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Creator: Merva Merivaara
Olof Kettunen Chair and Stool for Merivaara, Finland, 1950s
Olof Kettunen Chair and Stool for Merivaara, Finland, 1950s

Olof Kettunen Chair and Stool for Merivaara, Finland, 1950s

By Olof Kettunen, Merva Merivaara.

Located in Berlin, DE

Olof Kettunen chair and stool for Merivaara, Finland 1950s. The measurements given apply to the chair. The stool measures D30cm/W53cm/H53cm.    

Category

1950s Finnish Vintage Merva Merivaara Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Olof Kettunen Stools in Walnut for Merivaara, Finland, 1950s
Pair of Olof Kettunen Stools in Walnut for Merivaara, Finland, 1950s

Pair of Olof Kettunen Stools in Walnut for Merivaara, Finland, 1950s

By Merva Merivaara., Olof Kettunen

Located in Berlin, DE

The stools are made of four white metal legs and a walnut plywood seat which curves upwards. A simple and elegant design, labelled by J. Merivaara. Authentic patina.

Category

1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Merva Merivaara Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Merva Merivaara chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Merva Merivaara chairs 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 Merva Merivaara chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Merva Merivaara were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in finland during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Tapio Wirkkala, Asko, and Ilmari Tapiovaara. Prices for Merva Merivaara chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,950 and can go as high as $5,489, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,220.

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