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Pair Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Congo' chairs

Creator: Ilmari Tapiovaara
Offered by: Bloomberry

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.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Notes:	Pansera Anty, Design Finlandese. La collezione Mangano, Milan, 2006, p. 193
Origin:	Finland
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Canvas , metal
Condition:	Good. An excellent vintage condition
Creation Date:	1950s
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Dealer Reference #:	Cl.
Incollect Reference #:	342121

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;

Shipping Information:

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Message from Seller:

For nearly two decades, the collection of Bloomberry has been driven by the cultural reference between architecture, art and design. Bloomberry is housed in a former textile factory and is located near Maastricht, in the south of The Netherlands. Within an hour of Antwerp and Cologne. Within two hours from Amsterdam and four hours from Paris.