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Unique adjustable four-seater sofa, commissioned for a private residence, Helsinki
Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914–1999) · 1950s
Unsold / did not meet reserve
Estimate £4,000 – £6,000 (≈ $6,558 – $9,837) (≈ €5,113 – €7,670)
Offered at Phillips and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.
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- Medium
- Other · Other all other results →As published: “Leather, oak”
- Support
- Panel
- Category
- Furniture (named makers)
- Dimensions
- 103.5 x 277 x 96.8 cm (40 3/4 x 109 x 38 1/8 in.)
- Auction house
- Phillips
- Sale
- Nordic Design (UK050414)
- Date
- September 24, 2014
- Location
- London
- Lot
- 150
- Estimate
- £4,000 – £6,000 (≈ $6,558 – $9,837) (≈ €5,113 – €7,670)
- Source
- Auction house phillips.com ↗Retrieved Sep 27, 2026
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