Ilmari Tapiovaara designed the Lukki collection for the student
dormitories of the Helsinki University of Technology. Composed of
tubular steel with a seat, back, and armrests formed from pressed birch
plywood, the Lukki Chair is all-purpose and highly versatile: stackable,
lightweight, and hardwearing. The short arms can be pulled close to a
table, allowing for studying at a desk and dining, while offering the
necessary support and comfort. Lukki means “daddy longlegs” in Finnish, a
name as whimsical as the chair is practical.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
llmari Tapiovaara was one of the greatest interior architects and designers of his era. With the mind of an explorer and a soul of a craftsman, Tapiovaara was always seeking for new solutions to improve everyday objects. During his long career Tapiovaara created dozens of iconic objects loved by the public. Tapiovaara is especially revered as a master of characteristic and human objects and surrou ...
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