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Yrjö Kukkapuro, Sirkus, Office Armchair, Avarte, 1981

$1,798.77
£1,338.10
€1,500
CA$2,463.13
A$2,738.66
CHF 1,429.98
MX$33,336.21
NOK 18,245.91
SEK 17,095.55
DKK 11,418.67
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About the Item

An ergonomic office armchair, the seat and adjustable backrest made of white and blue plywood covered with black wool on a metal revolving stem above the five castors. Made in Finland by Avarte, Circa 1981. Literarure: Fang Hai, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Furniture designer, Southeast University Press, 2001, pp.130, 131, 132, 133.
  • Creator:
    Yrjö Kukkapuro (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42.13 in (107 cm)Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)Depth: 22.05 in (56 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1981
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2192310137233

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