Stool Attributed to Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1950s-1960s
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Stool Attributed to Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1950s-1960s
About the Item
- Creator:Ilmari Tapiovaara (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
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- Seller Location:Stockholm, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1006614630161
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