{"product_id":"vintage-yrjo-kukkapuro-karuselli-lounge-chair-for-haimi-oy-1965-edition-black-leather-fiberglass","title":"Vintage Yrjö Kukkapuro \"Karuselli\" Lounge Chair for Haimi Oy (1965 Edition) – Black Leather \u0026 Fiberglass","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eOwn a genuine piece of Mid-Century Modern design history. Designed in 1964 by visionary Finnish architect \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003eYrjö Kukkapuro\u003c\/b\u003e and manufactured in 1965 by original producer \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"167\"\u003eHaimi Oy\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"181\"\u003eKaruselli Lounge Chair\u003c\/b\u003e is globally celebrated as one of the most comfortable and visually striking chairs ever built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eFamously selected by Gio Ponti for the cover of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003eDomus\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eCrafted 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 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"233\"\u003eswivel 360 degrees\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"256\"\u003etilt\/rock gently\u003c\/b\u003e, providing a floating sensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Specifications \u0026amp; Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e Yrjö Kukkapuro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Haimi Oy (Finland)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesign Year:\u003c\/b\u003e 1964 | \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eProduction Year:\u003c\/b\u003e 1965 (Features original handwritten archival attribution label on reverse)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e Molded Fiberglass Shell and Base, Chromed Spring-Steel, Original Black Leather Upholstery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFunctionality:\u003c\/b\u003e 360° Swivel and Tilt-Action Suspension Mechanism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 31.5\" W x 38.5\" D x 36.25\" H | \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eSeat Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 14.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVintage Condition Report\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eThis piece is a highly desirable, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003eearly-production vintage original\u003c\/b\u003e (not a modern Artek reproduction) and exhibits a beautiful, honest character that only comes with age:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFiberglass Shell:\u003c\/b\u003e Shows a lovely, warm vintage cream\/white patina with minor cosmetic scuffs and surface wear consistent with a 60-year-old piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChrome Bracket:\u003c\/b\u003e The heavy steel spring bracket displays localized pitting, surface oxidation, and age-appropriate character. The mechanical swivel and tilt operate flawlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLeather Upholstery:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNote: This listing is for the Karuselli Lounge Chair only (ottoman not included). Priced to reflect vintage condition and missing ottoman.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLocal Pick Up\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLocal Pickup:\u003c\/b\u003e Available for immediate viewing and in-store pickup at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003eBargeboard NOLA Mercantile\u003c\/b\u003e (New Orleans, LA).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bargeboard NOLA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44522676551773,"sku":null,"price":4900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4477\/6029\/files\/0D4CCF5E-82F9-46EB-96E0-F209A9852E06.jpg?v=1781387853","url":"https:\/\/bargeboardnola.com\/products\/vintage-yrjo-kukkapuro-karuselli-lounge-chair-for-haimi-oy-1965-edition-black-leather-fiberglass","provider":"Bargeboard NOLA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}