Pirkka Chair
Chairs from Artek, Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Product description
Crafted entirely from solid wood, Pirkka Chair combines a birch frame with a pine seat and backrest. The solid lines of the pine elements contrast strikingly with the rounded, tapering contours of the frame.
Created in the 1950s, the Pirkka series is inspired by traditional vernacular Finnish furniture, but in a modern interpretation – flexible, informal, and effortlessly suited to contemporary living. Pirkka Chair is a versatile addition to any room.
Created in the 1950s, the Pirkka series is inspired by traditional vernacular Finnish furniture, but in a modern interpretation – flexible, informal, and effortlessly suited to contemporary living. Pirkka Chair is a versatile addition to any room.
Concept
Pirkka marks a temporary return to solid wood for Ilmari Tapiovaara, following his innovative work with tubular steel. The first in the series was the stool, intended by Tapiovaara as the ideal place to sit and cool down after a sauna. The Bar Stool, Bench, and Chair bear the same remarkable aesthetic. Frames are composed of solid birch, while seats and backrests are made from pinewood. The tapering frame and braces provide a charismatic contrast to the solidity and smooth curves of the pine elements.
Created in the 1950s, the Pirkka series is inspired by traditional vernacular Finnish furniture, but in a modern interpretation – flexible, informal, and effortlessly suited to contemporary living.
Created in the 1950s, the Pirkka series is inspired by traditional vernacular Finnish furniture, but in a modern interpretation – flexible, informal, and effortlessly suited to contemporary living.
More about this product
Categorised in Seating - Chairs - without armrests - 4-leg base - open base - Seat unpadded - Wood - Seat solid wood - Base solid wood - Residential - Contract - Hospitality.
Part of the collection
CHAIRS.
Manufacturer
Artek
Family
Pirkka
Architonic ID
1127088
Year of Launch
1955
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