Yrjö Kukkapuro (b. 1933)​​​​​​​ is one of the most prominent names in Finnish furniture design. Having begun his career in the 1950s, Kukkapuro has designed numerous pieces of furniture that have become sought-after design classics, such as the Karuselli chair, the Remmi series and the Ateljee armchair and sofa. 

Ateljee Kukkapuro, which has been the home and workspace of the Kukkapuros for decades, is an international attraction. Design Stories had the pleasure of visiting the studio and hearing about Yrjö Kukkapuro’s life’s work and the importance of the space and collaboration for creativity.