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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
Mid-Century Ilmari Tapiovaara Teak Drawer Chest for Asko, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
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

Ilmari Tapiovaara Floor Lamp Maya the Bee, White & Rattan, Hienoteräs Asko 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Hienoterä
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

Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 4 Leather D Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 4 cognac leather and dark beech wood dining chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù. The chairs are in really good vintage condi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Leather, Beech

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

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

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 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

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

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Beech

'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 Easily Dismantable X-leg Redish Linoleum Table, 1940s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
An early and unusual x-leg table by Tapiovaara that rare especially with this colour linoleum. The table is in good vintage condition with beautiful patina. Also, this table can be easily dismanteled. Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch, Laminate

Teak Desk by Ilmari Tapiovaara, around 1960
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Berlin, DE
Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999), a Finnish interior architect and designer, designed this desk around 1960 for ‘La Permanente di Cantú’. Made from solid teak with brass details. The de...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Brass

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

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Pine

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 for Laukaan Puu Set of Four 'Pirkka' Chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
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

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

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 Dining Chairs For La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1960s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
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

Mademoiselle Lounge Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for ASKO 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Hannover, DE
Lounge chair by finnish star designer Ilmari Tapiovaara for the manufacturer ASKO. Model name: Mademoiselle firstly designed in 1956.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch

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

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Chrome

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

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

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 '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 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

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Natural Fiber, Teak

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

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

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

Maija 30 by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Santa & Cole
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Santa & Cole
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

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

Pair of Crinolette Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1962
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
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

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Birch

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

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

Ilmari Tapiovaara Teak Sideboard with Fabric and Brass Details
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
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

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

Wooden Coffee Side Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina 70s
By Montina, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Padova, IT
Wooden coffee side table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina 70s Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara (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

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’ 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

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Wood

1950S, Set of Four Prikka Chairs by Tapiovaara
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
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

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Wood

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

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Brass

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

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

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Brass, Steel

Suite de 8 chaises scandinaves vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara pour Asko en pin
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in BESANÇON, FR
8 chaises vintage des années 70, en pin, de Ilmari Tapiovaara pour Asko, bon état général avec marques et patine du temps qui passe. Ref 250 512 Hauteur : 79 cm Largeur : 45 cm Profo...
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine

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

An 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

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Birch, Plywood

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

Ilmari Tapiovaara, Stool, Pine, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and black-painted wood stool designed by Ilmari Tapivaara and produced by Laukaan Puu OY, Finland, c. 1950s. Seat height: 13"
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine

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

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

Dining Room Set by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, 1950s, wood
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
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

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Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara, Pirrka Stool, Pine, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered pine "Pirrka" stool designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by Laukaan Puu, Finland, 1950s. dimensions: 16.625” H x 17.125” W x 14” D
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine

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

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

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Aluminum, Brass

Ilmari Tapiovaara Tale Stool with Form-Pressed Plywood Seat, Asko 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunningly 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 ne...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

Mid-Century Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1960s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid-Century Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara, Wilman Side Chair, Birch, Finland, 1956
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and birch plywood "Wilman" side chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by Wilh. Schauman Ltd., Finland, c. 1956. Provenance: Collection of Ilmari Tapiovaara. Over...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch

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

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Birch, Plywood

Large Low Pine Coffee Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Pu, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare large low pine coffee table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Pu, Finland, 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine

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

“Pirkka” Coffee Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland, 1950
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This is an eye-catching wooden coffee table designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Laukaan Puu in Finland around 1950. It is made of two different tones of wood. The base ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Wood

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 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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