Yrjö Kukkapuro Experiment Lounge Chair

A 1980s icon that combines comfort with quirkiness.

MoMA Exclusive: An eye-catching classic. the Experiment Chair combines the profile of a traditional upholstery lounge chair with brightly colored. quirky arms and chrome tubing. Conceived in 1982 by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro. a designer with work in MoMA’s collection. the Experiment Lounge Chair merges ergonomic comfort with structural detail. This version of the chair features upholstery in ultramarine blue fabric. symbolizing waves on a lake. and bright red arms. denoting fire. The chair is crafted in Poland from solid beech wood. chromed steel. PU foam. and plywood. Kukkapuro was a leading figure in the Finnish functionalism movement. famous for their maxim form follows function and espousing a minimalist approach to design. For the Experiment Chair. Kukkapuro sought to add art to Functionalism. bringing a romantic flair to an everyday functional piece of furniture. The Experiment Lounge Chair measures 30h x 22w x 32d with a 15h seat and 21 seat depth. Comes flat-packed. easy assembly required.