Ilmari Lappalainen Lounge Chair & Ottoman "Pulkka" for ASKO

Manufacturer: asko design: ilmari lappalainen (1918-2006) model: pulkka condition: very good condition. The leather shows minimal signs of wear description ilmari tapiovaar was a finnish designer and interior architect. He studied interior design at the finnish institute of applied arts in helsinki. After graduating in 1947, he worked for the finnish furniture manufacturer asko, where he remained until his retirement. Among his most famous designs are the "laila chair" from 1948 and the "pulkka" from 1963, offered here. The elegant design impresses with its timeless design and ergonomic comfort. In addition to his work as a furniture designer, lappalainen was also active as an interior designer. The luxury rusa hotel and the gum department store in moscow are among his most famous projects.