Olli Mannermaa

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