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Lukki Chair
Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1951

Lukki Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1951

Ilmari Tapiovaara designed the Lukki Chair 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, which playfully suggests the distinctive look of the Lukki Chair.

Lukki Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1951

Frame steel tubes, Matt lacquered

Seat & Backrest beech veneered on form-pressed birch plywood
Stackable up to 4

Lukki Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1951
Lukki Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1951

Lukki Chair – Matt black

Lukki Chair – Matt white

Lukki Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1951

Ilmari Tapiovaara

Ilmari Tapiovaara
Ilmari Tapiovaara

Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) is an important step in the development of Scandinavian design during the 20th century. After working with Alvar Aalto in London and Le Corbusier in Paris, he had Eero Aarnio and Yjrö Kukkapuro as assistants. One of his main focuses was the search of the optimal multi-purpose chair, like the Domus chair (or Finn) he drew for the student residence Domus Academica in Helsinki, which was used as office, conference and meals chair, while being stackable. From 1951 to 1960, Ilmari Tapiovaara received no less than 6 gold medals at the Triennale in Milan, more than any other designer.

His furniture is now produced by Artek, which gives it an new international visibility.