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Ilmari Tapiovaara Pair of ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Birch

$1,850per set

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Ilmari Tapiovaara, 'Domus' armchairs, birch, metal, Finland, design 1953 This is a wonderful set of early ‘Domus’ armchairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. The frame is made from solid birch. Back and seating from laminated plywood. This model was designed with high attention to details, as seen in the curved armrests and solid legs. The first model of this chair was designed with solely wood, the only available material in postwar Finland. Tapiovaara created this chair with the idea of creating a comfortable chair that could be pulled close to a table. What is very interesting about this particular model are the brass-colored square joints that attach the back rest to the frame. Ilmari Tapiovaara designed this chair for the Domus Academica student housing complex in Helsinki. This chair has gained widespread reputation and is called the 'Finnchair' in the United States, it has won the American Good Design Award and received the Gold Medal at the Milan Triennale in 1951. Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) was trained as an interior designer and at the beginning of his career, during World War II, Tapiovaara designed gear for the Finnish army, meaning that he got used to work with very common materials such as local woods and no nails or screws where available. Later in his career he founded his own practice with his wife and had many assignments for schools and universities.

Details

  • Creator
    Ilmari Tapiovaara (Designer)
  • Dimensions
    Height: 31.11 in. (79 cm)Width: 22.84 in. (58 cm)Depth: 20.87 in. (53 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in. (45 cm)
  • Sold As
    Set of 2
  • Style
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques
    Birch,Metal
  • Place of Origin
    Finland
  • Period
    1950-1959
  • Date of Manufacture
    1950-1959
  • Condition
    Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. We guarantee a very high quality standard, ask our design specialists for detailed information.
  • Seller Location
    Waalwijk, NL
  • Reference Number
    Seller: 450089411stDibs: LU933125028682

Shipping & Returns

  • Shipping
    $950 Standard Front Door Shipping
    to United States 0, arrives in 9-12 weeks.     We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.
    Customs Duties & Taxes May Apply.
    Ships From: Waalwijk, Netherlands
  • Return Policy

    A return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.

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About the Seller
4.8 / 5
Located in Waalwijk, Netherlands

Established in 2006, Morentz has a team of approximately 55 restorers, upholsterers, interior advisers and art historians, making it a gallery, workshop and upholstery studio, all in one. Every day, a carefully selected array of 20th-century furniture arrives from all over the world at the firm’s warehouse, where the team thoroughly e...

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