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Annikki TAPIOVAARA (designer), Ilmari TAPIOVAARA (designer), KERAVAN PUUTEOLLISUUS OY, Kerava (manufacturer)
Finn chair
designed (1947); manufactured (1949)
Medium
wood, plywood, metal
Measurements
76.9 × 57.0 × 52.2 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr John S. Crow, 1980
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
This highly functional design by Tapiovaara, also known as the Domus chair, is constructed of simple parts that were easily mass-produced. The innovative use of moulded, laminated plywood for the seat recalls Charles and Ray Eames’s landmark LCW chair of the previous year.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Kerava, Finland
Accession Number
D366-1980
Department
International Decorative Arts
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Digitisation Champion Ms Carol Grigor through Metal Manufactures Limited
Physical description
Curved back set against flat member which curves around to act as arm rests, shaped/moulded seat.