Designed in 1960, the Kiki Two Seater Sofa is compact in size and appealing in any colour or fabric; its overall effect is one of memorable simplicity, able to fit naturally into smaller spaces, providing the ideal sofa for modern living in the 21st century. The frame is made of distinctive oval steel tubing, with upholstery that offers clean, smooth-edged contours, providing comfort and support. The Sofa is part of the Kiki Collection, with a lounge chair also available.
Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara was one of the greatest interior architects and designers of his era. With the mind of an explorer and soul of a craftsman, Tapiovaara was always looking for ways to improve everyday objects. He embraced the principle of social equality and became a leading figure in the years after World War Two, when design was no longer seen as a luxury for the few.
A main characteristic of Tapiovaara's work was that he explored its possibilities through multiplicity - he created many versions of each of his designs and reissued them in different shapes.
Tapiovaara's most iconic work is his Domus Chair, a stackable plywood chair which he designed for Domus Academica, a new student housing facility in Helsinki.
