Olli Mannermaa (1921–1998) was a Finnish interior architect. He was born in Turku and had two brothers, Pentti and Esko Mannermaa.

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Exhibitions edit

  • 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 edit

  • 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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