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Robust Sculptural Bench by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s Mid-20th century

Ref.:

200947

Quantity:

An individual item

Object definition:

Robust Sculptural Bench by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950s

School:

Brutalist

Date of Manufacture:

1950s

Origin:

Finland

Material:

Elm

Period (Era):

Mid-20th century

Condition:

Good. Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most antique and vintage items fit this condition.

Wear:

Wear consistent with age and use

Depth:

38 cm (14.96 inch)

Width:

160 cm (62.99 inch)

Height:

87 cm (34.25 inch)

Seat height:

46 cm (18.11 inch)

Robust sculptural bench designed by Olavi Hanninen and manufactured by Mikko Nupponen. This bench is made of stained elm wood and sculpturally crafted by hand very minimalistic, yet brutalistic shaped and in very good original condition. The Finnish designer and interior architect Olavi Hänninen (1920-1992) designed everything from furniture to trams, public facilities to church decorations. His designs range from rustic pieces to ones with a Space Age aesthetic. In 1957 Hänninen received the gold medal at the 11th Milan Triennale.