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)