Koivutaru Bentwood Chair & Matching Ottoman in Afromosia and Oxblood Red Leather by Esko Pajamies for ASKO Finland c. 1970s
Koivutaru Bentwood Chair & Matching Ottoman in Afromosia and Oxblood Red Leather by Esko Pajamies for ASKO Finland c. 1970's
About: This absolutely exquisite 'Koivutaru' armchair with matching ottoman from the 70's in the rare combination of afromosia and oxblood red leather was ahead of it's time. Designed by the visionary Finnish designer Esko Pajamies for Asko in 1977 this chair model would later inspire the ubiquitous PODG chair made famous by IKEA. Featuring an audacious cantilever design from bent afromosia wood this chair is a architecturally captivating as it is comfortable. With very few of these models ever made fewer still available in North America and exceptionally few made is afromosia and Oxblood leather this chair is perfect for collectors and designers searching for an authentic Scandinavian masterpiece that is unlike any other chair before it. Ideal for both home and office settings this extraordinary chair and ottoman set can blend seamlessly against a multitude of design backdrops from MCM to Contemporary to Minimalism to Modern. Make it yours today before it's gone forever.
Origin: Finland
Proof: Ample Provenance - Industry Consensus
Period: 1970s
Material: Rosewood | Leather
State: As-Is (Tastefully Aged)
Condition Details: This exquisite chair and ottoman set is in 100% original vintage condition and has aged to perfection. The stunning afromosia wood is in superb condition with only minor nicks and light scratches. The oxblood leather has only minor signs of wear that only add to it's character with no rips stains or odors of any kind. This set is structurally sound extremely comfortable and ready for decades more of use.
Dimensions
Chair Width: 26.75 in / 67.95 cm
Chair Depth: 39 in / 99.06 cm
Chair Height: 37 in / 93.98 cm
Seat Height: 12 in / 30.48 cm
Arm Height: 22 in / 55.88 cm
Ottoman Width: 32 in
Ottoman Depth: 23 in
Ottoman Height: 20.25 in
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