Borgo a Buggiano (PT), IT
Details
- Dimensions
- 66.93ʺW × 35.43ʺD × 29.13ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Designer
- Ilmari Tapiovaara
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs. less
- Description
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Extendable dining table in wood designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in the 1970s.
This rare table presents a rectangular top with … more Extendable dining table in wood designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in the 1970s.
This rare table presents a rectangular top with elegant rounded edges. The table top fits to the base with an interlocks system. The two lateral wings can add more space to this table, simply sliding them outside their original placement.
It can accomodate from 6 to 8 seats approximately
H74,5 x 170 x 90 cm (closed)
H74,5 x 250 x 90 cm (open)
After studying industrial and interior design at the Central School of Applied Arts in Helsinki, Ilmari Tapiovaara worked briefly in the office of Le Corbusier. In the early 1940s, he designed several pieces of furniture for various Finnish furniture manufacturers, including Asko and Keravan Puuteollisuus. By 1951 Tapiovaara had set up his own studio with his wife Annikki.
In 1946 the couple was awarded the opportunity to design all furniture and interiors for the Domus Academia, a new student-housing complex in Helskini. The most successful product to come out the project was an elegant stacking wooden chair.
Tapiovaara went on to teach at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago and worked for a time in the office of Mies van der Rohe. He is most recognized, however, for his contributions in furniture, which he continued to design throughout his career, working with Artek, Merva, Thonet, Schaman, Hackman, and Olivetti.
This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution less
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