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 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
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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Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Maija' Pendant Lamp in Brass and Rose for Santa & Cole
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Maija' pendant lamp in brass and rose 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
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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Ilmari Tapiovaara Midcentury Coffe Table 50's
By Artek, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in bari, IT
Vintage coffee table model ovalette by Ilmari Tapiovaara per Artek 1958.
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Wood
$2,750 Sale Price
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Original pair of Fanett chairs from the 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of Fanett chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Danish production 1950s, with beech frame and original label.
Original pair of Fanett chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, produced in D...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Beech
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of 3 Stacking Rare Wilman Chairs Scandinavian Modern
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Set of 3 rare stackable Wilman chairs designed in 1956 by renowned Finnish designer, Ilmari Tapiovaara, and manufactured in Finland by Wilhelm Schauman Fanerfabrik.
These innovative...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Wood, Paint
Ilmari Tapiovaara Table Desk Lamp "Maija the Bee" by Hienoteräs, Finland 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Finnish mid century table / desk lamp “Maija the Bee” by Ilmari Tapiovaara produced by Asko / Hienoteräs, Finland 1950s. In good original condition. Stamped.
Dimensions: H...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Aluminum, Brass
Tapiovaraa Pine Stool, Denmark 1960's
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in New York, NY
Slat stool in solid oak with interesting details and construction.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Pine
Vintage Scandinavian chair by I.Tapiovaara model Fanett
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in AIGNAN, FR
“Fanett” model chair designed by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara in the 1950s.
An icon of Scandinavian design, the “Fanett” chair is a timeless piece perfect for a current decora...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Wood
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
Pair of Scandinavian beech and mahogany chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brescia, IT
Late 1950s Scandinavian chairs, inspired by Tapiovaara's Fanett model, with mahogany seat and beech frame.
Pair of vintage Scandinavian chairs dating from the late 1950s, inspired b...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Beech, Mahogany
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara for Lukkiseppo 'Chaco' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Lukkiseppo, 'Chaco' armchair, leather, pine, brass, rope, Finland, design 1958, made 1959
We present an exquisite lounge chairs known as 'Chaco', meticulously...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara chair with armrest , 1960’s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Delft, NL
Designer: Ilmari Tapiovaara
Dimensions: 59,5cm W, 88,5cm H, 45cm H seat, 47cm D
Period: 1960’s
Condition: Good
Material: Teak wood
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Wood
Ilmari Tapiovaara Floor Lamp Maya the Bee, White & Rattan, Hienoteräs Asko 1950s
By Hienoterä, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful version of the "Maya the Bee " (Maija Mehiläinen) floor lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara, one of the leading interior architects and furniture designers in Finland. This series ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Aluminum, Brass
Coat Rack, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1940/1950s
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara
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 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 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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Set of 6 "Pirkka" Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of 6 "Pirkka" chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
A set of Ilmari Tapiovaara design dining chairs, from the series "Pirkka". The sculptural design, is made in pine and black lacquered...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Pine
$15,000 / set
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Black Brown Wood Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage rocking chair from teak in brown and black color by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland 1950s Finland.
An amazing vintage rocking chair in sleek design i...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Teak
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara for Lukkiseppo 'Chaco' Lounge Chairs Cognac Leather
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Lukkiseppo, 'Chaco' armchairs with coffee table, leather, pine, brass, rope, Finland, design 1958
We present these exquisite lounge chairs known as the Chaco c...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Brass
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
Fanett Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Edsby-verken
Located in Brescia, IT
Iconic Fanett stool designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsbyverken. Beech frame and teak veneer seat.
Fanett stool designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and manufactured by Edsbyverken, Swed...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Beech, Teak
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
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Metal
$1,314 / item
Maija 15 Table Lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole, Ilmari Tapiovaara
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
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu Set of Four 'Pirkka' Chairs
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, set of four 'Pirkka' dining chairs, beech, pine, Finland, design 1955
This set of ‘Pirkka’ chairs by Finish designer I...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Beech, Pine
Lukki Chair by IImari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lukki Chair by IImari Tapiovaara with laminated and lacquered birch plywood seat and back rest and an enameled steel frame.
Ilmari Tapiovaara was born in Hämeenlinna, Finland in 191...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Enamel, Steel
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
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
Iconic Fannett Side Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Evanston, IL
This striking Fannett chair is a classic piece of modern design blending clean lines with organic form.
It's sleek frame with minimalist structure makes it both elegant and functi...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Beech
Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Domino' Coffee Table in Teak
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 'Domino' coffee table, teak, birch, Finland, 1954.
This Finnish coffee table is designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. The table features a solid rectangular tab...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Birch, Teak
Early Mademoiselle Lounge Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
A striking pair of early Mademoiselle lounge chairs designed by renowned Finnish modernist Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko in the mid-1950s. First introduced in 1956, this model quickly b...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Birch
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
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Beech
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
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Pine
Teak Dining Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Cantù, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Teak dining table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Cantù, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Teak
Ilmari Tapiovaara, `Pirkka` Stools 4 Pieces, 1970s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Stockholm, SE
Four stools, model Pirkka designed by Imari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1970s.
Dining set also available, 4 pieces. See last two pictures.
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Wood
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Bar Cart, Birch, Finland, 1940s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in High Point, NC
A birch bar cart or serving cart designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Finland, c. 1940s.
Dry crack to joinery near wooden castor as illustrated. T...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Wood, Birch
Mademoiselle Rocking Chair Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek
By Artek, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Lejre, DK
The Mademoiselle rocking chair, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek, is an iconic piece of furniture that exudes elegance and si...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Birch
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara for Lukkiseppo Four 'Chaco' Lounge Chairs with Table
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Lukkiseppo, set of four 'Chaco' armchairs with coffee table, leather, pine, brass, rope, Finland, design 1958
We present an exquisite ensemble of lounge chairs...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Brass
Tapiolina Chairs in Ash Wood by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in London, England
Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) was a renowned Finnish designer and architect known for his significant contributions to the fields of furniture and industrial design. He played a crucial role in shaping the modern design landscape in Finland and gained international recognition for his work.
Early in his career, Tapiovaara worked alongside the celebrated Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto. This collaboration greatly influenced his design sensibilities and helped him establish a strong foundation in modernist design principles.
Tapiovaara is often associated with the "Finnish Modern" design movement, which aimed to create functional and aesthetically pleasing everyday objects for the Finnish population. He believed that good design should be accessible to everyone. His designs often incorporated natural materials, simplicity, and functionality.
Tapiolina chairs in ash wood by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina...
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1970s Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Metal
Mid-Century Early Aslak Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Hamburg, DE
An early version of the Aslak Chair from the Finnish manufacturer Asko after a draft by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the late 50s. The chair was reissued by Artek in 2020.
A functional de...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Wood
Pair of Scandinavian Fanett chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Edsby-verken
Located in Brescia, IT
Fanett chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by Edsby Verken in the 1960s, in beech and shaped teak.
Pair of Fanett model chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produc...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Beech, Teak
Ilmari Tapiovaara, pair of 1950s Wilhelmina chairs, Laukaan Puu
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the timeless elegance of Ilmari Tapiovaara's 1950s Wilhelmina chairs by Laukaan Puu. Crafted with unparalleled Scandinavian craftsmanship, these vintage treasures merge func...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Birch, Plywood
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Black Teak Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage rocking chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko 1950s, Finland.
A wonderful rocking chair from black lacquered beech and natural brown teak with comfortable armrests.
Ideal for a fireplace as a cosy chair...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Beech, Teak
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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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
1950's, Set of Table Red Brown Table Top and Four Pirkka Chairs by Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Pirkka table. The table has a beautiful wooden top. The table shows some traces of wear like a slightly lighter spot, a tiny damage of 5 mm and some loss of black paint of the legs. ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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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
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Beech, Plywood
Set of 4 Scandinavian Fanett chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Edsby-verken
Located in Brescia, IT
Four Fanett chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsby Verken, Sweden 1960s. Beech frame and molded teak seat.
Set of 4 Fanett model chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Beech, Teak
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 Pirkka Couch Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Hamburg, DE
Original Pirkka coffee table by Laukaan Puu according to a design by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the 1950s. This coffee table version of the Pirkka is very rare and hardly to be found.
A...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Wood
Early Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Knoll
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Centreville, VA
A masterpiece of modern furniture design, the Domus Chair was created as part of a series of furniture for the Domus Academica student housing complex in Helsinki.
Comfortable enou...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Wood
Mid-Century Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Hamburg, DE
Original Pirkka Stool from Laukaan Puu after a design by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the 1950s. This is an original Tapiovaara … Read more Original Pirkka Stool from Laukaan Puu after a d...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Wood
Ilmari Tapiovaara Hongisto Pine Chair for Laukaan Puu, Finland 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Lisboa, PT
Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu in the 1960s, the Hongisto chair embodies the Finnish master’s dedication to honest materials and democratic design. Constructed from so...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Pine
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
Pair of Fanett stools by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Edsby-verken
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of Fanett stools designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsbyverken. Beech frame and teak seat.
Pair of Fanett stools designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and manufactured by Edsbyverken, ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Beech, Teak
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 refinished. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The chairs a...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Birch
Ilmari Tapiovaara Pedestal/Swivel Chair. Cast iron Base.
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Illmari Taapiovaara Designed This chair in the mid 1960's in Finland. It is from his CARIBE Series. The Pedestal Chair Swivels. The Upholstered Seat and Back are in Black Belgium ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Iron
Ilmari Tapiovaara ‘Pirkka’ Bench 180cm for Artek
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara ‘Pirkka’ Bench for Artek. Designed in 1955. New, current production.
Crafted entirely from solid wood, the Pirkka Bench combines a birc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,190 / item
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Berlin, DE
Pirkka stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu. Features a sculpted pine seat with signature central split and black lacquered birch legs. Branded stamps on the underside confirm ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Teak
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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