Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
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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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
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Ilmari Tapiovaara, "Domus" Lounge Chair, Plywood, Finland, 1940s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded plywood "Domus" lounge chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by Keravan Puuteollisuus, Finland, 1940s.
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Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1950s
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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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Italian Dining Set Tapiolina by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina, 70s
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By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek
Located in Renens, CH
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Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914) was a Finnish interior and design furniture, during his long career that started with designing furniture at Asko for the Finnish Army, he has worked together with several of the known designers of his age such as Alvar Alto and Le Corbusier.
Tapiovaara is considered one of the Nordic countries’ most influential designers, on par with Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl, Arne Jacobsen and Alvar Aalto.
Materials: Pine
Origination: Finland, 2000s. Most stools are labelled "Artek".
Condition: Good, note that all stools...
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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 Seating
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Metal
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Finnish Ilmari Tapiovaara, was one of the greatest designers of the twentieth century, a leading exponent of post-war Scandinavian design. Gifted with e...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
Materials
Wood
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.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
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By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brussels, BE
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Located in Lejre, DK
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By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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This set of ‘Pirkka’ chairs by Finish designer I...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
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By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Basildon, London
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
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An Ilmari Tapiovaara Tale Stool with Form-Pressed Plywood Seat, Asko 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
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$5,451 Sale Price
25% Off
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Located in ABCOUDE, UT
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1960s Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
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Leather, Beech
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Located in Waalwijk, NL
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We present an exquisite ensemble of lounge chairs...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
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Vintage Black "Mademoiselle" Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
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 Seating
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Wood, Paint
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By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Forest, BE
The frame is made from solid birch. Back and seating from laminated plywood covered with patinated
original leather. Tapiovaara designed this chair with the idea of creating a comfor...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 Seating
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Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara 1950s Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage rocking chair from beech and teak in black and brown color tone by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko Finland, 1950s.
A wonderful rocking chair from beech and tea...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
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Beech, Teak
Pair of Commissioned Ilmari Tapiovaara Lounge Chairs, Sheepskin, Merivaara 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of chairs by Tapiovaara that are quite rare and were designed for a private residence. Tapiovaara had quite a lot of those commisions through his interior design office. The chairs are of a metal frame with brass details and cushons upholstered in natural sheepskin.
Included is a picture of 2 similar chairs at the Design Museom exhibition in Helsinki in 2014, which marked the 100 anniversary (he was born in 1914) of Tapiovaara´s birth.
Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
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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
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
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Brass
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 Seating
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By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Balen, BE
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
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ASKO Dining Chair Scandinavian Pine Ilmari Tapiovaara, Set of 4
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
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 Seating
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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 Seating
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Wood
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Four ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Black Stained Teak
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara, set of four armchairs, stained teak, metal, Finland, 1953
This is a wonderful set of early ‘Domus’ armchairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. Executed in a ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
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Metal
Set of 6 Scandinavian Solid Beechwood Chairs from the 60's Ilmari Tapiovaara, G
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
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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 Seating
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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
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
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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 Seating
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Wood
$2,696 / set
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 Seating
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Beech
Three Seat Contemporary Bench on Chrome Frame Ilmari Tapiovaara for Stendig, USA
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts style and comfort this luxurious three-seater bench designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Stendig is the epitome of Contemporary design. The solid chrome frame, in wonderful ...
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1970s American Regency Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
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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 Seating
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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 Seating
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Wood, Paint
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 Seating
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Wood
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 Seating
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Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chair
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Hagafors Stolfabrik 1
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 Seating
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Wood
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 Seating
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Early Mademoiselle lounge chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Iconic lounge chairs designed by renowned Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for the esteemed furniture company Asko Finland. These chairs exemplify the clean lines and timel...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
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$2,307 Sale Price / set
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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.
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
Materials
Pine
$1,300 / item
Pirkka stool Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek 1950
By Artek, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Torino, IT
Pirkka stool Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek 1950
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
Materials
Teak
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.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
Materials
Pine
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, c.1950s, Finland. This pine stool features a dark stained rectangular seat and four splayed legs.
Dimensions
17" width x 12.25" d...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Seating
Materials
Pine
Ilmari Tapiovaara seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Ilmari Tapiovaara seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 102 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Ilmari Tapiovaara were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Yrjö Kukkapuro, Tapio Wirkkala, and Artek. Prices for Ilmari Tapiovaara seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $384 and can go as high as $26,700, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,625.
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