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Authentic Kiki Rectangle Occasional Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara & Artek

Creator: Artek
Offered by: Two Enlighten Los Angeles, LLC

Description
Authentic Kiki rectangle occasional table by Imari Tapiovaara & Artek. The Kiki occasional table is available as a small side table as and a larger version that serves as a sofa table. Introducing oval instead of circular tubes, Ilmari Tapiovaara introduced a subtle yet elegant element to the otherwise understated table design.

Offered with either a rectangular or square table top, the Kiki Low Table has a frame made of distinctive oval steel tubing. Available in a choice of colours and finishes, the table evokes a memorable simplicity. The Kiki Low Table is a great companion to the Kiki Lounge Chair, Sofa, and Bench. Modular in nature, the pieces in the collection can be combined in any number of configurations, while their compact size mean they fit naturally into smaller spaces. Announcing a departure from designer Ilmari Tapiovaara’s earlier work, Kiki employs a clean-cut design idiom.

Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) was one of the greatest interior architects and designers of his era. With the mind of an explorer and the soul of a craftsman, Tapiovaara was always looking for new solutions to improve everyday objects. During his long career, Tapiovaara created dozens of iconic objects loved by the public; it is often said that he captured the essence of Finnish identity. Tapiovaara graduated from the Department of Furniture Design at the Central School of Applied Arts in Helsinki in 1937. After completing his studies, he worked as an assistant at Le Corbusier’s office in Paris before becoming artistic director and designer at Asko Oy, then one of Finland’s largest furniture manufacturers.

Tapiovaara was a great admirer of Alvar Aalto’s work, and he wanted to create products based on the same ideological premises. Embracing the principle that functionalism goes hand in hand with social equality, Tapiovaara felt that architecture was the starting point of his design work. Over his lifetime, Tapiovaara won a total of six gold medals at the Milan Triennale, in addition to many other prestigious architecture and design awards.

Price is per item. Handmade to order in Finland. Current configuration shown is in powder-coated steel with rectangular top in Black Laminate. The Kiki table is also available in the below variants. Please specify when ordering.

Size Options: W 23.5" Square or W 55.25" Rectangular
Tabletop material options: White laminate, black laminate, lacquered birch, or lacquered oak
Legs: Black powder-coated steel

In-stock lead time 2-3 weeks. Out of stock lead time up to an additional 8 weeks or more. Please note that inventory can change at any time. For time sensitive orders, please inquire prior to purchasing.

More Information

Documentation:	Certificate of Authenticity
Origin:	Finland
Period:	New
Materials:	Powder-Coated Steel, Laminate
Condition:	Good. New
Styles / Movements:	Contemporary, Minimalist, Scandinavian Modern
Incollect Reference #:	304909

Dimensions

W.	55.25 in;	H.	16.5 in;	D.	23.5 in;
W.	140.34 cm;	H.	41.91 cm;	D.	59.69 cm;

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