Description/
The line of Maija lights designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in the 1950s, were inspired by the children’s book Maya Bee, in particular the hive with its different layers. The result is the Maija lamp with the reclining discs showing the light is from a shimmering honeycomb. Tapiovaara developed several varieties and this particular piece and this piece featuring brass, is a rare variety.Tapiovaara was one of the most important Finnish interior architects and designers of his generation. He significantly shaped the international design of the 20th century. He had a focus on purity in line and colour – simplicity without sterility. Respect for craft traditions but a constant focus on new technological experiments. He was focusing on mass production ‘to give better to more’ and this led him to have interest for chromium plated tubular steel such as in the Kiki chair that had won the Gold Medal at the Milan Triennale of 1960.
Ilmari Tapiovaara
designer
Date/
1950s
Material/
Brass, Metal, Steel
Dimension/
14.0 x 139.0 x 14.0 cm (5.5 x 54.7 x 5.5 in)
Style/
Historic
Heritage/
Finland
Ships from/
Barcelona
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