Yrjö Kukkapuro (1933–2025) was a renowned Finnish furniture designer celebrated for his pioneering approach to ergonomics, experimental forms, and modern seating design. Emerging from the strong tradition of Scandinavian modernism, Kukkapuro combined functional comfort with sculptural expression, creating pieces that blurred the line between industrial design and art. Throughout his long career, he became internationally recognised for iconic works such as the Karuselli Chair and the Experiment series, often using innovative materials including fibreglass, molded plastic, and metal. His work evolved from strict modernism toward a more expressive postmodern language in the 1970s and 1980s, while always maintaining a deep focus on the relationship between the human body and furniture.