Yrjö Kukkapuro,
Three-seater and two-seater, frame made of metal and wood. Loose leather-covered cushions, seat height approximately 40 cm, approximately 220x85x70 cm and approximately 160x85x70 cm.
Signs of wear. Worn. Stains. Scratches. Marks. Three-seater slightly sagging in the middle.
Yrjö Kukkapuro is a Finnish interior architect and furniture designer with a prolific career spanning over 65 years. He gained fame primarily through his experimental design and ergonomic philosophy, focusing on ecological values and the inherent qualities of materials. Born in 1933 in Vyborg, Kukkapuro studied at the University of Art and Design Helsinki, later becoming a teacher there. Eventually, he served as the rector from 1978 to 1980.
Kukkapuro is perhaps best known for his chairs, with one of the most famous being the "Karuselli" from 1964. The chair was dubbed the "Most Comfortable Chair in the World" by The New York Times in 1974 and is part of the permanent collections at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.