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)