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1980s Plaano Chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Avarte in Birch with Blue Fabric

$2,400
£1,834.93
€2,113.47
CA$3,363.14
A$3,754.62
CHF 1,967.37
MX$45,960.29
NOK 24,985.58
SEK 23,558.23
DKK 15,773.01

About the Item

This is a Plaano Chair, originally designed by Yrjo Kukkapuro in 1974. This particular example was produced by Avarte in Finland circa the 1980s. The chair is comprised of a steel 5-star base, a seat upholstered in blue fabric, and birch armrests. The chair measures 26 inches deep, 25 inches wide, and 36 inches high with a seat height of 17 inches. The chair shows expected wear from use, but overall is in good to very good condition. Please see photos.
  • Creator:
    Avarte, Finland 1 (Manufacturer),Yrjö Kukkapuro (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 240617051stDibs: LU8164241964932

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