Olli Mannermaa

Olli Mannermaa (1921–1998) was a Finnish interior architect. He was born in Turku.

He had two brothers, Pentti and Esko Mannermaa.

Training

Interior architect, SIO / Institute for Applied Arts (now University of Art and Design Helsinki), Helsinki, Finland 1949

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)

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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