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Crait + Müller

173 - TAPIOVAARA Ilmari (1914–1999) & ASKO (Published by)
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
TAPIOVAARA Ilmari (1914–1999) & ASKO (Published by) ‘Pirkka’ model chair in black-stained pine and birch, with a curved backrest. Tapered, flared base. Seat comprising two separate pine planks. Bears the publisher’s brand marks ‘ASKO’ and ‘Tapiovaara design – made in Finland’, as well as a star mark, on the underside of the seat. Model designed in 1955. Height 76 cm – Width 40 cm – Depth 43 cm - History: Ilmari Tapiovaara was a designer and later artistic director at Asko before opening his own studio in 1951. The ‘Pirkka’ series, inspired by Finnish rustic furniture, was produced by Asko and Laukaan Puu; it still features in Artek’s catalogue today.
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About the sale TAKE A SEAT! A selection from the Werner Löffler collection
Auction location
Auction time 10/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
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