Ilmari Tapiovaara
Finnish, 1914 - 1999
lmari Tapiovaara was a Finnish designer and architect, born on September 7, 1914, in Helsinki, Finland, and passed away on January 31, 1999, in Espoo, Finland. He is known for his contributions to modern Finnish design, particularly in the areas of furniture and interior design.
Tapiovaara trained as an interior designer at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki before beginning his career as a freelance designer in the 1930s. He worked for several leading Finnish furniture manufacturers, including Asko and Artek, and created a range of furniture designs that were characterized by their clean lines, functional forms, and use of high-quality materials.
One of Tapiovaara's most famous furniture designs is the Domus chair, which he created in 1946. The chair features a simple, elegant design that combines a bentwood frame with a molded plywood seat and backrest. The Domus chair became one of the most popular chairs of the mid-20th century and remains a classic example of Finnish modernist design.
In addition to his furniture designs, Tapiovaara also created a range of interior designs for public spaces, such as schools and libraries. He was known for his ability to create functional, welcoming spaces that were also aesthetically pleasing.
Tapiovaara's work was highly influential in shaping the Scandinavian modernist aesthetic, and his designs continue to be popular with design enthusiasts around the world. Many of his designs remain in production today and are considered design classics.
Tapiovaara trained as an interior designer at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki before beginning his career as a freelance designer in the 1930s. He worked for several leading Finnish furniture manufacturers, including Asko and Artek, and created a range of furniture designs that were characterized by their clean lines, functional forms, and use of high-quality materials.
One of Tapiovaara's most famous furniture designs is the Domus chair, which he created in 1946. The chair features a simple, elegant design that combines a bentwood frame with a molded plywood seat and backrest. The Domus chair became one of the most popular chairs of the mid-20th century and remains a classic example of Finnish modernist design.
In addition to his furniture designs, Tapiovaara also created a range of interior designs for public spaces, such as schools and libraries. He was known for his ability to create functional, welcoming spaces that were also aesthetically pleasing.
Tapiovaara's work was highly influential in shaping the Scandinavian modernist aesthetic, and his designs continue to be popular with design enthusiasts around the world. Many of his designs remain in production today and are considered design classics.
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Ilmari Tapiovaara Four "Pirkka" Dining Chairs for Laukaan Puu, Finland 1950s
H 30.31 in W 14.96 in D 15.35 in
$ 4,180
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Ilmari Tapiovaara Pirkka Stool for Laukaan Puu
H 12 in W 16 in D 11 in
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Set of 6 Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs, Finland, the 1960
H 36 in W 19 in D 23 in
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Ilmari Tapiovaara dining table for Laukaan Puu
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
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Ilmari Tapiovaara Vanity in Wood and Green Lacquer, Italy, 1960s
H 45.28 in W 110.24 in D 21.26 in
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Cabinet - Chest of Drawer
H 51.97 in W 72.44 in D 17.32 in
$ 4,500
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Rare sideboard by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland, 1940s
H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 18.11 in
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Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara blond bar stool, Finland, 1950s
H 31.89 in W 18.5 in D 14.96 in
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Ilmari Tapiovaara Pirkka bench for Laukaan Puu
H 16.54 in W 47.24 in D 11.42 in
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Ilmari Tapiovaara bench for Laukaan Puu, Finland, 1950s
H 15.35 in W 70.87 in D 10.63 in
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Ilmari Tapiovaara dining table for Laukaan Puu, Finland, 1950s
H 26.77 in W 47.24 in D 27.56 in
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Ilmari Tapiovaara "Pikku-Pikku" Floor Lamp for Hienoteräs, Finland 1960s
H 41.34 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
$ 15,675
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Solid Birch Stool by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Hagafors, Sweden, 1950s
H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
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Pirkaa stool for laukaan puu by Ilmari Tapiovaara
H 16.93 in W 16.93 in D 11.42 in
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Ilmari Tapiovaara Pirkka Coffee Table, Scandinavian Modern - 1950's
H 9.06 in W 73.62 in D 26.77 in
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Crinolette chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, labeled Asko
H 29.13 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
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Floor Lamp “Maija The Bee” / Maija Mehiläinen Produced by Hienoteräs
H 30.71 in W 11.81 in D 11.81 in
$ 27,367
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Floor Lamp “Maija the bee” / Maija Mehiläinen Produced by Hienoteräs
H 53.54 in W 5.51 in D 5.51 in
$ 23,347
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