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Yrjö Kukkapuro 'Karuselli' Lounge Chair in Leather and Fibreglass

About the Item

Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Karuselli' lounge chair, leather, chrome-plated steel, fiberglass, Finland, design 1965 Organic shaped lounge chair by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro. This chair consists of a molded fiberglass shell that is comfortably upholstered in red leather. Yrjö Kukkapuro is born in 1933 in Wyborg, Finland. Initially, Kukkapuro dreamt of becoming a painter. However, in 1956, he started his education in furniture design at the Institute of Applied Arts in Helsinki. After his studies, he opened his own studio in 1959 where he focused on designing functional furniture. In 1964, he designed his famous Karuselli lounge chair, which he was inspired by the imprint of himself in the snow. The chair is represented in well-known museums such as the MoMA in New York. From the 1970s onwards, he decided to fully center his attention on minimalistic designs. However, reacting on the postmodern trends of the eighties, his designs became more expressive. This is for instance visible in his “Experiment” collection. Throughout his career, Kukkapuro let his designs be manufactured by the Finish company Haimi, but in the eighties he chose a new company named Avarte. In his designs, Kukkapuro always choose functionality over form. He always sees it as his challenge to create functional, durable and comfortable furniture using as little material as possible. Please note that this item is in good, used condition.

Creator:

Yrjö Kukkapuro (Designer),Haimi (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)Depth: 29.53 in (75 cm)Seat Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Fiberglass,Leather,Metal

Place of Origin:

Finland

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

1960s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftspeople in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.

Seller Location:

Waalwijk, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: 450113931stDibs: LU933122401262

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