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Yrjo Kukkapuro

Swivel-Tilt Lounge Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, Finland 1960s

Documentation

Signed

Origin

Finland

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Leather; Fibreglas

Dimensions

W.	29.92 in;	H.	31.5 in;	D.	29.92 in;
W.	76 cm;	H.	80 cm;	D.	76 cm;

Seat H.	14.17 in;
Seat H.	36 cm;

Condition

Good. small chips on foot; one light mark on the seating

Description

Lounge chair 418 by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haiti in leather, fiberglass; Finland 1960s.

Organic shaped, elegant and special lounge chair by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro. The chair consists of a moulded ergonomic shell with tailor-made leather upholstery and thin leather cushions. The lines and parts of the chair are beautifully emphasized. The base is equipped with a chrome bar which is meant to be the suspension for the chair and also provides the tilt and swivel function. It is an innovative piece which makes it surrounding modern and special.

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern

Incollect Reference Number

483826