Domus Chair
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Ilmari Tapiovaara's Domus Chair has moved beyond its 1946 student housing origins to grace private and public spaces worldwide. Its contoured wooden seat, signature short armrests, and refined proportions unite ergonomic comfort with understated elegance. The chair’s inviting warmth and familiar character bring a sense of belonging to any space. Available in natural oak or birch — unadorned or upholstered — and made in Finland.
Domus Chair was created as part of a series of furniture for the Domus Academica student housing complex in Helsinki. Merging functionality with comfort, the distinctive short armrests provide both support and freedom of movement.
Praised for its comfort, versatility and elegant silhouette, the chair soon gained international recognition. It was sold in the United Kingdom under the name “Staxx” (the design lends itself to convenient stackability) and in North America as the “Finn Chair”, a nod to its Nordic character. From libraries and universities to cafes and upmarket homes, the Domus Chair proved itself equally at home in public and private interiors.
- Frame versions:
- Solid birch, Solid oak
- Seat and back core:
- Form-pressed birch veneer
- Seat and back surface versions:
- Birch veneer, Oak veneer, Fabric upholstery and PU foam padding, Leather upholstery and PU foam padding
Stackable up to four chairs
Made in Finland
Domus Chair is available with or without upholstery. Here are some examples.
