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Yrjö Kukkapuro Ateljee Sofa, Haimi, Finland, 1964
About the Item
“Does it make any sense to design a chair which is not good to sit on” is the mantra of Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro (born 1933). His aim to unite beauty with ergonomics in furniture has led to a number of his designs becoming classics.
One example of this is the Ateljee sofa series which has been selected by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and MoMA in New York as iconic mid-century products. A masterpiece of minimalistic serenity, the sofa was inspired by the structure of a steel-framed bed. Later models were set upon a metal tubular frame clad with wooden panels, but this early version is designed with all-wooden elements.
It has recently been reupholstered in a stunning Genova black leather.
- Creator:Yrjö Kukkapuro (Designer),Haimi (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 63.39 in (161 cm)Depth: 32.88 in (83.5 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1964
- Condition:Replacements made: Rubber feet. Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Refinished and reupholstered.
- Seller Location:London, GB
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