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Ateljee lounge chair, black - black leather

Yrjö Kukkapuro

$3,505.00 $3,895.00

Colour: Black

Yrjö Kukkapuro
Ateljee lounge chair $3,505.00 $3,895.00

Description

The Ateljee lounge chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro is one of the most iconic pieces of Finnish design. Introduced in 1964, Ateljee was first born when Kukkapuro decided to translate the structure of a steel bed into a lounge chair and a sofa. The design turned out to be a success: Ateljee remains one of Kukkapuro’s best-known works and has been acquired to the collections of both the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and MoMA in New York.

The timeless, minimalist design of Ateljee is based on a lightweight, modular tube structure complemented by comfy cushions upholstered in high-quality leather. The naturally dyed and tanned semi-aniline leather will develop a gorgeous patina over time and use, continuously adding to the lounge chair’s charming character. Due to both the structure and materials, the lounge chair is extremely durable as well as fully repairable. The Ateljee chair is made in Finland and has been awarded with the Finnish Key Flag certificate.

Please note that the headrest is sold separately.

Colour
Black
Width
96 cm
Depth
83.5 cm
Height
70 cm
Seat depth
78 cm
Seat height
40 cm
Frame material
Steel, painted MDF
Seat cushion
Foam
Backrest cushion
Foam
Upholstery fabric
Elmo Neocoast 99076 leather
Base material
Steel
Weight
29.6 kg
Removable cover
Yes
Care instructions
Clean with a soft cloth and a wax-based leather conditioner, do not use water.
Notes
Please note that genuine leather is a natural product. This means that the colour and texture may vary from product to product. In addition, semi-aniline leather will develop a patina over time and use.
Product ID
MOD-6430077103047

Yrjö Kukkapuro

The Finnish furniture designer Yrjö Kukkapuro (b. 1933) is a central figure of Finnish functionalism. Kukkapuro has been working as a freelance designer since the 1950s and much of the furniture he designed at the beginning of his career is still in production today.

“Does it make any sense to design a chair which is not good to sit on?” is one of Kukkapuro’s favourite sayings and it describes perfectly the designer’s love for ergonomic furniture. His designs aim at a subtle balance between functionality and aesthetics – fine examples of this are the Karuselli chair produced by Artek, and other iconic designs such as the Saturnus table, Skaala chair, Remmi series and Ateljee lounge chair and sofa.

During his career, Kukkapuro has been awarded many national and international prizes – including the Lunning Prize in 1966, the 1st Prize at the International Chair Design Competition in Italy in 1972 and the Kaj Franck Design Prize in 1995. His works are present in the permanent collections of various museums in the world, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, MoMA in New York and Vitra Design Museum in Germany's Weil am Rhein, just to name a few.

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  • No incineration or landfilling of returned items
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  • No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
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