Vintage Yrjö Kukkapuro "Karuselli" Lounge Chair for Haimi Oy (1965 Edition) – Black Leather & Fiberglass

Own a genuine piece of Mid-Century Modern design history. Designed in 1964 by visionary Finnish architect Yrjö Kukkapuro and manufactured in 1965 by original producer Haimi Oy, the Karuselli Lounge Chair is globally celebrated as one of the most comfortable and visually striking chairs ever built.

Famously selected by Gio Ponti for the cover of Domus magazine in 1966 and declared by Sir Terence Conran as his absolute favorite chair, the Karuselli seamlessly marries organic sculptural form with radical industrial mechanics.

Crafted with a molded, contoured white fiberglass shell designed to cradle the human anatomy, the seat is suspended on a heavy-duty chromed steel spring bracket and rubber dampers. This unique suspension allows the chair to smoothly swivel 360 degrees and tilt/rock gently, providing a floating sensation.

Product Specifications & Details:

• Designer: Yrjö Kukkapuro

• Manufacturer: Haimi Oy (Finland)

• Design Year: 1964 | Production Year: 1965 (Features original handwritten archival attribution label on reverse)

• Materials: Molded Fiberglass Shell and Base, Chromed Spring-Steel, Original Black Leather Upholstery

• Functionality: 360° Swivel and Tilt-Action Suspension Mechanism

• Dimensions: Approx. 31.5" W x 38.5" D x 36.25" H | Seat Height: 14.5"

Vintage Condition Report

This piece is a highly desirable, early-production vintage original (not a modern Artek reproduction) and exhibits a beautiful, honest character that only comes with age:

• Fiberglass Shell: Shows a lovely, warm vintage cream/white patina with minor cosmetic scuffs and surface wear consistent with a 60-year-old piece.

• Chrome Bracket: The heavy steel spring bracket displays localized pitting, surface oxidation, and age-appropriate character. The mechanical swivel and tilt operate flawlessly.

• Leather Upholstery: The original black leather is soft, broken-in, and structurally sound with no major rips or structural failures, showing classic vintage wrinkling and wear to the seat and seams.

Note: This listing is for the Karuselli Lounge Chair only (ottoman not included). Priced to reflect vintage condition and missing ottoman.

Local Pick Up

• Local Pickup: Available for immediate viewing and in-store pickup at Bargeboard NOLA Mercantile (New Orleans, LA).

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