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Ilmari Tapiovaara

Pair Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Congo' chairs

Documentation

Documented elsewhere (similar item)

Documentation Notes

Pansera Anty, Design Finlandese. La collezione Mangano, Milan, 2006, p. 193

Origin

Finland

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Canvas , metal

Dimensions

W.	20.87 in;	H.	31.89 in;	D.	37.4 in;
W.	53 cm;	H.	81 cm;	D.	95 cm;

Seat H.	14.57 in;
Seat H.	37 cm;

Condition

Good. An excellent vintage condition

Creation Date

1950s

Number of Pieces

2-3

Description

A set of 'Congo' chairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. The design and structure of the two demountable elements is based on a traditional chair from Congo, Africa. The chair has an enameled iron frame with a green cotton canvas upholstery on the one chair and a charcoal grey / black canvas on the other. The original waterproof upholstery makes it a perfect garden or deck chair.

Available as set or per piece. In addition, we have 2 more original frames that can be upholstered upon request.

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern, Scandinavian Modern

Dealer Reference Number

Cl.

Incollect Reference Number

342121