Yrjö Kukkapuro, Cloud chair, Avarte, 1980s

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Yrjö Kukkapuro, Cloud chair, Avarte, 1980sThe rare Cloud chair (or "Pilvi" as it was called in Finnish, Pilvi means "cloud") was designed by Yrj Kukkapuro in the early to mid 1980s for Avarte and has a very postmodern expression about it. Most likely inspired by the designs of Memphis Milano who had a major breakthrough a few years earlier on the international design scene. The design consists of a green lacquered pressed and bent wooden structure with upholstered pads on the seat and the

The frame and legs are made from black lacquered birch in the classical bent wood style that Thonet is so famous for

20th century French apothecary bottles from ca 1930s with green metal tops

Height: 24 cm / 9 inch

greyWidth: 41 cmDepth: 47 cmHeight: 75 cmSeat Height: 43 cm

Depth: 18 cm

Newly polished brass and overall in a very good vintage condition with light ware consistent with age and use

Width: 32 cm

This example is made of Beech which seems to be the only material they were produced in

The back can be adjusted in 4 different positions by moving a stick behind the back

This is the lower of the two versions that were produced

Teak table top on oak legs

Restoration and Damage Details: New off white felt fabric to the seat and back