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Yrjö Kukkapuro Ateljee Sofa, Haimi, Finland, 1964

About the Item

“Does it make any sense to design a chair which is not good to sit on” is the mantra of Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro (born 1933). His aim to unite beauty with ergonomics in furniture has led to a number of his designs becoming classics. One example of this is the Ateljee sofa series which has been selected by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and MoMA in New York as iconic mid-century products. A masterpiece of minimalistic serenity, the sofa was inspired by the structure of a steel-framed bed. Later models were set upon a metal tubular frame clad with wooden panels, but this early version is designed with all-wooden elements. It has recently been reupholstered in a stunning Genova black leather.
  • Creator:
    Haimi (Manufacturer),Yrjö Kukkapuro (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 63.39 in (161 cm)Depth: 32.88 in (83.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1964
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: Rubber feet. Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Refinished and reupholstered.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: H2101stDibs: LU1420233680472

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