Armchair 418 Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi

Lounge chair 418 by yrjö kukkapuro (1933), finnish interior architect and designer. He will celebrate his 90th birthday next year. Yrjö kukkapuro has had a rich and long career. He remains active today in his workshop "studio atelje". Made by haimi publisher in finland in the late 1960s. Difficult to find today. Built from a white lacquered fiberglass shell and feet. It is dressed with dark brown leather upholstery with its beautiful patina. The designer has worked a lot on the design of seats. He has carefully studied ergonomics and human anatomy to offer optimal comfort in these chairs. In search of the perfect position and aesthetics. The rounded star foot adds an original touch and fits perfectly into the whole. This version had a mechanical system to allow to change position. It is now locked in the reclined position. The 360° rotation is smooth and smooth. It was a very technical chair to design, it was classified high-end. The haimi stamp is present under the seat. The leather has folds of time, this gives it the patina of a club chair. Classic stripes on the central foot with small paint gaps.

Ref. : B2U7975E