Domus Lounge Chair

In 1946 designer ilmari tapiovaara and his wife annikki won the commission to design the interior of the domus academica student housing complex in helsinki.

Domus lounge chair.

Editoriale domus spa via g. The domus chair alongside the domus lounge chair were originally designed by tapiovaara for the public spaces at the domus academica s student housing. Carollo the aisha chair brings refinement to the dining room with its exposed curving walnut back and comfortable upholstered seat. A beautiful marriage of mid century and modern inspirations.

A masterpiece of modern furniture design the domus chair was created as part of a series of furniture for the domus academica student housing complex in helsinki. Available in an array of fabric and leather selections. Designing the interiors of the domus academica was the first important commission for ilmari and his wife annikki. Featuring the distinctive domus armrests and with a seat and backrest made out of a single plywood element the domus lounge chair is exceedingly comfortable.

Comfortable enough to allow sitting for long periods of time the domus chair achieved great success internationally becoming known as the finn chair the characteristic short arms mean that the domus chair can be pulled. The domus chair was designed to be an all purpose chair supposed to serve as. Confident that functionalism would promote social equality tapiovaara. It wasn t until recently that the domus lounge is being produced as tapiovaara.

Manufactured by porada design by g. Finnish architect ilmari tapiovaara created the domus lounge chair in 1946 using the molded plywood techniques that were at the time completely changing the landscape of the furniture design world. The double frame gives the aisha its unique characteristic and the impeccable execution creates a truly stunning chair. Miter and bevel frames recessed into solid panels are enhanced with silky coats of lacquer to highlight natural grain of the wood.

This classic piece lets its beautiful birch grain steal the stage and bring a natural touch to any interior. When first produced it was not possible to produce the seat and back element from one piece.