilmari Tapiovaara, was inspired from typical Baltic cities, where public lighting was scarce and instead streets were illuminated by light streaming through the window shades...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Early Pirkka Dining Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, 60s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Hamburg, DE
Formerly original Pirkka dining table by Laukaan Puu after a design by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the 1950s. An original tapiovaara from the time and no current replica. The design comb...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara, ‘Pirkka’ Stools, 1955
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful stools designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland 1955 in pinewood and black lacquered dowel legs, marked. Priced individually.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine

Midcentury Teak Commodes by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko, Finland, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of chests of drawers by Ilmari Tapiovaara, made from teak. Clean design with slanted fronts that create a very cool silhouette and play with light.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Maija' Table Lamp in Brass and White for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Glendale, CA
Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Maija' table lamp in brass and white for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Ilmari Tapiovaara Bookcase Produced by Asko in Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and large freestanding bookcase designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by Asko in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Teak, Lacquer

Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Vienna, AT
Black lacquered beech structure seating in blond wood, designed in the late 1950s by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland. Traces of use on the armrests and on the footrest.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Beech, Bentwood

Italian Dining Set Tapiolina by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina, 70s
By Montina, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Lucija, SI
Dining room set ‘’Tapiolina’’ designed by the Finish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina. Italy, 1970s. Ilmari Tapiovaara’s work is characterized by the most radical fun...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Wood

'Hongisto' Pine dining table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful Pine Dining table, model 'Hongisto', designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and manufactured by Laukaan Puu, Finland. Made from solid Pine, the simple design is timeless, the Pine h...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine

Ilmari Tapiovaara, Stool Model Pirkka, Designed for Laukaan Puu, 1957
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pirkka stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Designed for Laukaan Puu in 1957.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Wood

Set of 3 Vintage Italian Folding Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Olivo Italy
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple folding chairs from the Italian manufacturer Olivo after a design by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the 1970s. The design combines rusticity with elegance. The elegantly curved frame...
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20th Century Italian Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Leather, Plywood

Rocking Chair Made of Beech by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Faversham, GB
A fabulous Ilmari Tapiovaara designed rocking chair for Asko. Made of beech with a blond seat and black lacquered frame, it is a classic piece of mid-century modern design. Finland...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Beech

Pair of Commissioned Ilmari Tapiovaara Lounge Chairs, Sheepskin, Merivaara 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of chairs by Tapiovaara that are quite rare and were designed for a private residence. Tapiovaara had quite a lot of those commisions through his interior design office. The chairs are of a metal frame with brass details and cushons upholstered in natural sheepskin. Included is a picture of 2 similar chairs at the Design Museom exhibition in Helsinki in 2014, which marked the 100 anniversary (he was born in 1914) of Tapiovaara´s birth. Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950's "Maija the Bee" floor lamp, Hienoteräs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Hienoterä
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience a touch of timeless elegance with Ilmari Tapiovaara's 1950s "Maija the Bee" floor lamp. Where our passion for Scandinavian Vintage Design defines us, we offer this iconic ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Leather Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Pe
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern set of 6 leather dining chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Leather, Beech

Scandinavian Fannet Spindle Chairs by Tapiovaara w/ Curved Teak Seats 60s - 4pcs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Basel, BS
Set of four Fannet dining chairs designed in the 1960s by the Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. These feature the RARE curved seated in teak and 7 spindles. Beautiful design. The ...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch, Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Maija the Bee' Floor Lamp with Cane and Brass Details
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Hienoteräs, 'Maija the Bee' floor lamp, lacquered brass, lacquered aluminum, brass, cane, Finland, 1955 Ilmari Tapiovaara developed the ‘Maija the Bee’ light...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Ilmari Tapiovaara, Lounge Chair, Chrome, Fabric, Finland, 1970
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, J.Merivaara
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and beige fabric "Kiki Moka" lounge chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by Merivaara Ltd, Finland, c. 1970s. Provenance: Collection of Ilmari Tapio...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Chrome

Ilmari Tapiovaara Large 'Maija' Pendant Lamp in Brass and White for Santa & Cole
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
Ilmari Tapiovaara large 'Maija' pendant lamp in brass and white for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, Miguel Milá and other European icons with a commitment to faithfully re-edition their legendary designs with uncompromising attention to detail, materials and craftsmanship. The 'Maija' pendant lamp, designed in 1955 by Ilmari Tapiovaara, was inspired from typical Baltic cities, where public lighting was scarce and instead streets were illuminated by light streaming through the window shades...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Original 1960s Crinolette Chair Designed in 1962 by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Surrey, GB
Original 1960s Crinolette chair designed in 1962 by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland. Asko label on the base. Very good original condition.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch

A Superb 20thC Set Of Eight Ilmari Tapiovaara Leather Dining Chairs c.1950
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb 20th Century set of eight dining chairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara for Permanente Cantu, dating from the 1950s. The hardwood frame supports a comfortable leather ...
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20th Century Finnish Other Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Leather

Illmari Tapiovaara, Coffee table in solid pine circa 1960
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare Illmari Tapiovaara coffee low table made in solid pine and produced by Laukaan Puu in Finland in the 60's. The table is designed in a japonese style really low and simple. A rea...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine

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. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. More chairs avail...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch

Ilmari Tapiovaara Three Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather and Teak
By Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Esposizione La Permanente Mobili manufactured by Paolo Arnaboldi, sofa, teak, leather, brass, Italy, 1957. This three-seat sofa is designed by Finnish designer...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Brass

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 upholstered seat, or an upholstered seat and back. This nice example, has beautifu...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Leather, Beech

Ilmari Tapiovaara, "Maija the Bee" floor lamp, Hienoteräs, Finland c. 1950's
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Hienoterä
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Ilmari Tapiovaara, a 'Maija the Bee' floor lamp for Asko/Hienoteräs. White louvered shade, shaft partly covered with rattan in original condition. Wear consistent with age and use
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Brass, Metal

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’s iconic "Domus" design. The chair bears no maker’s marks. Please note, the seat has been...
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1950s Danish Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Wood

Set of 3 Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko Red Vinyl Upholstered "Caribe" Bar Stools
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 Mid-Century (1950/60s) finished metal and burgundy vinyl upholstered "Caribe" bar stools with low backrest, curved seat, pierced foot support and signature machine textured ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Metal

Coat Rack, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1940/1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Coat Rack, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1940/1950s. Birch. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Yrjö Ilmari...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch

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 Puuteollisuus, Finland, 1940s. 12” seat height
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Plywood

Finnish Design Pirrka Stools by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek, Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek
Located in Renens, CH
Pirrka Series stool in pine produced by Artek, Finland. Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914) was a Finnish interior and design furniture, during his long career that started with designing furniture at Asko for the Finnish Army, he has worked together with several of the known designers of his age such as Alvar Alto and Le Corbusier. Tapiovaara is considered one of the Nordic countries’ most influential designers, on par with Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl, Arne Jacobsen and Alvar Aalto. Materials: Pine Origination: Finland, 2000s. Most stools are labelled "Artek". Condition: Good, note that all stools...
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Early 2000s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Twelve Dining Chairs by Permanente Mobili Cantù 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of twelve dining chairs with wooden frame, seat and back in leather designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by La Permanente Mobili Cantù in 1950s. This set of chairs presen...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Leather, Wood

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 1950s. The Domus Chair was originally designed in 1946 as part of a series of furnitur...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch

Modernist "Maija the Bee" Floor Lamp, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking “Maija Mehiläinen” (“Maija the Bee”) floor lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Stacked white lacquered lamellas let out a soft light, contrasting industrial looking base. Rattan deta...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Black "Mademoiselle" Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Karis, Nyland
Classic lounge chair "Mademoiselle" designed by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara and manufactured by Asko. Firstly designed in 1956.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Ilmari Tapiovaara Rectangular 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 presents a rectangular top with elegant rounded edges. The table top fits to the base wi...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Ilmari Tapiovaara furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ilmari Tapiovaara furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 164 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 10 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Ilmari Tapiovaara were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Yrjö Kukkapuro, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, and Artek. Prices for Ilmari Tapiovaara furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $384 and can go as high as $91,647, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,136.

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