Moderno

Moderno product series was the first commercial breakthrough for Yrjö Kukkapuro. It was designed during 1956-62.

The product series was originally created by the request of an architect acquaintance. The architect was planning a decoration for a chain of shoe stores and was looking for a comfortable chair for the customers to sit in. During that time the customers were seated by the customer servant, that also put the shoes on their feet which were resting on a footstool.

The product series that included comfortable lounge chair, swivel chair and rocking chair was later complemented by chairs suitable for cafés and offices, that remain popular to this day.

Moderno product series fits well into public places, but also home environments. During the past years Moderno chairs have become popular seating solution for restaurants and bars.

Moderno furniture is manufactured by a Finnish company Lepo Product Oy.