Olli Mannermaa
Olli Mannermaa (1921–1998) was a Finnish interior architect. He was born in Turku and had two brothers, Pentti and Esko Mannermaa.
Olli Mannermaa
- Born
- Olli Mannermaa was born in 1921.
- Died
- Olli Mannermaa died in 1998.
- Nationality
- Finland
- Occupation
- designer
- Honours
- Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
- Languages
- Finnish
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Training
Training
• Interior architect, SIO / Institute for Applied Arts (now University of Art and Design Helsinki), Helsinki, Finland 1949
Exhibitions
Exhibitions
• 1978 "Muoto-Form" exhibition, Kunsthalle Helsinki • Entered designs at three Milan Triennales • Kilta chair (Martela), MoMa, New York, USA (the Kilta chair has also been included in numerous exhibitions around the world)
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Acknowledgments and awards
• 1989 Finnish Association of Interior Architects SIO honorary member • 1985 Central Chamber of Commerce gold medal • 1979 Knight of the Order of the White Rose • 1977 State Applied Arts Commission's award • 1955 Gold medal at the Finnish general fair for the Kilta chair • 1960-1971 Teacher of construction drawing at the Institute for Applied Arts (now University of Art and Design Helsinki)
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