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Ilmari Tapiovaara Pirkka Coffee Table, Scandinavian Modern - 1950's

Creator: Ilmari Tapiovaara
Offered by: Goldwood by Boris

Description
One of the more rare items designed by Finnish designer Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara. He was a Finnish designer noted for his furnishings and textiles. Scandinavian design at its finest.

In 1937 he graduated in interior design and in the following year worked for Asko. He would count Alvar Aalto as a strong influence. In World War II, Tapiovaara designed dugouts and field furniture to the Finnish Army, a challenging task given that only local wood and simple tools could be used, and no nails or screws were available. His own work gained attention for the Domus chairs. These came about while working with his wife at the Domus Academica from 1946 to 1947. The couple established their own office in 1951. In the following year he taught design at the Illinois Institute of Technology. After this he would do work in Paraguay and Mauritius on behalf of a United Nations development program. Further in 1959 he received the Order of the Lion of Finland's "Pro-Finlandia medal", and in 1964 a gold medal at the Milan Triennial XIII for his Polar cutlery. He did much of his work for universities, schools, and also did a "Root Table" for the Finnish army. Furniture designs based on his sketches continued to be produced into the twenty-first century.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Finland
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Wood.
Creation Date:	1950's
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Incollect Reference #:	493866

Dimensions

W.	73.62 in;	H.	9.06 in;	D.	26.77 in;
W.	187 cm;	H.	23 cm;	D.	68 cm;

Message from Seller:

Goldwood is an eclectic furniture and decoration boutique based in Antwerp, Belgium. Founded by Boris Devis, the store features a stunning collection of high-end 20th century items, offering an exciting mixture of luxurious and decorative pieces that range from classic designs by the likes of Tobia Scarpa and Wim Rietveld, to antique pieces by unknown designers.

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