Olivo,Ilmari Tapiovaara
Folding Chair
1970s, Italy
Osaka store, Bob's Box

SHARK ATTACKSKU: 250621-3-y

nut: original
Price:
Sale price¥88,000

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Stock:
Only 3 units left

Description

A folding chair with a natural and sophisticated design

This is a vintage folding chair designed by the Finnish master designer Ilmari Tapiovaara in the 1970s and manufactured by the Italian company Olivo.
This chair features a simple yet functional design that is typical of Tapiovaara.

The greatest appeal of this chair is its minimalist design, eliminating waste, and its practicality, even in limited spaces. The lightweight yet sturdy wooden frame features a smooth folding mechanism, allowing for compact storage when not in use. The seat and back are upholstered in newly reupholstered white fabric, giving it a clean and modern look.
This is a timeless design that combines Nordic functionalism with sophisticated Italian manufacturing techniques.

It is ideal as an additional chair in the dining room, a desk chair in the study, or a small accent chair in the living room.It also works well in compact living rooms or as a second chair for guests, adapting to a variety of lifestyles.

If you have any questions or would like more detailed images, please feel free to contact us.

*Some units have had their nuts replaced.

Olivo

This Italian furniture manufacturer produced functional and modern furniture from the mid-to-late 20th century. They collaborated with international designers such as Ilmari Tapiovaara and had the manufacturing capabilities to realize their designs. Their products often feature a fusion of the elegance of Italian design and the practicality of Scandinavian design.



Ilmari Tapiovaara

Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) is one of Finland's leading furniture designers and architects. He created numerous pieces of furniture that are functional and have timeless beauty, fusing Finnish nature and tradition with a rationalist design philosophy. His chairs and tables, made from plywood and solid wood in particular, are highly acclaimed around the world, and his works, which pursue beauty and durability as everyday items, continue to be loved by many people today.



ITEM DETAILS

Country: Italy
Maker: Olivo
Designer: Ilmari Tapiovaara

Material: Beech wood, fabric

Size: Width/47 cm Depth/55.5 cm Height/77.5 cm Seat height/44 cm
Width: 47cm Depth: 19cm Height: 93cm (when folded)


Condition: Vintage

Our products are vintage and used, so they may show signs of wear, deterioration, minor scratches, etc. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.

*Because these are vintage items, the condition of each instrument may vary, including scratches and signs of use. The upholstery has been replaced (not original). The nuts have also been replaced on some instruments.

Delivery: Special delivery size (Rank A)
We have tried to provide as detailed an explanation as possible in the product details section, but please understand that there may be minor scratches, stains, discoloration due to aging, etc. that cannot be fully explained.
We have taken photographs of the products listed to make them as close to the actual product as possible, but due to the nature of computer displays, the colors may appear different from the actual product.

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