Yrjö Kukkapuro
Yrjö Kukkapuro was a prominent Finnish furniture designer, born in 1933 in Viborg, who gained international acclaim for his innovative and stylish creations, including iconic chairs like the Karuselli and Ateljee. He trained as an interior architect in 1958 and had his works featured in prestigious collections such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Until his passing in February 2023, Kukkapuro remained actively engaged in design, working on new projects, including the YK91 Senior chair designed for his own needs.
Born on Jan 01, 1931 (94 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 12 | 9.00 | 0.51% | +10% | 10,099,265 | 56,776 | $530,000 | 2,980$ |
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,857 | $21,000,000 | 3,861$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,382 | $2,700,000 | 731$ |
| Totals | 14 | 408,987,927 | 136,015 | $24,230,000 | 7,572$ |
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Yrjo Kukkapuro was a Finnish furniture designer known for creating comfortable chairs.
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Yrjö Kukkapuro was a Finnish designer known for his iconic chair 'Karuselli'.
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Yrjö Kukkapuro was one of Finland's most internationally known and award-winning furniture designers.
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Yrjö Kukkapuro was one of Finland's most internationally known and award-winning furniture designers.
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Yrjö Kukkapuro was one of Finland's most internationally known and award-winning furniture designers.
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Yrjö Kukkapuro was one of Finland's most internationally known and award-winning furniture designers.
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Yrjö Kukkapuro was one of Finland's most internationally known and award-winning furniture designers.
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Yrjö Kukkapuro was one of Finland's most internationally known and award-winning furniture designers.
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Yrjö Kukkapuro was one of Finland's most internationally known and award-winning furniture designers.
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Yrjö Kukkapuro was one of Finland's most internationally known and award-winning furniture designers.
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