1960s Olavi Hänninen "King" Chair

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Olavi Hänninen "King" Chair, 1960s Vintage Solid Elm Brutalist Chair for Mikko Nupponen

This vintage 1960s "King" Chair designed by … more Olavi Hänninen "King" Chair, 1960s Vintage Solid Elm Brutalist Chair for Mikko Nupponen

This vintage 1960s "King" Chair designed by Finnish designer Olavi Hänninen and manufactured by Mikko Nupponen shows the bold and rugged aesthetic of brutalist design which is characterized by its raw, expressive forms and emphasis on materiality. Constructed from solid elm, the chair appears sturdy and durable while the the crown-like shape of the back rest adds a particular charm.

This piece does not have a maker's mark as most Olavi Hänninen and Mikko Nupponen furniture does not. less