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Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Maija the Bee' Floor Lamp with Brass Feet
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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, in particular the hive with its different layers. The result is the Maija lamp with the reclining discs showing the light is from a shimmering honeycomb. He developed several varieties and this particular piece features brass feet, which is a rare variety.
Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) was one of the most important Finnish interior architects and designers of his generation. He significantly shaped the international design of the 20th Century. His focus lay on purity in line and colour – simplicity without sterility. Respect for craft traditions but a constant focus on new technological experiments. He has a lot of attention for mass production, ‘to give better to more’, which led him to have interest in, for example, chromium plated tubular steel such as in the Kiki chair that had won the Gold Medal at the Milan Triennale of 1960.
- Creator:Ilmari Tapiovaara (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 54.14 in (137.5 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1955
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftspeople in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.
- Seller Location:Waalwijk, NL
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Established in 2006, Morentz has a team of approximately 55 restorers, upholsterers, interior advisers and art historians, making it a gallery, workshop and upholstery studio, all in one. Every day, a carefully selected array of 20th-century furniture arrives from all over the world at the firm’s warehouse, where the team thoroughly examines each piece to determine what, if any, work needs to be done. Whether that means new upholstery or a complete restoration, Morentz's aim is always to honor the designer’s intention while fulfilling the wishes of the client. The team is up to any challenge, from restoring a single piece to its original glory to furnishing a large-scale hotel project.
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