Kova Chairs at the Heart of Helsinki’s Top Lounges

Mobel is proud to have supplied our Kova chairs to the prestigious Top Lounges at Eteläesplanadi 12. These iconic chairs—honored with the Habitare Top Ten (1997) and Pro Finnish Design Prize (1999)—bring both elegance and comfort to the penthouse’s refined interiors.

Top Lounges had already chosen Kova chairs for their spaces in the past. The reason for acquiring new chairs is simple: the chairs have proven to be exceptionally comfortable, durable, and timeless in their original design—qualities that perfectly match the venue’s atmosphere.

Designed by Jouko Järvisalo (1995–96), the Kova chair features a lightweight yet robust shell made from solid birch wood and laminated aircraft plywood. Its innovative structure includes steel tubing integrated into carved slots on the seat’s sides and solid wood front legs joined with a refined mortise-and-tenon technique—creating a chair that is light, sturdy and visually graceful.

Set within a historic building’s top-floor, the venue offers sophisticated event space—including panoramic rooftop terraces overlooking Esplanade Park and two lavish rooftop saunas with adjoining lounges. A remarkable fusion of heritage, design, and modern luxury.