{"title":"Ilmari Tapiovaara","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003elmari Tapiovaara was a Finish designer known for his furniture and fabrics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Europe moved into postwar recovery, Tapiovaara turned his focus to the new industrial challenges: serial production, efficiency, and export logistics. He sought lightness, strength, and essential beauty, while embracing the idea of multiplicity; how many versions might emerge from a single piece. Each piece subtly nods to tradition while achieving a poetic clarity through form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is often said that he captured the essence of Finnish identity, creating dozens of iconic objects that remain popular to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ilmari-tapiovaara-bookcase-laukaan-puu-finland-1955","title":"Ilmari Tapiovaara bookcase Laukaan Puu Finland 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare  modular shelving unit designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and manufactured by Laukaan Puu, Finland 1955. The shelves are made of solid pine which is dark stained. This is from a modular shelving system, could be  built how high you wanted it. These  bookcase consist of 6 shelve parts and a bottom part. They are easily stackable and can also be used as smaller bookcases if wanted. All shelves are brand marked at the back with the Laukaan Puu brandmark. The shelves are in original condition with normal wear from age and usage. Very nice  shelves,\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ilmari Tapiovaara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50935526031691,"sku":"240270","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/0173\/4703\/files\/Timeless-art.com_nr_240270_boekenkast_01.jpg?v=1733733931"},{"product_id":"design-hongisto-coffee-table-by-ilmari-tapiovaara-for-laukaan-puu-finland-1960","title":"Design \"Hongisto\" Coffee Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland, 1960","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning piece from Ilmari Tapiovaara's \"Hongisto\" series, crafted by Laukaan Puu in Finland around 1960. Made of premium pine wood, this square coffee table features a clean, straight design that highlights the natural wood grain and impeccable craftsmanship. Its rustic charm adds timeless character, making it versatile for various interior styles.It is signed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ilmari Tapiovaara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50981714886987,"sku":"240272","price":550.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/0173\/4703\/files\/Timeless-art.comnr240272salontafel_1.jpg?v=1734358766"},{"product_id":"ilmari-tapiovaara-pirkka-dining-set-table-and-four-chairs-finland-1970s","title":"\"Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Pirkka' Dining Set – Table and Four Chairs, Finland, 1970s\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a small Finnish village, a craftsman named Elias was known for creating furniture that combined beauty and practicality. One day, a young woman named Anni asked for a table and chairs for her lakeside home. Inspired by the snowy landscape and dark forests, Elias crafted a set using light pine and black lacquer. The design was simple yet elegant, blending nature and function perfectly. This became the iconic \"Pirkka\" series, cherished for its timeless appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTable:\u003cbr\u003e        Length: 120 cm\u003cbr\u003e        Width: 70 cm\u003cbr\u003e        Height: 68 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    Chairs:\u003cbr\u003e        Height: 77 cm\u003cbr\u003e        Width: 38 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ilmari Tapiovaara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51054292664651,"sku":"240257","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/0173\/4703\/files\/240257_5.jpg?v=1736508359"},{"product_id":"three-seater-sofa-by-ilmari-tapiovaara-for-paolo-arnaboldi-italy-1957","title":"Three-Seater Sofa by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi, Italy 1957","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis rare three-seater sofa by Finnish deisgner Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi was a commission of the Italian manufacturer La Permanente Mobili Cantù in 1957. The production of this model was short and ceased in the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis mid-century design premiered at the “Seconda Mostra Selettiva e Concorso Internazionale del Mobile’” in Cantù, Italy in the same year, and won the gold medal for ‘Living Room Design’. It is easy to see why Tapiovaara’s design was generously awarded in Italy: from the leather support straps to the elegant brass details, this three-seater sofa has a modern yet organic look paired with exquisite Italian craftsmanship in its execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe original pillows of this three-seater can be added on request for reference. We would however strongly recommend having them redone. Please don’t hesitate to ask us for the best possibilities, for as we work with some of the best upholsterers in the Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ilmari Tapiovaara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56575144362315,"sku":"260019","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/0173\/4703\/files\/260019_1.1.jpg?v=1772118311"},{"product_id":"lounge-chair-by-ilmari-tapiovaara-for-paolo-arnaboldi-italy-1957","title":"Lounge Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi, Italy 1957","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThis lounge chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi was a commission of La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy 1957. 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