Ilmari Tapiovaara
Experimental Lukki 5 chair


Finland, 1956-57
copper, fabric upholstery, leatherette
27.5 h x 25.25 w x 19 d in (70 x 64 x 48 cm)

Provenance: Collection of the artist | Thence by descent

Exhibited: Ilmari Tapiovaara, Interior Architect, March - June 2001, R20th Century, New York 20 Years of Discovery, 6 June - 24 August 2018, R & Company, New York

Literature: Ilmari Tapiovaara, Korvenmaa, ppg. 114-116 illustrate related designs Ilmari Tapiovaara, Interior Architect, Kane, ed., ppg. 23, 26-29 illustrates this example

This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

Good condition with some wear. Copper frame shows a mostly even patina with some spots of verdigris, a few abrasions, and some small stains. Upholstery shows some scattered stains, and a few small holes. Arms exhibit scattered abrasions, and a few small losses.