Yrjö Kukkapuro – Early edition “Karuselli” loungechair & ottoman – Haimi, Finland circa 1970 by Yrjö Kukkapuro
Yrjö Kukkapuro – Early edition “Karuselli” loungechair & ottoman – Haimi, Finland circa 1970 by Yrjö Kukkapuro
Yrjö Kukkapuro – Early edition “Karuselli” loungechair & ottoman – Haimi, Finland circa 1970 by Yrjö Kukkapuro
Yrjö Kukkapuro – Early edition “Karuselli” loungechair & ottoman – Haimi, Finland circa 1970 by Yrjö Kukkapuro
Yrjö Kukkapuro – Early edition “Karuselli” loungechair & ottoman – Haimi, Finland circa 1970 by Yrjö Kukkapuro
Yrjö Kukkapuro – Early edition “Karuselli” loungechair & ottoman – Haimi, Finland circa 1970 by Yrjö Kukkapuro
Yrjö Kukkapuro – Early edition “Karuselli” loungechair & ottoman – Haimi, Finland circa 1970 by Yrjö Kukkapuro
Yrjö Kukkapuro – Early edition “Karuselli” loungechair & ottoman – Haimi, Finland circa 1970 by Yrjö Kukkapuro
Yrjö Kukkapuro – Early edition “Karuselli” loungechair & ottoman – Haimi, Finland circa 1970 by Yrjö Kukkapuro
Yrjö Kukkapuro – Early edition “Karuselli” loungechair & ottoman – Haimi, Finland circa 1970 by Yrjö Kukkapuro
Yrjö Kukkapuro – Early edition “Karuselli” loungechair & ottoman – Haimi, Finland circa 1970 by Yrjö Kukkapuro
Yrjö Kukkapuro – Early edition “Karuselli” loungechair & ottoman – Haimi, Finland circa 1970 by Yrjö Kukkapuro
Yrjö Kukkapuro – Early edition “Karuselli” loungechair & ottoman – Haimi, Finland circa 1970 by Yrjö Kukkapuro
Yrjö Kukkapuro – Early edition “Karuselli” loungechair & ottoman – Haimi, Finland circa 1970 by Yrjö Kukkapuro
Yrjö Kukkapuro – Early edition “Karuselli” loungechair & ottoman – Haimi, Finland circa 1970 by Yrjö Kukkapuro
Yrjö Kukkapuro – Early edition “Karuselli” loungechair & ottoman – Haimi, Finland circa 1970 by Yrjö Kukkapuro

Yrjö Kukkapuro – Early edition “Karuselli” loungechair & ottoman – Haimi, Finland circa 1970 1970 - 1979

Yrjö Kukkapuro

VerreMétalFibre de verreCuirLaque
90 ⨯ 100 ⨯ 80 cm
ConditionVery good
Prix sur demande

Van Kerkhoff Art

  • Sur l'oeuvre d'art
    Early version of this Iconic chair with matching ottoman. Original upholstery.
    Kukkapuro began developing this fibreglass chair in the 1950s and, after years of experimentation, finally arrived at its final form in 1964.

    It perfectly embodies Kukkapuro’s commitment to ultimate seating comfort, seeking a harmonious combination of functionality, ergonomics and organic forms. In 1974, The New York Times proclaimed the “Karuselli” the most comfortable chair in the world.

    The chair was carefully shaped to mimic the contours of the human body, creating an ergonomically sound and comfortable seating experience. The inspiration for the Karuselli seems to have come while playing outside, where the designer made snow chairs with his daughter.

    The chair’s base and shell are made of fibreglass. The shell is connected to the base with a chromed steel support. The foot of ottoman is made of cast aluminium. Both the chair and ottoman still have the original upholstery and come with the original labels.


    About Yrjö Kukkapuro
    Yrjö Kukkapuro (1933 Viipuri, Finland – ) is a renowned contemporary Finnish designer and architect known worldwide for his pioneering contributions to modern furniture design.

    After studying architecture at the University of Helsinki, Kukkapuro began his career as a designer in the early 1950s. His interest in creating furniture that was not only aesthetically pleasing but also embraced comfort and ergonomics soon became evident in his work. In the 1950s, he began developing fibreglass furniture, a path that led to his iconic Karuselli Lounge Chair.

    The culmination of his creative work, the Karuselli, emerged from extensive experimental work and sculptural efforts over several years. The design, inspired by the human body, revolutionised the way people looked at chair designs and established his name as a visionary in the design world.

    Kukkapuro’s contributions to the Finnish and international design community are numerous. His work combines functionality with artistic expression, striving for the perfect balance between form and function. Besides the Karuselli, he has a wide range of other furniture designs and architectural projects to his credit.

    Throughout his career, Yrjö Kukkapuro has received numerous accolades for his contributions to design, including honorary doctorates and prestigious awards. His work has been exhibited in leading design museums around the world, and his influence on contemporary design continues to be felt.

    Marked
    Both chair and ottoman bear identical Haimi labels

    Execution
    Haimi Oy, Helsinki circa 1970

    Condition
    Beautiful all original condition. Original red leather upholstery.

    Dimensions
    Lounge Chair H. 90, B. 80, D. 100 cm
    Ottoman H. 40, B. 58, D. 58 cm
  • Sur l'artiste

    Yrjö Kukkapuro, né le 6 avril 1933, est un architecte d'intérieur et designer de meubles finlandais renommé, célèbre pour ses créations innovantes et son souci de l'ergonomie.

    Kukkapuro a entrepris son parcours de design à l'Institut des Arts Industriels d'Helsinki à la fin des années 1950, obtenant son diplôme d'architecte d'intérieur en 1958. Il est ensuite revenu à l'Institut dans les années 1970, en tant que professeur et, pendant une période de deux ans, en assumant le rôle de recteur.

    Ses contributions académiques ont été reconnues à l'échelle internationale, ce qui lui a valu des postes de professeur honoraire dans des institutions réputées telles que l'Université Jiangnan de Wuxi et l'Université de Nanjing. En outre, il a reçu un doctorat honorifique de l'Université d'art et de design d'Helsinki, qui est désormais intégrée à l'École des arts, du design et de l'architecture de l'Université Aalto.

    Au cœur de la philosophie de conception de Kukkapuro se trouve le principe de l'ergonomie, garantissant que ses créations sont non seulement esthétiques, mais également confortables et fonctionnelles.

    Parmi ses nombreuses créations, la chaise Karuselli, introduite en 1964, s'impose comme une marque de sa carrière. Ce fauteuil emblématique est célèbre pour son confort inégalé et son design innovant, ce qui lui vaut une place dans les collections permanentes d'institutions prestigieuses telles que le Museum of Modern Art de New York et le Victoria and Albert Museum de Londres. En 1974, le New York Times a salué le Karuselli comme le fauteuil le plus confortable au monde, un sentiment repris par le célèbre designer Sir Terence Conran, qui l'a salué comme son option d'assise préférée pour son confort exceptionnel.

    L'influence de Kukkapuro s'étend au-delà de la chaise Karuselli, son travail étant présenté dans de nombreuses expositions individuelles et collectives à travers le monde. Remarquablement, même à la fin des années 80, cendre de 2020, Kukkapuro continue d’inspirer et d’innover dans le domaine du design.

    Yrjö Kukkapuro partage sa vie avec la graphiste Irmeli Kukkapuro, née Salminen, depuis 1954. Ensemble, ils ont créé un home studio unique à Kauniainen, témoignage de leur esprit de collaboration et de leur synergie créative. Cet espace personnel et professionnel a été co-conçu par Kukkapuro et son collaborateur de longue date, l'ingénieur Eero Paloheimo, reflétant leur vision commune et leur dévouement à l'excellence du design.

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