Ilmari Tapiovaara Paintings: Auction Prices

1914–1999

ArtSell has recorded 18 auction results for Ilmari Tapiovaara paintings between 2013 and 2026, of which 13 sold (72% sell-through). Prices realised range from $393 to $21,283, with a median of $1,524 across 13 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $21,283 for “Pair of rare armchairs with headrest, designed for the Hotel Marski, Helsinki” at Phillips in 2018.

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1. 
   Dining Set, Pirkka, Laukaan Puu

   Lacquered pine and black painted legs

   Hagelstam · Oct 6, 2026 · Lot 820
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,500–View at Hagelstam ↗
2. 
   Pirkka coffee table, 1955-56

   pine, painted wood · Panel

   19 h x 47¼ w x 23½ d in (48 x 120 x 60 cm)

   Wright · Nov 25, 2025 · Lot 187
   $508≈ £386≈ €440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Wright ↗
3. 
   Pirkka dining set, 1955-56

   pine, lacquered wood · Panel

   26½ h x 70¾ w x 30¾ d in (67 x 180 x 78 cm)

   Wright · Nov 25, 2025 · Lot 188
   $4,064≈ £3,092≈ €3,518Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
4. 
   Pirkka stool, 1955 / 2015

   birch, lacquered birch

   17¼ h x 17 w x 11 d in (44 x 43 x 28 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 30, 2025 · Lot 212
   $762≈ £565≈ €672Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
5. 
   Pirkka dining set, c. 1960

   lacquered pine, stained pine, lacquered wood · Panel

   27¾ h x 47¼ w x 27 d in (70 x 120 x 69 cm)

   Wright · Apr 1, 2025 · Lot 153
   $1,524≈ £1,182≈ €1,413Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
6. 
   Lukki chair, c. 1951

   laminated and lacquered birch plywood, enameled steel

   28 h x 22 w x 20 d in (71 x 56 x 51 cm)

   Wright · Jul 30, 2024 · Lot 270
   $393≈ £306≈ €363Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Wright ↗
7. 
   Pair of Crinolette Chairs

   for Asko, painted birch

   height 29in (73.5cm); width 27in (68.5cm); depth 26 1/2in (67.5cm)

   Bonhams · Jun 10, 2022 · Lot 78
   $3,825≈ £3,075≈ €3,616Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   Rare ‘Dolphin’ chaise longue, circa 1955

   Painted plywood, oak, leather, painted metal, metal · Panel

   84 x 127 x 44.5 cm. (33 x 50 x 17 5/8 in.)

   Phillips · Nov 12, 2020 · Lot 114
   £12,600≈ $16,550≈ €14,036Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Set of four "Nana" armchairs, Designed 1956

   Painted metal, painted wood, leather · Panel

   Each: 28 1/4 x 22 3/4 x 19 in. (71.8 x 57.8 x 48.3 cm)

   Phillips · Sep 16, 2019 · Lot 78
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
10. 
    "Mija the bee" table lamp, Designed 1955

    Painted aluminium, brass

    19 in. (48.3 cm) high, 5 in. (12.7 cm) diameter

    Phillips · Sep 16, 2019 · Lot 57
    $4,000≈ £3,210≈ €3,626Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    Pair of large "Tale" stools, model no. 2752, Designed 1951-1953

    Painted birch, painted birch-laminated plywood

    Each: 15 3/4 x 24 x 22 in. (40 x 61 x 55.9 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 16, 2019 · Lot 49
    $875≈ £702≈ €793Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    "Crinolette" armchair, Designed 1961

    Painted birch

    29 x 27 x 26 1/2 in. (73.7 x 68.6 x 67.3 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 16, 2019 · Lot 9
    $1,125≈ £903≈ €1,020Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Phillips ↗
13. 
    "Trienna" table, Designed 1954

    Painted birch-laminated plywood

    15 x 27 x 24 in. (38.1 x 68.6 x 61 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 16, 2019 · Lot 2
    $813≈ £652≈ €737Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
14. 
    Pair of rare armchairs with headrest, designed for the Hotel Marski, Helsinki, 1960-61

    Acrylic

    Each: 102.1 x 76.6 x 69.8 cm (40 1/4 x 30 1/8 x 27 1/2 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 18, 2018 · Lot 75
    £16,250≈ $21,283≈ €18,499Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
15. 
    Rare ‘Dolphin’ chaise longue, circa 1955

    Painted plywood, oak, leather, painted metal, metal · Panel

    84 x 127 x 44.5 cm. (33 x 50 x 17 5/8 in.)

    Phillips · Apr 27, 2017 · Lot 89
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £14,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Pair of "Crinolette" chairs, designed 1962

    Painted wood · Panel

    Each: 29 x 27 x 26 3/4 in. (73.7 x 68.6 x 67.9 cm)

    Phillips · Dec 13, 2016 · Lot 284
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Early 'Mija the bee' table and standard lamps, designed 1955 and 1957

    Painted aluminium, brass, cane

    Table lamp: 49.6 cm (19 1/2 in.) high Standard lamp: 138.5 cm (54 1/2 in.) high

    Phillips · Apr 29, 2014 · Lot 137
    £7,500≈ $12,612≈ €9,122Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    Pair of 'Wilhelmiina' chairs, circa 1959

    Painted birch plywood, bent birch laminated plywood

    Each: 67.7 x 53.1 x 62.5 cm (26 5/8 x 20 7/8 x 24 5/8 in.)

    Phillips · Sep 26, 2013 · Lot 230
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗

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