<ul><li>Yrjo Kukkapuro, a Finnish furniture designer known for his comfortable and stylish chairs, passed away at the age of 91.</li><li>Mr. Kukkapuro designed a variety of furnishings, but was best known for his seating, with his chairs being widely used in public spaces in Finland.</li><li>He was an experimental modernist, using materials like fiberglass and other plastics, as well as organic materials like plywood and leather.</li><li>One of his most famous designs was Karuselli, a sleek lounge chair that could both swivel and rock.</li></ul>

Yrjo Kukkapuro, Who Made the Easiest of Easy Chairs, Dies at 91

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