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
Ilmari Tapiovaara Large 'Maija' Pendant Lamp in Brass and White for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole, Ilmari Tapiovaara
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
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, c.1950s, Finland. This pine stool features a dark stained rectangular seat and four splayed legs.
Dimensions
17" width x 12.25" d...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Pine
Set of four 'Tapiolina' chairs by I. Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina, 1970/80s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four dining chairs made of solid ash, designed by Illmari Tapiovaara (Finland, 1914-1999) for Fratelli Montina.
Tapiovaara was born in Hämeenlinna, Finland in 1914. He was a ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Ash
1950s Ilmari Tapiovaara Chairs in Leather and Beech
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Madrid, ES
Ilmari Tapiovaara chairs in beech and natural leather for La Permanente Mobili Cantu. Italia, 50´s. Condition consistent with age and use.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Leather, Beech
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 leather upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Faux Leather, Wood
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
Maija 15 Table Lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Santa & Cole
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An intimate, classic Scandinavian design. Tapiovaara said that “it is impossible to create a new object without a point of reference—and nature is the best and closest manual for the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Dining chairs by Ilmari Tapivaara 1970s 1 of 4
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Stol Kamnik
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
Materials
Hardwood
Ilmari Tapiovaara “Pirkka” Dining Set for Laukaan Puu, Finland 1950
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An outstanding “Pirkka” dining set designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Laukaan Puu in Finland around 1950.
This impressive set contains one table, three chairs and one be...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Pine
Mid-Century Ilmari Tapiovaara Teak Drawer Chest for Asko, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very elegant and distinct teak drawer/sideboard designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and manufactured by Asko in Finland in the 1950s. One of the most iconic designs by Ilmari Tapiovaara,...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Teak
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
Maija 30 by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Maija 30
An intimate, classic Scandinavian design. Tapiovaara said that “it is impossible to create a new object without a point of reference, and nature is the best and closes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Metal
Pair of Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs
By Edsby-verken, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Vienna, AT
Birch construction with bent teak seat. Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1955 for Edsby-verken in Sweden.
Perfect vintage condition.
Signed Edsby.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
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
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
Set of Two Chest of Drawers, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko, 1960s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of two chest of drawers by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1960s. Teak. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. The drawers are sold together.
Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Teak
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Four ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Black Stained Teak
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara, set of four armchairs, stained teak, metal, Finland, 1953
This is a wonderful set of early ‘Domus’ armchairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. Executed in a ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Metal
Modernist "Maija the Bee" Floor Lamp, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
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
Midcentury Rocking Chair Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition.
- Partly renovated, refreshed.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Wood
Set of 4 1970s Italian Tapiolina Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Toronto, CA
Strongly influenced by Alvar Aalto and Le Corbusier, Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara’s work is characterized by radical functionalism. His solid ash wood ‘’Tapiolina’’ chairs...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Wood
Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950's "Maija the Bee" floor lamp, Hienoteräs
By Hienoterä, Ilmari Tapiovaara
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
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara 1950s Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage rocking chair from beech and teak in black and brown color tone by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko Finland, 1950s.
A wonderful rocking chair from beech and tea...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Beech, Teak
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Six ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Black Stained Teak
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara, set of six armchairs, stained teak, metal, Finland, 1953
This is a wonderful set of early ‘Domus’ armchairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. Executed in a b...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Metal
Ilmari Tapiovaara bookcase Laukaan Puu Finland 1955
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Oirlo, LI
Rare modular shelving unit designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and manufactured by Laukaan Puu, Finland 1955. The shelves are made of solid pine which is dark stained. This is from a mo...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Pine
Ilmari Tapiovaara Teak Sideboard with Fabric and Brass Details
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Madrid, ES
Sideboard made of teak wood with brass details. Sliding doors, one of them decorated with fabric. Produced by La Permanente Mobili Cantù and designed by Finnish interior architect Il...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Brass
Rocking Chair Tapiovaara Model Fanett Scandinavian, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Finland rocking chair by Tapiovaara
Model Fanett, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Beech
Ilmari Tapiovaara Coffee Table / Side Table Produced by Laukaan Puu in Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table / side table designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by Laukaan Puu in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Pine
Design "Hongisto" Coffee Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Oirlo, LI
A stunning piece from Ilmari Tapiovaara's "Hongisto" series, crafted by Laukaan Puu in Finland around 1960. Made of premium pine wood, this square coffee table features a clean, st...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Pine
1955, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Pirkka Table with; Red Brown Wooden Top
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
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Pirkka table...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Wood
1950S, Set of Four Prikka Chairs by Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Four Pirkka chairs with seats of birch wood. The chairs show some traces of use and they diver slightly in dimensions.
The chair on the first five pictures has a spot of white pai...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Wood
Maija 15 by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Maija 30
An intimate, classic Scandinavian design. Tapiovaara said that “it is impossible to create a new object without a point of reference, and nature is the best and closes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970's Ilmari Tapiovaara ''Tapiolina'' Chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of ash wood ‘’Tapiolina’’ chairs by the Finish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina. Italy, 1970s.
Ilmari Tapiovaara’s work is characterized by the most radical functionalism. He studied in Helsinki fine Arts School and by working with Aalto (whose influence is present in all of his work) and Le Corbusier, He learned how to produce Beautiful and Fair designed...
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1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Ash
Ilmari Tapiovaara, ‘Pirkka’ Stools, 1955
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
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
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara Floor Lamp “Maija the bee” / Maija Mehiläinen by Hienoteräs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early floor lamp “Maija the bee” / Maija Mehiläinen designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by Hienoteräs in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mademoiselle Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Iconic mademoiselle chair painted white but aged. Tagged. Made in Sweden
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Birch
Pair of Crinolette Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1962
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of black painted birch 'Crinolette' lounge chairs with bent wood spokes tenon-joined to the solid bent back rest, maintaining original 'Asko Export' stickers.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Birch
Ilmari Tapiovaara Floor Lamp Model "Maija the Bee" by Hienoteräs in Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early floor lamp “Maija the bee” / Maija Mehiläinen designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by Hienoteräs in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Scandinavian Solid Beechwood Chairs from the 60's Ilmari Tapiovaara, G
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set of 6 Scandinavian vintage chairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara dating from the 60s. Beechwood structure, backs and seats have been painted black (original paint). Very ni...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Beech
Three Seat Contemporary Bench on Chrome Frame Ilmari Tapiovaara for Stendig, USA
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts style and comfort this luxurious three-seater bench designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Stendig is the epitome of Contemporary design. The solid chrome frame, in wonderful ...
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1970s American Regency Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Chrome
ASKO Dining Chair Scandinavian Pine Ilmari Tapiovaara, Set of 4
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Munich, Bavaria
ASKO Dining Chair design by Ilmari Tapiovaara.
Scandinavian pine wood.
Great dining chairs in a solid wood frame - Clear dfinnish design.
Height 78 cm
Width 45 cm
Depth 44 cm
Seat ...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Pine
Wooden Coffee Side Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina 70s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Montina
Located in Padova, IT
Wooden coffee side table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina 70s
Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara (September 7, 1914 – January 31, 1999) was a Fi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Wood
Ilmari Tapiovaara Pirkka Stool for Laukaan Puu
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pirkka stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Designed for Laukaan Puu in 1957, stamped.
Three available sold separately.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Pine
Ilmari Tapiovaara Four "Pirkka" Dining Chairs for Laukaan Puu, Finland 1950s
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Utrecht, NL
These “Pirkka” dining chairs are a beautiful example of Finnish modern design. Ilmari Tapiovaara triumphantly won several golden medals during the 1950s at the Milan Triennale for hi...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Dining Room Set by Ilmari Tapiovaara 1950s Swedish Design F274
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful Scandinavian dining room set by Finnish designer Ilmani Tapiovaara from the 1950s for Laukaan Puu. It is composed of a dining table and four chairs model "Pikka". The struc...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Pine
Fanett Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1950s with table
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Original 1950s Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs for Asko with Matching Arava Table by Ilmari Lappalainen – Finnish Mid-Century Modern Design
This rare and authentic set of six dining...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Chairs Lulu-Ilmari Tapiovaara-Finland-Mid 20th Century-Manufactured by Asko
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Chair Lulu by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Finland, 1960
Manufactured by Asko for the Marski Hotel in Helsinki
"Asko" labelled
Wood, brass, fabric upholstered
Literature: Korvenmaa P., Tapiova...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Brass
A pair of "Wilhelmina" chairs - Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A pair of "Wilhelmina" chairs designed by Finnish designer llmari Tapiovaara for Laukkanpuu in the 1950's. The chairs are made of laminated birch and black lacquered laminated plywoo...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Ilmari Tapiovaara "Maija the Bee" Floor Lamp by Hienoteras in Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early floor lamp “Maija the bee” / Maija Mehiläinen designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by Hienoteras in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ilmari Tapiovaara bookcase for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy ca. 1957
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Architectural bookcase by IImari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy ca. 1957. Wonderful piece with a clean lines and refined functional details, nothing is overdone, re...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber, Teak
Early Mademoiselle lounge chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Iconic lounge chairs designed by renowned Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for the esteemed furniture company Asko Finland. These chairs exemplify the clean lines and timel...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Birch
Ilmari Tapiovaara Floor Lamp Model "Maija the Bee" by Hienoteräs in Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early floor lamp “Maija the bee” / Maija Mehiläinen designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by Hienoteräs in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dining Room Set by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, 1950s, wood
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Rare dining set with table, bench and 2 chairs.
Dinning room set By Ilmari Tapio vaara, designed in the 1950ties. This set is in good vintage condition.
Dimensions:
Table : 12...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mademoiselle chairs by Ilamari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian design icon of the 1950s/60s.
This chair model was manufactured by Edsbyverken, as indicated by the stamp of authenticity.
It features a beech wood frame with a curved ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Birch
Mademoiselle mid century easy chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsbyverken, Sweden
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Edsby-verken
Located in Forserum, SE
Mademoiselle easy chair designed by renowned Finnish architect Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsbyverken, Sweden, 1956. This striking piece features solid beech dowels and a contoured plywoo...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Ilmari Tapiovaara Tale Stool with Form-Pressed Plywood Seat, Asko 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stuningly beautiful stool with a very aerodynamic look that it gives a flying seat illusion. As is the case with most of Tapiovaara's stools, this one is also 3-legged as it is nev...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Ilmari Tapiovaara, ‘Pirkka’ Chairs, 1955
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful side chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland 1955 in dark stained pinewood and black lacquered dowel legs, marked.
Priced individually.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table by Llmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern extendable dining table by llmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chair
By Hagafors Stolfabrik 1, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Hagafors, Sweden. Solid wood construction with black lacquer. Newley upholstered in blue leather.
Two part knock down construction. Ne...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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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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