Rooms & ProjectsUnder $2,500: Where Collecting Modern Design Can Start
Eight lots in the current sale with a high estimate at or below $2,500, each of them by a designer with a documented body of work.
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Description
A refined set of four chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara, showcasing the designer mastery of Scandinavian simplicity. The sculptural spindle backs and balanced proportions reflect the functional elegance of postwar Finnish design.
Dimensions
| Measurement | in | cm |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 33 in | 84 cm |
| Width | 16.5 in | 42 cm |
| Depth | 16.5 in | 42 cm |
| Seat Depth | 15 in | 38 cm |
| Seat Height | 17.5 in | 44 cm |
Condition
Good vintage condition. Wear commensurate with age.
Provenance
France
About the designer
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1914–1999 · Finnish · Scandinavian
Finnish designer who built chairs under wartime shortage conditions and never lost the habit, which is why they stack, travel and survive.
Proof of demand
All results- $300
- $1,500
- $700
- $1,100
- $600
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Result
Not sold