Items Similar to Teak Desk by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Cantú, 1960
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8
Teak Desk by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Cantú, 1960
About the Item
Wooden desk made by finish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara, made of solid teak wood with drawers and brass details.
Labeled 'La Permanente di Cantú'
Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) graduated in interior design and worked for Asko. He would count Alvar Aalto as a strong influence. In World War II, Tapiovaara designed dugouts and field furniture to the Finnish Army, a challenging task given that only local wood and simple tools could be used, and no nails or screws were available. His own work gained attention for the Domus chairs. These came about while working with his wife at the Domus Academica from 1946-1947. The couple established their own office in 1951. In the following year he taught design at the Illinois Institute of Technology. After this he would do work in Paraguay and Mauritius on behalf of a United Nations development program. Further in 1959 he received the Order of the Lion of Finland's "Pro-Finlandia medal", and in 1964 a Gold Medal at the Milan Triennial XIII for his Polar cutlery. He did much of his work for universities, schools, and also did a "Root Table" for the Finnish army. Furniture designs based on his sketches continued to be produced into the 21st century.
- Creator:Cantu (Manufacturer),Ilmari Tapiovaara (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 53.15 in (135 cm)Depth: 30.71 in (78 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1660-1669
- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Berlin, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU983120928732
About the Seller
5.0
Gold Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are highly rated and consistently exceed customer expectations.
Established in 1981
1stDibs seller since 2013
72 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 2 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Berlin, Germany
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Beautiful Angelo Mangiarotti Teak Desk, 1952By Angelo MangiarottiLocated in Berlin, DEBeautiful, unique desk, and sculptural desk designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. Angelo Mangiarotti (* February 26, 1921 in Milan; † June 30, 2012) was an Italian industrial designer and...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
MaterialsTeak
- Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1955By Gavina, Marcel BreuerLocated in Berlin, DEModel 'Canaan' Wood, transparent white lacquered, visible wooden texture Dimensions: L.180 cm D.60 cm H.72.5 cm Design: Marcel Breuer, 1955 Manufacturer: Gavina, Italy cf. V. Vercell...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
MaterialsWood
- Desk, Made of Walnut by Osvaldo Borsani, 1954By Osvaldo Borsani, TecnoLocated in Berlin, DEChique and minimal, rare desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1956 and manufactured by Tecno Italy. the plate and the drawers are made of walnut wood, its construction is made of bla...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
MaterialsMetal
- Walnut Desk by Gianfranco Frattini 1956By Cantieri Carugati, Gianfranco FrattiniLocated in Berlin, DEVery elegant writing desk with four drawers and open compartments on both sides. Made of solid walnut wood, handles are made of blackened metal. Height of writing surface 70 cm Gianf...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
MaterialsMetal
- Unique Walnut Desk by Melchiorre Bega, 1940By Melchiorre BegaLocated in Berlin, DEExtraordinary, sculptural walnut desk by Melchiorre Bega, originally designed in 1940. Melchiorre Bega was born in Caselle di Crevalcore (BO) in 1898. He graduated in Architecture...Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
MaterialsWalnut
- Wooden Desk, Ico Parisi, 1968By Ico ParisiLocated in Berlin, DEThis elegant and minimalistic desk has a wooden construction, with the original lacquer in blue-grey. The top is made of glass plate, handles made of matt-chromed metal. Listed Pari...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
MaterialsGlass, Wood
You May Also Like
- Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk, 1940s, FinlandBy Ilmari TapiovaaraLocated in Helsinki, FIRare Ilmari Tapiovaara desk, Domus Academica student house, 1940s. Birch with painted table top. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful minimalistic de...Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
MaterialsBirch, Paint
- Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk or Table for Laukaan PuuBy Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan PuuLocated in Miami, FLStained pine desk or table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu.Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
MaterialsPine
- Teak Dining Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Cantù, 1960sBy Ilmari TapiovaaraLocated in Rovereta, SMTeak dining table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Cantù, 1960s.Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
MaterialsTeak
- Ilmari Tapiovaara Designed Dining Room Table Made by Laukaan Puu, 1950’sBy Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan PuuLocated in London, GBAn original and early Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Pirkka' dining Table made from ebonised beech and pine by Laukaan Puu in Finland. Designed in 1955, The 'Pirkka' series was produced betw...Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
MaterialsPine, Beech
- Midcentury Coffee Table in Teak Wood, Ilmari Tapiovaara Attributed from CantùBy Ilmari TapiovaaraLocated in Vigonza, PaduaMidcentury Ilmari Tapiovaara attributed round six legs coffee table in ebonized walnut structure and with the top veneered in teakwood. Wax polished Measures cm: Height 41, diamet...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsTeak, Walnut
- Ilmari Tapiovaara Round Walnut Teak Wood Coffee Table, circa 1960By Ilmari TapiovaaraLocated in Vienna, ATWenge wood table with, France, circa 1960. Mid-century table from walnut and teak. It's composed of a cross shaped base with five a-symmetrical feet. Beautifully designed with a d...Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
MaterialsTeak, Walnut
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Wooden Desks
Wooden Desk
At His Desk
Desk Owned By
Used Wooden Desk
Wooden Desk Used
Antique Work Desk
1960 Italy Desk
Antique Finish Desk
Working Desk Modern
Antique Working Desk
Antique Italian Desks
Antique Italian Desk
Italian Antique Desk
Gold Brass Desk
Italian Desk Designer
Italian Work Desk
Antique Teak Wood Furniture