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Early production of Ilmari Tapiovaara's most famous armchair designed for the Domus Academica in 1946. Solid birch frame with bent plywood; seat and back upholstered in new black leather. Some with Knoll Associates label and some with finish manufacturer stamp, 1947. A competition entry Museum of Modern Art Keravan Puuteollisuus.
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- CreatorIlmari Tapiovaara (Designer), Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy (Manufacturer)
- Of the Period
- Place of origin
- Date of manufacture1950s
- Period
- ConditionGood. Wood refinished, new leather upholstery..
- WearWear consistent with age and use.
- Dimensions
H 30.25 in. x W 22.25 in. x D 20.5 in.
H 76.84 cm x W 56.52 cm x D 52.07 cm
- Seat height18 in. (45.72 cm)
- Seller locationDallas, TX
- Sold AsSet of 12
- Reference numberLU84737136713
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