Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Finnish, 1914-1999
During the mid-20th century, Finnish furniture designer Ilmari Tapiovaara worked with pine, teak and his country’s native birch to create sleek and sculptural chairs, dining room tables and bookcases in the Scandinavian modern style. Tapiovaara’s areas of expertise expanded beyond furniture to include interior architecture, wooden sculptures, film posters and cutlery.
After completing his studies at the Central School of Applied Arts in Helsinki, Tapiovaara embarked on a design career that would envelop his entire life. As a young man, Tapiovaara idolized revered architect and furniture designer Alvar Aalto — whom, with his wife, Aino Aalto, cofounded Artek, the company that would eventually manufacture the majority of Tapiovaara’s creations. The budding designer had one of Aalto’s chairs in his apartment while he was a student. After graduating, he worked as an assistant in an office at Le Corbusier, then as a designer and artistic director at Asko.
By 1951, Tapiovaara and his wife, Annikki, had established their own studio. A few years previous, the pair had designed the now-legendary Domus chair while creating interiors and furnishings for a new student housing complex in Helsinki. Made of molded plywood and easily stackable, the ergonomic Domus chair, with its slender form, featured a modest silhouette — its lightweight structure allowed for easy exporting, and iconic mid-century modern furniture manufacturer Knoll added a low-backed version to its offerings in the early 1950s. (It was marketed as the Finn chair in the United States.)
Tapiovaara went on to design pieces for Pihlgren ja Ritola and Santa and Cole. His experience earned him teaching positions at the Institute of Applied Arts, the Helsinki University of Technology and the Illinois Institute of Technology. While in Chicago for the latter, he worked in the office of Mies van der Rohe.
Tapiovaara centered his passion for design on social responsibility. He wanted his creations to be accessible to everyone, which was the concept behind his democratic approach. In Finland’s postwar era, the goal was exemplary, affordable designs. With this in mind, he created products such as stackable chairs and “knock-down” pieces packed flat, so they shipped efficiently and cost less.
An influential champion of his profession, he spent two decades as a United Nations ambassador, working to improve design’s contribution to society. His lasting, collectible furniture is a testament to the designer’s goal to create humane, radiant and intimate spaces. The United Nations project included traveling to Paraguay to create much-needed furniture. A similar project followed in Mauritius.
Tapiovaara’s success as an industrial and mass producer of everyday furniture was widely recognized and awarded. He received six gold medals for his chairs alone at the Milan Triennials. He also accepted a Good Design award, the Finnish State Design Award, a prize from the Finnish Culture Foundation and the Furniture Prize of the SIO Interior Architects’ Association of Finland.
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Creator: Ilmari Tapiovaara
Maija 15 by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Santa
Cole
By Santa
Cole, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Maija 30
An intimate, classic Scandinavian design. Tapiovaara said that “it is impossible to create a new object without a point of reference, and nature is the best and closes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,314 / item
Sculptural Pirkka Dining Table, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu, Finland 1960s
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
This sculptural Mid-century design table from the Pirkka series was designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in the mid-1950s and produced by Laukaan Puu and later by Asko. It quickly became a ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Pine
Set of Four Ilmari Tapiovaara Pirkka chairs, Laukaan Puu, Finland 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic Pirkka chair was designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in the mid-1950s and produced by Laukaan Puu and later by Asko. It quickly became a favourite among modern furniture enthusi...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Pine
Set of 3 Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko Red Vinyl Upholstered "Caribe" Bar Stools
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 Mid-Century (1950/60s) finished metal and burgundy vinyl upholstered "Caribe" bar stools with low backrest, curved seat, pierced foot support and signature machine textured ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Metal
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Pair of "Pirkka", Lacquered and Solid Pine, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic pine, early-production, modernist "Pirkka" stools. Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, and produced by Laukaan Puu, Finland, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.54"...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Pine
Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Lounge Chair
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in New York, NY
This classic lounge chair is crafted from molded plywood and attributed to Ilmari Tapiovaara’s iconic "Domus" design. The chair bears no maker’s marks. Please note, the seat has been...
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1950s Danish Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
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Wood
Scandinavian Fannet Spindle Chairs by Tapiovaara w/ Curved Teak Seats 60s - 4pcs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Basel, BS
Set of four Fannet dining chairs designed in the 1960s by the Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara.
These feature the RARE curved seated in teak and 7 spindles. Beautiful design.
The ...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
$1,258 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Low Pine Coffee Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Pu, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare large low pine coffee table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Pu, Finland, 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Pine
Model Aslak Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model Aslak chairs, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Asko, 1960s. Six pieces in total, sold separately. Birch frame, red faux leather seats. Good vintage condition, pat...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
$1,176 / item
Sideboard in Teak, Black Lacquered, Mirrored Glass and Glass, 1957-1958
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sideboard in Teak, Black Lacquered, Mirrored Glass and Glass by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1957-1958
Additional Information:
Material: Teak, black lacquered, ...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara ‘Pirkka’ Bench 180cm for Artek
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara ‘Pirkka’ Bench for Artek. Designed in 1955. New, current production.
Crafted entirely from solid wood, the Pirkka Bench combines a birc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,193 / item
Design "Hongisto" Coffee Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Oirlo, LI
A stunning piece from Ilmari Tapiovaara's "Hongisto" series, crafted by Laukaan Puu in Finland around 1960. Made of premium pine wood, this square coffee table features a clean, st...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Pine
Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Armchair
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in Highland, IN
A wonderful 1946 design by Ilmari Tapiovaara, the Domus chair was offered entirely of wood, with an upholstered seat, or an upholstered seat and back. This nice example, has beautifu...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Edsby-verken
Located in Vienna, AT
Birch construction with bent teak seat. Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1955 for Edsby-verken in Sweden.
Perfect vintage condition.
Signed Edsby.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
$1,190 Sale Price / set
22% Off
Ilmari Tapiovaara Table Desk Lamp "Maija the Bee" by Hienoteräs, Finland 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Finnish mid century cylindrical table / desk lamp “Maija the Bee” in white lacquered shades and brass by Ilmari Tapiovaara produced by Asko / Hienoteräs, Finland 1950s. In ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Set of 6 "Pirkka" Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of 6 "Pirkka" chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
A set of Ilmari Tapiovaara design dining chairs, from the series "Pirkka". The sculptural design, is made in pine and black lacquered...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Pine
$15,000 / set
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of 3 Stacking Rare Wilman Chairs Scandinavian Modern
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Set of 3 rare stackable Wilman chairs designed in 1956 by renowned Finnish designer, Ilmari Tapiovaara, and manufactured in Finland by Wilhelm Schauman Fanerfabrik.
These innovative...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Ilmari Tapiovaara Coffee Table / Side Table Produced by Laukaan Puu in Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table / side table designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by Laukaan Puu in Finland.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Pine
Maija 15 Table Lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Santa
Cole
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Santa
Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An intimate, classic Scandinavian design. Tapiovaara said that “it is impossible to create a new object without a point of reference—and nature is the best and closest manual for the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Twelve Dining Chairs by Permanente Mobili Cantù 1950s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of twelve dining chairs with wooden frame, seat and back in leather designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by La Permanente Mobili Cantù in 1950s.
This set of chairs presen...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Maija 30 by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Santa
Cole
By Santa
Cole, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Maija 30
An intimate, classic Scandinavian design. Tapiovaara said that “it is impossible to create a new object without a point of reference, and nature is the best and closes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,764 / item
Ilmari Tapiovaara chair with armrest , 1960’s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Delft, NL
Designer: Ilmari Tapiovaara
Dimensions: 59,5cm W, 88,5cm H, 45cm H seat, 47cm D
Period: 1960’s
Condition: Good
Material: Teak wood
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Wood
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1949
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in High Point, NC
A white fabric and wood sofa designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by Keravan Puuteollisuus, Finland, c. 1949.
Literature: 1949 Ornamo yearbook.
Reupholstered at some point in...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
“Maija Mehiläinen” Table Lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland 1955
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Utrecht, NL
With pieces inspired by nature and the tranquility of everyday life, Ilmari Tapiovaara was able to showcase designs that captured the essence of Finnish identity. In a region where d...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 4 Fanett chairs by Tapiovaara original 1960s
By Edsby-verken, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brescia, IT
Fanett beech chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, produced by Edsbyverken in 1962. Original mark present.
Set consisting of four Fanett model chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara a...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Beech
Ilmari Tapiovaara
s “Pirkka” Table and Chair set for Laukaan Puu
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in LYON, FR
Ilmari Tapiovaara Pirkka edition Laukaan Puu dining set
Table and 4 chairs from the late 1950s by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. Pirkka model for the manufacturer Laakan Puu.
...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Pine
Ilmari Tapiovaara bookcase for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy ca. 1957
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Architectural bookcase by IImari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy ca. 1957. Wonderful piece with a clean lines and refined functional details, nothing is overdone, re...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber, Teak
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Four ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Black Stained Teak
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara, set of four armchairs, stained teak, metal, Finland, 1953
This is a wonderful set of early ‘Domus’ armchairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. Executed in a ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Scandinavian Solid Beechwood Chairs from the 60
s Ilmari Tapiovaara, G
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set of 6 Scandinavian vintage chairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara dating from the 60s. Beechwood structure, backs and seats have been painted black (original paint). Very ni...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Beech
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara for Lukkiseppo
Chaco
Lounge Chairs Cognac Leather
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Lukkiseppo, 'Chaco' armchairs with coffee table, leather, pine, brass, rope, Finland, design 1958
We present these exquisite lounge chairs known as the Chaco c...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Brass
Coat Rack, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1940/1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Coat Rack, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1940/1950s. Birch. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Yrjö Ilmari...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Birch
Paire de chaises scandinaves vintage Fanett par Ilmari Tapiovaara en teck
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Suite de 2 chaises vintage des années 50 60, modèle suédois Fanett par Ilmari Tapiovaara, assises en teck, dossier à 7 barreaux et pieds compas en bois noir entièrement repeints, trè...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Teak
Ilmari Tapiovaara bookcase Laukaan Puu Finland 1955
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Oirlo, LI
Rare modular shelving unit designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and manufactured by Laukaan Puu, Finland 1955. The shelves are made of solid pine which is dark stained. This is from a mo...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Pine
$3,052 Sale Price
33% Off
Lukki Chair by IImari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lukki Chair by IImari Tapiovaara with laminated and lacquered birch plywood seat and back rest and an enameled steel frame.
Ilmari Tapiovaara was born in Hämeenlinna, Finland in 191...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Iconic Fannett Side Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Evanston, IL
This striking Fannett chair is a classic piece of modern design blending clean lines with organic form.
It's sleek frame with minimalist structure makes it both elegant and functi...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Beech
Ilmari Tapiovaara Pirkka Stool for Laukaan Puu, 1950s
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Munich, DE
Ilmari Tapiovaara designed the Pirkka stool in the 1950s. The black legs and seats in oak result in a timeless finnish design. This Pirkka stool is made b...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Oak
Ilmari Tapiovaara Three Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather and Teak
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Esposizione La Permanente Mobili manufactured by Paolo Arnaboldi, sofa, teak, leather, brass, Italy, 1957.
This three-seat sofa is designed by Finnish designer...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Two "Pirkka" Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of two wooden "Pirkka" chairs, masterfully designed by the revered Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu. Hailing from the heart of Finnish design excellence, these chairs embody the...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Wood
Model Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model Domus chairs (6 pieces, sold separately), design Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1950s. Birch frame with later reupholstered wool fabric. Good vintage condition, patina consistent ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Birch
Ilmari Tapiovaara Midcentury Coffe Table 50
s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek
Located in bari, IT
Vintage coffee table model ovalette by Ilmari Tapiovaara per Artek 1958.
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,757 Sale Price
20% Off
Mademoiselle Rocking Chair Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek
Located in Lejre, DK
The Mademoiselle rocking chair, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek, is an iconic piece of furniture that exudes elegance and si...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Birch
Tapiolina Chairs in Ash Wood by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in London, England
Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) was a renowned Finnish designer and architect known for his significant contributions to the fields of furniture and industrial design. He played a crucial role in shaping the modern design landscape in Finland and gained international recognition for his work.
Early in his career, Tapiovaara worked alongside the celebrated Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto. This collaboration greatly influenced his design sensibilities and helped him establish a strong foundation in modernist design principles.
Tapiovaara is often associated with the "Finnish Modern" design movement, which aimed to create functional and aesthetically pleasing everyday objects for the Finnish population. He believed that good design should be accessible to everyone. His designs often incorporated natural materials, simplicity, and functionality.
Tapiolina chairs in ash wood by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina...
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1970s Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ilmari Tapiovaara
Maija the Bee
Floor Lamp with Cane and Brass Details
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Hienoteräs, 'Maija the Bee' floor lamp, lacquered brass, lacquered aluminum, brass, cane, Finland, 1955
Ilmari Tapiovaara developed the ‘Maija the Bee’ light...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Stool Model Pirkka, Designed for Laukaan Puu, 1957
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pirkka stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Designed for Laukaan Puu in 1957.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Wood
Ilmari Tapiovaara, `Pirkka` Stools 4 Pieces, 1970s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Stockholm, SE
Four stools, model Pirkka designed by Imari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1970s.
Dining set also available, 4 pieces. See last two pictures.
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Wood
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu Set of Four
Pirkka
Chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, set of four 'Pirkka' dining chairs, beech, pine, Finland, design 1955
This set of ‘Pirkka’ chairs by Finish designer I...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Beech, Pine
Vintage Scandinavian chair by I.Tapiovaara model Fanett
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in AIGNAN, FR
“Fanett” model chair designed by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara in the 1950s.
An icon of Scandinavian design, the “Fanett” chair is a timeless piece perfect for a current decora...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Wood
$465 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Ilmari Tapiovaara Pirkka Stool for Laukaan Puu
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pirkka stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Designed for Laukaan Puu in 1957, stamped.
Only one is available.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Pine
Ilmari Tapiovaara Four "Pirkka" Dining Chairs for Laukaan Puu, Finland 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Utrecht, NL
These “Pirkka” dining chairs are a beautiful example of Finnish modern design. Ilmari Tapiovaara triumphantly won several golden medals during the 1950s at the Milan Triennale for hi...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rocking Chair Made of Beech by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Faversham, GB
A fabulous Ilmari Tapiovaara designed rocking chair for Asko. Made of beech with a blond seat and black lacquered frame, it is a classic piece of mid-century modern design.
Finland...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Beech
$871 Sale Price
20% Off
Dining table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Permanent di Cantù - 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent teak table designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Permanent di Cantù in the 1960s.
This table features a rectangular teak top resting on two highly designer legs that make th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Teak
Early Mademoiselle Lounge Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
A striking pair of early Mademoiselle lounge chairs designed by renowned Finnish modernist Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko in the mid-1950s. First introduced in 1956, this model quickly b...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Leather Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Leather Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
X-Leg Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
A classic example of Ilmari Tapiovaara’s functional Nordic design language, this X-leg table was produced by Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy in the 1950s. The table features Tapiovaara’s ch...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Birch
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pirkka Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, c.1950s, Finland. This pine stool features a dark stained rectangular seat and four splayed legs.
Dimensions
17" width x 12.25" d...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pirkka Coffee Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in New York, NY
Solid pine "Pirkka" coffee table with lacquered black legs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Produced by Laukaan Puu
Finland, 1957.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Pine
Italian Dining Set Tapiolina by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina, 70s
By Montina, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Lucija, SI
Dining room set ‘’Tapiolina’’ designed by the Finish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina. Italy, 1970s.
Ilmari Tapiovaara’s work is characterized by the most radical fun...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Teak Drawer Chests, Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very elegant and distinct pair of teak drawer units designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and manufactured by Asko in Finland in the 1950s. Among Tapiovaara’s most popular designs, admired...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Teak, Birch
1950
s, Set of Table Red Brown Table Top and Four Pirkka Chairs by Tapiovaara
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Pirkka table. The table has a beautiful wooden top. The table shows some traces of wear like a slightly lighter spot, a tiny damage of 5 mm and some loss of black paint of the legs. ...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Finnish Mid Century Maija The Bee Ceiling Pendants by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare pair of Finnish mid century cylindrical "Maija The Bee" ceiling pendants in white lacquered aluminum shades and brass by Ilmari Tapiovaara produced by Asko / Hienoteräs, Finla...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Ilmari Tapiovaara furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ilmari Tapiovaara furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 164 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 10 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Ilmari Tapiovaara were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Yrjö Kukkapuro, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, and Artek. Prices for Ilmari Tapiovaara furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $384 and can go as high as $91,647, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,136.
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