Yrjö Kukkapuro, blue Experiment Chair, 1982

In 1982, Yrjö Kukkapuro (1933-2025), now a renowned Finnish designer, underwent a "postmodern explosion." His Experiment Chair, with its sculptural and colorful armrests, was a prime example of this. It embodied the optimism of Finland in the early 1980s; the chair debuted at the 1982 Salone del Mobile and went on sale in 1984. Production ceased in 1995. The 91-year-old Kukkapuro considers the Experiment Chair the greatest success of his career.

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Chrome tubular frame, black leather seat, and blue corrugated birch plywood armrests. The chairs from the Experiment Series by manufacturer Avarte were produced in limited quantities and are rare. The chair is in reasonable condition with wear on the armrests and scuff marks on the leather (see photos for details). The cushion fillings for both the backrest and the seat have been renewed.