Pirkka Bench
Benches from Artek, Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Product description
seat stained brown, frame stained black,
Available:
120 cm – 2-seat
150 cm – 2-3-seat
180 cm – 3-4-seat
Available:
120 cm – 2-seat
150 cm – 2-3-seat
180 cm – 3-4-seat
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
Manufacturer
Artek
Family
Pirkka
Architonic ID
1127091
Year of Launch
1955
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