1471925

Ilmari Tapiovaara "MOMA" Lounge Chair, Rare #1471925

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Furniture Start Price:550.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
Ilmari Tapiovaara  MOMA  Lounge Chair, Rare #1471925
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Adjustable lounge chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for the 1948 Museum of Modern Art Low Cost Furniture Competition and made by Asko/Finland. The chair is made of ebonized birch in which the curves are created using sophisticated tongue-and-groove joinery. The chair adjusts to several positions. We have never seen this version of the famous chair come up for sale or auction and to our knowledge only a few of the armchair versions of the design have been offered for sale. This piece is from the personal collection of Michael W. Ellison, author of Scandinavian Modern Furnishings 1930-1970: Designed For Life in which the armchair version of the design appears on page 161.

Condition: leather needs replacement, wear to finish. Minor imperfections consistent with age, i.e. minor scratches, dings etc.

General Condition Information: All items are considered used and are sold as is. All items are vintage and therefore will have minor signs of wear. Any condition issue(s) that we believe detract from the item will be noted. We sell vintage items so please do not buy if you are expecting an item to be in new condition.

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<tr><td>Condition:see item description</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1948</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Finland</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko</td></tr>




<tr><td>Title:Ilmari Tapiovaara "MOMA" Lounge Chair, Rare</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:danish, modern</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:ebony wood frame, leather </td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:West Palm Beach, Florida</td></tr>
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