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Tapiovaara "High Back Lounge Chair" for Domus Academy 1948 Signed Keravan Puuteo

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About the Item

Surprisingly comfortable. The Tapiovaara's couple produced this leather and plywood armchair in 1948 for the Domus Academy Student complex in Helsinki in Finland. It was produced by Keravan Puuteolisuus Oy Kerava Finland. Originally the plywood was going to be one sheet but Tapiovaara had to abort the plan for technical reasons. Designed 1946.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.06 in (86.5 cm)Width: 27.37 in (69.5 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Leather,Plywood,Varnished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1948
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Museum condition.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012212499562

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