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Pair of "Junior" Chairs by Yrjö Kukkapuro, Finland, 1960s

$5,200per set
£3,930.56per set
€4,516.91per set
CA$7,240.97per set
A$8,055.28per set
CHF 4,222.68per set
MX$98,433.56per set
NOK 53,770.55per set
SEK 50,617.53per set
DKK 33,717per set
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About the Item

Beautiful and rare pair of Junior armchairs designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, manufactured by Haimi in Finland during the mid–1960s. Swivel chairs, made from fiberglass with enameled white steel base. Seats are covered with original leather upholstery. Best known for his chairs, Kukkkapuro's most famous is an easy chair called Karuselli ('Carousel') from 1964 which is included in the permanent collection of major museums. Nominated as the most comfortable chair in the world by The New York Times in 1974. Priced per pair, two sets available. Finland, 1960s.
  • Creator:
    Yrjö Kukkapuro (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)Seat Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1965
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 6393/61781stDibs: LU1140234019882

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