Yrjö Kukkapuro is one of Finland’s most internationally known and award-winning furniture designers and one of the most important modernists in Finnish furniture design.
Kukkapuro’s design work is based on both aesthetic and functional innovation, user experience and ergonomics. During his exceptionally long career on for more than 60 years, Yrjö Kukkapuro has created several modern classics.
Today, objects designed by Kukkapuro are shown in permanent exhibitions as well such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Kukkapuro’s design career extends over the years from the mid – 50s to present.
The cornerstone of Kukkapuro’s production is an architectural design inspired structure consisting of separate components.
Series component thinking has dominated his production from the Studio Collection in the early 60’s and until today.
– Yrjö Kukkapuro’s aesthetics and above all his understanding of manufacturing lies completely in line with our company.
With a common starting point around form, function and manufacturing Blond is extremely happy to have been asked to manage a historic design heritage.
More designs by Yrjö Kukkapuro:
Blond x Yrjö Kukkapuro: The YK100 Series Debut at Salone del Mobile Milano
The YK100 lighting series, designed by Finnish modernist Yrjö Kukkapuro (1931-2025) and produced by Blond, …
The Finnish design world has lost one of its most significant influencers, professor Yrjö Kukkapuro
Yrjö Kukkapuro (1931-2025) The Finnish design world has lost one of its most significant influencers, …
Today, we’re reintroducing the Experiment Chair by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro – Hem
Today, we’re reintroducing the Experiment Chair by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro. Timeless, bold, and as …
Yrjö Kukkapuro – Magic Room, an exhibition pairs Kukkapuro’s iconic work with his greatest enduring source of inspiration – art
The Magic Room exhibition presents the colourful, imaginative and experimental oeuvre of a designer who …
YK100 Luminaire System by Yrjö Kukkapuro – Blond
Yrjö Kukkapuro is one of Finland’s most internationally known and award-winning furniture designers and one …
Travel as a tool @ Vandalorum
27 March – 19 September is a joint Nordic exhibition that considers the significance of …
New Moomin Furniture celebrates the 75th anniversary of beloved Finnish Moomin characters
Moomin Furniture line brings together Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro and artist and author Tove Jansson …
Grcic, Jongerius and Kukkapuro – a celebration of the chair
Artek at Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2014 Grcic, Jongerius and Kukkapuro – a celebration of …
Karuselli lounge chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro – Artek
Artek will kick off 2014 with the 50th anniversary of the Karuselli lounge chair, a …
Union of Ergonomics and Art – Artek at imm cologne 2014
Artek will kick off 2014 with the 50th anniversary of the Karuselli lounge chair, a …
Yrjö Kukkapuro and Artek have concluded a partnership agreement
The work of Finnish interior architect and furniture designer Yrjö Kukkapuro will get a new …