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Ilmari Tapiovaara — fabric, teak, brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara

fabric, teak, brass

1960

Ilmari Tapiovaara's 1960 work combines fabric, teak, and brass in a design that exemplifies Finnish modernist aesthetics and functional design principles. The combination of natural wood, textiles, and metal demonstrates Tapiovaara's commitment to combining materials thoughtfully and creating objects of both beauty and utility. This work reflects the designer's influential contribution to mid-century Scandinavian design.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Day Sale

November 26, 2018

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Ilmari Tapiovaara, fabric, teak, brass, 1960

Ilmari Tapiovaara's 1960 work combines fabric, teak, and brass in a design that exemplifies Finnish modernist aesthetics and functional design principles. The combination of natural wood, textiles, and metal demonstrates Tapiovaara's commitment to combining materials thoughtfully and creating objects of both beauty and utility. This work reflects the designer's influential contribution to mid-century Scandinavian design.

Year
1960
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Mid Century Modern, Wood, Functional, Minimalist, Furniture Design, Teak, Design, Finnish, Contemporary, Brass