Interior architect Olli Mannermaa (1921–1998) had a long career with Tehokaluste, which is now Martela. Mannermaa is known particularly for his Kilta chair, which he designed in 1955. At the time of its creation Kilta was a ground-breaking chair, as its frame was cast out of a single piece of expanded plastic. Kilta is still in production, and the chair is part of the collections of museums such as MoMA in New York.
Kilta
Kilta - 70th anniversary chair
Kilta is a Finnish design classic that is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Designed by Olli Mannermaa in 1955, the Kilta chair was Finland's first plastic chair and is one of the most highly regarded Finnish design icons.
This anniversary chair is upholstered in warm brown Elmosoft leather and a polished aluminIum base. Each chair is decorated with a commemorative plaque: “Kilta 70 Years – anniversary of Martela Kilta Chair Designed by Olli Mannermaa, 1955.”
This limited edition honors the tradition of timeless design and sustainable work – a classic that is as relevant today as it was seven decades ago.
Materials
Seat: fully upholstered brown Elmosoft leather ES93129
Base: polished aluminium
Variants and features
Product code number
224RG = fully upholstered, five star base with castors, height adjustment, tilt mechanism
Sustainability
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