Karelia armchair design by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta with structure in polyurethane foam. The pair of armchairs has been reupholstered with a removable cover in soft p velvet.
Karelia, designed in 1966 by the Finnish designer Liisi Beckmann. It represents a 1960s pop culture classic and is also a very comfortable seat.
The Karelia seat by Liisi Beckmann, is part of that series of innovative objects, from a typological-morphological point of view. The objects of that period represented the future, alluding to play, transformable, creating a strong relationship with man and sometimes inspired by the art world. The pair of armchairs, given their eccentricity, are ideal for pop environments or to create a complete detachment from formal environments to give a touch of absolute modernity.
It is on display at the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein.
Dimensions:
Height: 61 cm (24.01 in.)
Width: 68 cm (26.77 in.)
Depth: 78 cm (30.70 in.)
Seat High: 36 cm (14.17 in.)
Condition:
The Karelia armchairs by Liisi Beckmann are in excellent vintage condition, upholstered and reupholstered in dark purple bouclé. Wear consistent with age and use.
