Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Pirkka' Stool for Laukaan Puu, 1950s

Classic Pirkka stool designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu in the 1950s. This iconic Finnish design combines a pine seat with lacquered birch legs, showcasing Tapiovaara’s ability to merge traditional craftsmanship with modern form.

The stool’s split seat and tapered legs give it a sculptural yet practical character, making it equally suited for everyday use or as a collector’s piece. Part of Tapiovaara’s celebrated Pirkka series, which remains one of the most recognized lines of Finnish mid-century furniture.