Name: Ilmari Tapiovaara Pair of ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Mahogany
Brand: Ilmari Tapiovaara
Price: 1700 USD
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Ilmari Tapiovaara Pair of ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Mahogany

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About the Item

Ilmari Tapiovaara, 'Domus' armchairs, mahogany, metal, Finland, design 1953 This is a wonderful pair of ‘Domus’ armchairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. The frame is made from solid mahogany. 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.

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:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Mahogany,Metal
Place of Origin:
Finland
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
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: 4900003821stDibs: LU933127813232