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Tapiovaara "High Back Lounge Chair" for Domus Academy 1948 Signed Keravan Puuteo
$5,000
About
First I have to say it's highly 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 tom be one sheet by Tapiovaara had to abort the plan for technical reasons.
Designed 1946.
Optionally upholstered with leather or fabric of choice.
Details
- CreatorKeravan Puuteollisuus Oy (Cabinetmaker),Ilmari Tapiovaara (Designer)
- DimensionsHeight: 34.06 in. (86.5 cm)Width: 27.37 in. (69.5 cm)Depth: 23.63 in. (60 cm)
- StyleScandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacture1948
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use. This is really museum quality.
- Seller LocationLondon, GB
- Reference Number1stDibs: LU1012212499562
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