Yrjö Kukkapuro

Interior architect and designer Yrjö Kukkapuro (1933–2025) was one of the most internationally renowned names in Finnish furniture design and a pioneer of ergonomic seating design. Kukkapuro’s long career spanned over 70 years, during which he designed a large number of chairs, armchairs, work chairs and furniture for public spaces, many of which have become classics of Finnish design.

At the heart of Kukkapuro’s work were always comfort, the human scale and the idea that good furniture should serve its user both physically and visually. Today his products are part of the collections of Artek and Hem, among others, and his legacy is also carried on by YK Collection, which focuses on Kukkapuro products.