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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
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

White Ilmari Tapiovaara Maya The Bee Floor Lamp, Hienoteräs for Asko, 1950s
By Hienoterä, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Beautiful and large 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 ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
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

Suite de 8 chaises scandinaves vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara pour Asko en pin
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
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

Wall Relief in Solid Pine, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1958
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Wall relief, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1958. Originally a bench from the Lauttasaari church in Helsinki Finland, later made to be a relief. Pine wood. Metal bracket's on the bac...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Metal

Set of 4 Pine Hongisto Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted entirely from solid pine, these sculptural chairs showcase Tapiovaara’s signature blend of functionality and organic form, rooted in Finnish modernist ideals. Typical Tapiov...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine

Midcentury Rocking Chair Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition. - Partly renovated, refreshed. jr
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Wood

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

Ilmari Tapiovaara White & Rattan Floor Lamp Maya the Bee, 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 design...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

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 (inches): 16.625” H x 17.125” W x 14” D Seat Height (inc...
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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

Ilmari Tapiovaara, Pair of "Pirkka", Lacquered and Solid Pine, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic pine, early-production, modernist "Pirkka" stools. Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, and produced by Laukaan Puu, Finland, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.54"...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine

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, 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

Ilmari Tapiovaara Round Walnut Teak Wood Coffee Table, circa 1960
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Vienna, AT
Wenge wood table with, France, circa 1960. Mid-century table from walnut and teak. It's composed of a cross shaped base with five a-symmetrical feet. Beautifully designed with a d...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Teak, Walnut

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

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Birch, Teak

Pair of Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs
Pair of Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs
$1,190 Sale Price / set
22% Off
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

A Tapio Wirkkala Adjustable Floor Lamp K10-11 in White and Brass, Idman 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
This example of the iconic Tapio Wirkkala floor lamp manufactured and stamped by Idman, retains all original parts and is in beautiful condition. The lamp has only been rewired. Othe...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Brass, Metal

Set of Two "Pirkka" Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of two wooden "Pirkka" chairs, masterfully designed by the revered Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu. Hailing from the heart of Finnish design excellence, these chairs embody the...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara Model Lukki Stool for Artek Celebration Model, 2015
By Artek, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Ilmari Tapiovaara model Lukki stool for Artek, celebration model. Birch, beech and steel. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use. Ilmari Tapiovaara design...
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2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Steel

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

Ilmari Tapiovaara, mid-century modern coat rack, Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Ilmari Tapiovaara mid-century modern coat rack, a vintage beauty that adds a touch of timeless elegance to any hallway or entryway. Crafted from solid wood, this coat...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch

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 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

Set of Three "Pirkka" Stools by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Artek, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three stools by Ilmari Tapiovaara, from the furniture line “Pirkka”. Cool, rounded design with pine seats and black lacquered legs.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine

Ilmari Tapiovaara Easily Dismantlable X-leg Red 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

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 Albanian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Metal, Brass

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. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Pirkka table...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern 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

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

Vintage serving cart by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool serving trolley by Ilmari Tapiovaara, made from birch. Small wheels, sled legs. Table top lacquered lipstick red.
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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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

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Birch

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

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Wood

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Black Brown Wood Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
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

Black "Mademoiselle" Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1960
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Almelo, NL
Black "Mademoiselle" Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1960 These lounge chairs were designed by the renowned Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara for the esteemed furnit...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Beech

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

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Metal, Brass

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

“Pirkka” Coffee Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland, 1950
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Wilnis, UT
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

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

Maija 30 Floor Lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Santa & Cole
By 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

“Domino” coffee table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1950s Finland.
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Landgraaf, NL
“Domino” coffee table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1950s Finland. Designed in 1954. Birch wood Black cross-legged base and teak rectangular top. One honist repair at a corner. Beau...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch, Teak

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

Set of 6 Fanett Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1949
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Roma, IT
Fanett dining chairs is a mid-century set chairs manufactured in 1949 by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Set of 6 wooden chairs, teak seat, feet and back ...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Wood

Mademoiselle Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
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

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Birch

Danish Design Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara Model Fanett Scandinavian, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Mid-Century rocking chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for the 60's. Made in Finland, very comfortable!.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Wood

Set of 4 Fanett chairs by Tapiovaara original 1960s
By Edsby-verken, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brescia, IT
Fanett beech chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, produced by Edsbyverken in 1962. Original mark present. Set consisting of four Fanett model chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara a...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Beech

Scandinavian Dining Room Set by Ilmari Tapiovaara 1950s Swedish Design F274
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
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

Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Camden, ME
Congo folding chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1954 manufactured by Lukkiseppo Ltd. in Finland. This prototype of the Congo chair comes from the estate of Ilmari Tapiovaara. ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Metal, Steel

Ilmari Tapiovaara Pirkka Stool for Laukaan Puu, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Munich, DE
Ilmari Tapiovaara designed the Pirkka stool in the 1950s. The black legs and seats in oak result in a timeless finnish design. This Pirkka stool is made b...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Oak

Pirkka stool Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek 1950
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek
Located in Torino, IT
Pirkka stool Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek 1950
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1950s Finnish Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Teak

Pair of Ilmari Tapiovaara Colette Chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Cambridge, US
Finland, ca. 1950s. A rare pair of Colette lounge chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko. Each features a streamlined birch frame with cantilevered arms and flared legs. Back and seat ...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Nylon, Birch

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

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Wood

Rare Set of 4 Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Munich, DE
Made by Hagafors / Sweden. Two in natural wood, clear lacquered. One with removed lacquer and one lacquered black. All with various signs of use. Two part knock down construction.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Wood

Rare Set of 4 Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chairs
Rare Set of 4 Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chairs
$5,482 Sale Price / set
39% Off
C. 1949 Set of Four Knoll Domus Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara with Fabric
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Domus Chairs, Model 141, initially designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1946. These chairs were manufactured in Finland by Keravan Puuteollisuus, and distributed in...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Fabric, Birch, Oak

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

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Brass

Dining table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Permanent di Cantù - 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent teak table designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Permanent di Cantù in the 1960s. This table features a rectangular teak top resting on two highly designer legs that make th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Teak

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

Set of 7 'Fanett' Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsby Verken
By Edsby-verken, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 7 'Fanett' dining chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsby Verken.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Wood

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.
Category

1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

Materials

Birch

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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