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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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Creator: Ilmari Tapiovaara
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk, 1940s, Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara desk, Domus Academica student house, 1940s. Birch with painted table top. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful minimalistic de...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch, Paint

Modernist "Maija the Bee" Table Lamp, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking “Maija Mehiläinen” (“Maija the Bee”) table lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Stacked white lacquered lamellas in a tall cylinder form let out a soft light.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Metal

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

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Metal

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

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Pine

Ilmari Tapiovaara Teak Cabinet 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 Set of Four ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Black Stained Teak
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara, set of four armchairs, stained teak, metal, Finland, 1953 This is a wonderful set of early ‘Domus’ armchairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. Executed in a ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Metal

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

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Wicker, Wood

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 Table Desk Lamp "Maija the Bee" by Hienoteräs in Finland 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century table / desk lamp “Maija the Bee” by Ilmari Tapiovaara produced by Asko / Hienoteräs, Finland 1950s. In good original condition and working well. Stamped. Dim...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Mid 20th Century Domus Chair Designed By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Turku, FI
Domus chair was designed by Finnish interior architect and designer Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1946. The chair was designed for the Domus Academica student housing complex, located in Hels...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch

1960s Finnish Pair of Crinolette Lounge Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko
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, ‘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, ‘Pirkka’ Chairs, 1955
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland 1955 in dark stained pinewood and black lacquered dowel legs, marked. Priced individually.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine

Ilmari Tapiovaara Crinolette Lounge Chair
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptional iconic chair designed by Finnish Master Ilmari Tapiovaara. A rare example of Scandinavian design. Less than 5000 of these chairs were ever created. Winner of the Ame...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Wood

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

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Wood

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

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

Ilmari Tapiovaara, Domus`Armchair , Keravan Puuteollisuus Ltd.
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic Domus lounge chair was originally designed for the student housing project Domus Academica in Helsinki in 1947. This beautiful early version is stamped with the first pro...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

Ilmari Tapiovaara X-leg Easily Dismantable Table
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara(1914-1999) was an internationally renowned Finnish designer best known for his furnishings and textiles. In WW2, Tapiova...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch, Laminate

Pair of Commissioned Ilmari Tapiovaara Lounge Chairs, Merivaara 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara(1914-1999) was an internationally renowned Finnish designer best known for his furnishings and textiles. In WW2, Tapiova...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Ilmari Tapiovaara Model Aslak 2106 Chair, Asko, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
Ilmari Tapiovaara model Aslak 2106 chair manufactured by Asko in the 1950s. Birch plywood and birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. The Aslak ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

Tale stool with form-pressed plywood seat by Asko Ltd.
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stuningly beautiful stool. It looks so aerodynamic that it gives the impression of being able to fly. Ilmari Tapiovaara gave a lot of attention to simplicity, functionality with ...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

Set of Two Chest of Drawers, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko, 1960s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of two chest of drawers by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1960s. Teak. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. The drawers are sold together. Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of 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 for Artek Lounge Chair 'Domus Lux' in Birch
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek, lounge chair model 'Domus Lux', lacquered wood, birch, Finland, designed in 1948, recent production. This wonderfully sculpted lounge chair is characte...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Wood, Birch

Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pirkka stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the 1950s. Pinewood. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use. Marked on the bottom. Iconic I...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine

"Tapiolina" Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Conversano, IT
"Tapiolina" chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina Superb chair in solid ash wood model "Tapiolina" designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina in 1974, Italy. I...
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1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Wood

Round Dining Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1940s / 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
Round dining table by lImari Tapiovaara from the 1940s / 1950s. Birch frame. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use. Possibly designed for Domus Academica. Cl...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch

Four Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Fanett Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Beautiful set of Fanett dining chairs. Designed by the renowned Finnish architect and designer Ilmari Tapiovaara in the 60's. Light, beautiful and...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs, Finland, the 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Almelo, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara set of ten dining chairs in cognac leather, Finland, the 1950s Ilmari Tapiovaara's chairs, crafted in Finland during the 1950s for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, ar...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Leather, Beech

Ilmari Tapiovaara Model Lukki Stool for Artek Celebration Model, 2015
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
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, Floor Lamp "Maya the Bee", Hienoteräs for 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

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

1970's Ilmari Tapiovaara ''Tapiolina'' Chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of ash wood ‘’Tapiolina’’ chairs by the Finish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina. Italy, 1970s. Ilmari Tapiovaara’s work is characterized by the most radical functionalism. He studied in Helsinki fine Arts School and by working with Aalto (whose influence is present in all of his work) and Le Corbusier, He learned how to produce Beautiful and Fair designed...
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1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Ash

Ilmari Tapiovaara Designed Dining Room Table Made by Laukaan Puu, 1950’s
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in London, GB
An original and early Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Pirkka' dining Table made from ebonised beech and pine by Laukaan Puu in Finland. Designed in 1955, The 'Pirkka' series was produced betw...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine, Beech

Tapio Wirkkala Adjustable Floor Lamp Model K10-11 by Idman
By Idman, Ilmari Tapiovaara
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

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Black Teak Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
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

Mademoiselle chairs by Ilamari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian design icon of the 1950s/60s. This chair model was manufactured by Edsbyverken, as indicated by the stamp of authenticity. It features a beech wood frame with a curved ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch

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

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Teak, Lacquer

Congo Chair in Birch by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice Congo chair in Birch by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko 1960s. This smart construction consists of two parts that are put together without any screws and can be easily shipped or sto...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch

Pair of Mid Century Pine Wood Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Pair of solid pine wood dining chairs designed by renowned designer Ilmari Tapiovaara Sturdy and robust design with an eye for detail, notice the nicely crafted seat and backrest ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine

Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Domino' Coffee Table
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 'Domino' coffee table, birch, Finland, 1953. This Finnish coffee table is designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. The table features a solid rectangular tabletop ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch

Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Maija the Bee' Floor Lamp with Brass Feet
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Hienoteräs, 'Maija the Bee' floor lamp, coated metal and brass, Finland, 1955 The line of Maija lights was designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1955. He was inspired by the children’s book Maya the Bee...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Metal, 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

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

Set of Three Domus Armchairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of three wooden chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, produced in 1953 by Keravan Puuteollisuus of Finland for U.S. distribution by Knoll. The seat is re-upholstered in camel...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Leather, Wood

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

Rocking Chair Tapiovaara Model Fanett Scandinavian, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Lyon, FR
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

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

Ilmari Tapiovaara "Pikku-Pikku" Floor Lamp for Hienoteräs, Finland 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Utrecht, NL
Pikku Pikku”, or “the tiny one”, is a Finnish mid-century classic. From teaching design at the Illinois Institute of Technology, to working in Paraguay an...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Metal, Brass

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

Ilmari Tapiovaara Coffee Table / Side Table Produced by Laukaan Puu in Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table / side table designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by Laukaan Puu in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Pine

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

Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chair
By Hagafors Stolfabrik 1, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Hagafors, Sweden. Solid wood construction with black lacquer. Newley upholstered in blue leather. Two part knock down construction. Ne...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Wood

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

Mademoiselle Rocking Chair Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek
Located in Lejre, DK
Mademoiselle rocking chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek. The chair is of lacquered black birch and is in great vintage co...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch

Pair of Large ‘Tale’ Stools by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Rare early pair of 'Tale' stools by by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland circa 1953. Exceptional (and surprisingly) large stools in a fantastic 'freeform'. The stools are made of a...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture

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Birch

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 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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