TAPIOVAARA Ilmari (1914–1999) ASKO (Published by) - Lot 173

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TAPIOVAARA Ilmari (1914–1999) ASKO (Published by) - Lot 173
TAPIOVAARA Ilmari (1914–1999) ASKO (Published by) “Pirkka” model chair in pine and black-stained birch, with a curved backrest. Tapered, flared base. Seat made of two separate pine planks. Bears the manufacturer’s brand marks “ASKO” and “Tapiovaara design – made in Finland,” as well as a star mark, on the underside of the seat. Model created in 1955. Height: 76 cm – Width: 40 cm – Depth: 43 cm - History: Ilmari Tapiovaara was a designer and later artistic director at Asko before opening his own studio in 1951. The “Pirkka” series, inspired by Finnish rustic furniture, was produced by Asko and Laukaan Puu; it still appears in Artek’s catalog today.
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