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.
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Famous Finnish furniture designer Yrjö Kukkapuro passed away in February.
副刊 - 20250418 - 每日明報
Hong Kong· 2025-04-18
Yrjo Kukkapuro was a Finnish furniture designer known for creating comfortable chairs.
Yrjo Kukkapuro, Who Made the Easiest of Easy Chairs, Dies at 91
United States· 2025-02-16
Yrjö Kukkapuro was a Finnish designer known for his iconic chair 'Karuselli'.
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Sweden· 2025-02-16
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United Kingdom· 2025-02-10
Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro has passed away.
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Austria· 2025-02-09Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro has passed away.
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