Pirkka table, 240 x 80 cm, white

Artek's Pirkka table is part of the Pirkka series designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1955. The white Pirkka table features a solid birch frame and tabletop. The round and tapered legs and braces of the Pirkka table support the tabletop which is composed of two solid birch wood pieces. 

The Pirkka series, which imitates Finnish peasant furniture, is one of the most popular Finnish furniture series of all time and has also gained a worldwide reputation. The Pirkka series consists of a table, chair, bar stool, bench, and a stool, which was the first piece designed for the range. The solid wood Pirkka series was originally manufactured by Laukaan Puu. In 2010 Artek acquired the rights to manufacture designs by Ilmari Tapiovaara, also including the Pirkka series.

Ilmari Tapiovaara

Since its founding in 1935, Finnish furniture manufacturer Artek has stood at the intersection of Nordic design, architecture and art. By doing so, Artek has elevated Finnish design, along with Aino and Alvar Aalto's furniture, to global recognition. Artek’s furniture and lighting are cornerstones of Finnish design, gracing numerous homes and public spaces worldwide. Even today, most of Artek's wooden furniture is crafted in Finland.