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Yrjö Kukkapuro - Casino Chairs Pair - 1960`s

About the Item

Yrjö Kukkapuro, a pair of 1960s 'Casino' lounge chairs for Lepokalusto Oy. Chromed steel tube frame, seat, backrest, and armrests made of leather. Also called Chair No. 77 and the Leather Chair, a consignment of 400 chairs, ordered by the Nigerian government, was manufactured and delivered to Nigeria. During shipping, Nigeria underwent a revolution, and the chairs were later returned to Finland, where they sold out in the mid-1970s. Chair is quite rare especially in this "Cognac" color leather . Literature : Fang Hai, "Yrjö Kukkapuro, furniture designer", Southeast University Press, 2001, p. 47-48.
  • Creator:
    Yrjö Kukkapuro (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)Seat Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Helsinki, FI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9774239426612
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