The Futuro House

The Futuro House was conceived by Matti Suuronen in 1968 as a "portable" ski chalet. It is an iconic piece of architecture and this site is devoted to documenting the history of the Futuro and the current status and whereabouts of the remaining examples.





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About "Things Futuro" | TheFuturoHouse.com Collection

Our interest in the Futuro House quickly became our passion for the Futuro House and eventually, perhaps some might say, our obsession with the Futuro House. We collect books, magazines, collectibles and other items that relate to the Futuro House in some way. As is the case with all collections it started off relatively small with easy to obtain pieces but over time it has become quite extensive and worthy of "Futuro Nuts".

The collection contains all manner of items from unique original pieces from the early days of Futuro through contemporary mass-produced items and everything in between. The collection currently (as of the date of the latest addition/update to this page) comprises 499 physical items plus 160 "digital" items (in particular digital copies of newspaper articles) and these pages are effectively the collection's "catalog".

Additional items can also be found in The Charles Cleworth Futuro House Archive and in several smaller collections and archives.

As is the case with most collectors we are always looking to add to this collection so if you have Futuro related items for sale or know of any Futuro items for sale please let us know.

A Few Notes Relating To This Collection
  • Out Of Date Item Descriptions: Item descriptions were accurate at the time collection items were acquired but may have become outdated since. In the event that information pertaining to an item has changed following the reference links in item descriptions will take you to pages where that updated information can be found.
  • Translation: There are a number of items in this collection in languages other than English. While Google Translate can be a valuable tool it is never as good as a true translation by a bi-lingual person. Such items will display a "Translate" icon. If you are able and would be willing to translate an item please click the "Translate" icon for that item to send an email requesting high res files for the purposes of translation. Thank you in advance for any help you can offer. You would receive full attribution for the translation along with a link to your own website (or other website of your choosing) and you would also have the satisfaction of knowing your are contributing to the Futuro knowledge store here on this website.
  • Copyright: These pages contain photographs of various books, magazines and other items in this collection. Many of these items, and certainly the majority of the books and magazines are subject to copyright and the images are deliberately of a fairly low resolution and are used here simply to catalogue this collection and to provide you with a glimpse of what you would be getting if you chose to follow a similar path to us and purchase any of these items for yourself. If you wish to display any of this subject matter on your own website or otherwise use it please respect the publishers copyright and purchase your own copy.
  • Amazon Links: These pages are not aimed at advertising and we are not trying to sell you anything. However, there are expenses with keeping up a website such as this and we spend a great deal of time researching and trying to maintain this site as the most up to date and complete Futuro House resource on the web. So if, and only if, you already intend to purchase for yourself something we have in this collection please consider using the links provided here to do so if the price is right (we strongly suggest exploring other online retailers as well before making a purchase; most of the links here are to Amazon and while their prices are almost always competitive they are not always the cheapest). Doing this will not increase your cost but it will earn us a small (and it is small) commission on the sale that will be put towards our recurring web hosting costs. You know what the proverbial "they" say - every little helps!
  • Item Loans: We have in the past loaned items to institutions for various exhibitions (details here) and, on a case by case basis, are prepared to do so again in the future. If you are interested in such a loan please contact us with details of the Institution and/or Exhibition making the inquiry, the dates the items would be required and which items you are interested in displaying.
Sections Of The Collection

Postal Items

Listed below are stamps, covers and other philately related items included in this collection.

Latest Update(s)/Addition(s) ***
  1. Covers - 1978 Mint Cover Featuring The Dombai Futuro | Purchased 020814
  2. Covers - 1985 Mint Cover Featuring The Dombai Futuro | Purchased 090713
  3. PhilexFrance82 - 1982 CNES 20th Anniversary French Stamp Cover - Envelope Features Futuro Outside CNIT | Purchased 071917
  4. PhilexFrance82 - 1982 Folon Designed French Stamps Cover - Envelope Features Futuro Outside CNIT | Purchased 072717
  5. PhilexFrance82 - 1982 Limited Ed. Stamps "Presentation Folder" - Front Cover Photo Inc. Futuro Outside CNIT | Purchased 062917
  6. PhilexFrance82 - 1982 Republique De Djibouti Stamp - Features Futuro Outside CNIT | Purchased 070817
  7. PhilexFrance82 - 1982 Republique De Djibouti Stamp Die Proof - Features Futuro Outside CNIT | Purchased 070617
  8. PhilexFrance82 - 1982 Republique De Djibouti Stamp First Day Cover - Stamp Features Futuro Outside CNIT | Purchased 062917
  9. PhilexFrance82 - 1982 Republique De Djibouti Stamp Limited Edition Collectors Set - Features Futuro Outside CNIT | Purchased 081217
  10. PhilexFrance82 - 1982 Republique De Djibouti Stamp Mint Sheet - Features Futuro Outside CNIT | Purchased 070817
  11. PhilexFrance82 - 1982 Republique De Djibouti Stamp Strip - Features Futuro Outside CNIT | Purchased 070317
  12. PhilexFrance82 - 1982 São Tomé E Príncipe Stamps Cancelled Sheet - Graphics That Include Futuro Outside CNIT | Purchased 062917
  13. PhilexFrance82 - 1982 São Tomé E Príncipe Stamps Mint Sheet - Graphics That Include Futuro Outside CNIT | Purchased 072117
  14. PhilexFrance82 - 1982 São Tomé E Príncipe Stamps Imperforated Strip - Graphics That Include Futuro Outside CNIT | Purchased 070617
  15. PhilexFrance82 - 1982 São Tomé E Príncipe Stamps Mint Strip - Graphics That Include Futuro Outside CNIT | Purchased 070117
  16. *** Postcard/First Day Cover CNIT - 062082 | Received 052221
  17. The Futuro Stamp - 23 October 1971 "Cover" | Purchased 071220
  18. The Futuro Stamp - 31 October 1971 "Cover" | Purchased 120917
  19. The Futuro Stamp - December 1971 "Cover" | Purchased 041517
  20. The Futuro Stamp - First Day Cover | Purchased 042117
  21. The Futuro Stamp - First Day Cover | Purchased 050518
  22. *** The Futuro Stamp - First Day Cover | Purchased 051421
  23. *** The Futuro Stamp - First Day Cover | Received 052221
  24. The Futuro Stamp - Numerical Cancel | Purchased 111612
  25. The Futuro Stamp - Original Collection | Purchased 091612
  26. *** The Futuro Stamp - Souvenir Stamp & Folder | Received 052221
  27. The Futuro Stamp - Stamp On Airmail Envelope | Purchased 090413
  28. The Futuro Stamp - "Triple" First Day Cover | Purchased 081713
  29. The Futuro Stamp - Two First Day Covers | Purchased 082413
  30. *** The Futuro Stamp - Two Small Undated Press Clippings | Received 052221
  31. The Futuro Stamp - US First Day Cover | Purchased 040417

Russian Mint Cover - 1978 | Purchased 020814

This 1978 Russian Mint Cover features the Dombai Futuro. There is also a 1985 Russian Mint Cover which features a different image of the Futuro.

Dombai Futuro - 1978 Mint Cover

Dombai Futuro - 1978 Mint Cover

CNES Anniversary Cover | Purchased 071917

PhilexFrance82 was a philately exhibition held at the CNIT (Centre Des Nouvelles Industries Et Technologies) in La Défense in Paris, France in 1982. It was one of a series of such events with others taking place in 1989 and 1999. At the time the Saint-Ouen Futuro was located outside the CNIT and a number of philately related items commemorating Philexfrance82 featured the Futuro in some way.

On 051582 France issued a stamp commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Centre National D'études Spatiales (National Space Studies Centre). This particular cover of this stamp is dated 062082 and so it is not technically a "first day cover".

The cover features the 051582 stamp with a Philexfrance82 cancellation. The envelope displays a photo of the CNIT and, though small, the Futuro is clearly visible in front of the CNIT. We are assuming that this was some kind of a "souvenir" cover available for people attending Philexfrance82. The same photo can also be seen on this cover

PhilexFrance82 - CNES Anniversary Cover 062082

PhilexFrance82 - CNES Anniversary Cover 062082 - Detail

PhilexFrance82 "Presentation Folder" | Purchased 062917

When we saw this item on E-Bay e were not actually sure exactly what it was other than it was clearly associated with PhilexFrance82 and it showed the Saint-Ouen Futuro during its days outside the CNIT (Centre Des Nouvelles Industries Et Technologies) in La Défense in Paris, France.

Being avid collectors of all "Things Futuro" knowing exactly what the item was was actually secondary to the fact it showed a Futuro and so we bid on and subsequently purchased the item.

PhilexFrance82 was one of a series of philately exhibitions that took place in France in 1982, 1989 and 1999. There are a number of different philately related items that commemorate PhilexFrance82 that feature the Saint-Ouen Futuro in some way.

Once we "got our hands on" this item we found it was a "self-described" limited edition (#53 of 250) "artistic sheet" (according to Google Translate; we would characterize it as a "presentation folder") that includes examples of six different stamps issued by France to mark PhilexFrance82 (though there are ten stamps total with four being duplicates).

The stamps are cancelled though each has a different date between 061082 and 062182; pure conjecture on our part but we are wondering if this was an item someone attending PhilexFrance82 would have purchased and then collected the various cancellations on the different days of the exhibition.

The stamps themselves have nothing to do with Futuro but the item rightfully gains it's place in this collection because the front cover of the folder features a photograph of the CNIT which includes the Futuro (to the lower right).

PhilexFrance82 - French Stamps Presentation Folder

PhilexFrance82 - French Stamps Presentation Folder - Detail

PhilexFrance82 - French Stamps Presentation Folder

1982 Republique De Djibouti Cover | Purchased 062917

PhilexFrance was a series of philately exhibitions held in France in 1982, 1989 and 1999. A number of first day covers and other philately related items associated with PhilexFrance82 (061182-062182) featured the Saint-Ouen Futuro that was located outside the CNIT (Centre Des Nouvelles Industries Et Technologies) in La Défense in Paris, France at that time.

This particular item is a nice Republique De Djibouti first day cover dated 051082 with two stamps commemorating PhilexFrance82. One of the stamps features graphics that include the CNIT along with the Futuro in front. Other items relating to this particular stamp can be found here, here, here, here and here.

1982 Republique De Djibouti FDC - PhilexFrance82

1982 Republique De Djibouti FDC - PhilexFrance82 - Detail

1982 Republique De Djibouti Stamp | Purchased 070817

PhilexFrance was a series of philately exhibitions held in France in 1982, 1989 and 1999. A number of first day covers and other philately related items associated with PhilexFrance82 (061182-062182) featured the Saint-Ouen Futuro that was located outside the CNIT (Centre Des Nouvelles Industries Et Technologies) in La Défense in Paris, France at that time.

The Republique De Djibouti issued two stamps commemorating PhilexFrance82. One of the stamps features graphics that include the CNIT along with the Futuro in front. This particular item is a mint sheet featuring the two Djibouti stamps. Other items relating to this particular stamp can be found here, here, here, here and here.

1982 Republique De Djibouti 1982 Stamp Mint Sheet - PhilexFrance82

1982 Republique De Djibouti 1982 Stamp Mint Sheet - PhilexFrance82 - Detail

1982 Republique De Djibouti Stamp | Purchased 070317

This mint stamp strip includes two stamps issued in 1982 by the Republique De Djibouti to commemorate PhilexFrance82, one of a series of philately exhibitions held in 1982, 1989 and 1999.

PhilexFrance82 was held at CNIT (Centre Des Nouvelles Industries Et Technologies) in La Défense in Paris, France. At the time the Saint-Ouen Futuro was located outside the CNIT.

One of the two stamps features the CNIT and, just visible bottom left, the Futuro in front of the building. It is one of several first day covers, stamps and other philately related items associated with PhilexFrance82 that included the Futuro. Other items related to this particular stamp can be found here, here, here, here and here.

1982 Republique De Djibouti Perforated Strip - Two Stamps - PhilexFrance82

1982 Republique De Djibouti Perforated Strip - Two Stamps - PhilexFrance82 - Stamp Detail

São Tomé E Príncipe Stamps | Purchased 072117

PhilexFrance82 was a philately exhibition held at the CNIT (Centre Des Nouvelles Industries Et Technologies) in La Défense in Paris, France in 1982. It was one of a series of such events with others taking place in 1989 and 1999. At the time the Saint-Ouen Futuro was located outside the CNIT and a number of philately related items commemorating Philexfrance82 featured the Futuro in some way.

The República Democrática De São Tomé E Príncipe issued two stamps for PhilexFrance82 with a transportation theme. Neither stamp featured the Futuro but it was included, along with the CNIT and Eiffel Tower, in some non-stamp graphics included in sheets of the actual stamps.

This mint sheet initially appears to contain nine stamps; in fact it is eight, four each of two stamps. In the center is what appears to be a stamp but in fact is not and it is that image that includes the Futuro (though it is hard to spot).

This sheet is one of several items in this collection featuring the República Democrática De São Tomé E Príncipe stamps and the associated graphic; others can be found here, here and here.

República Democrática De São Tomé E Príncipe Stamps - Mint Sheet - PhilexFrance82

República Democrática De São Tomé E Príncipe Stamps - Mint Sheet - PhilexFrance82 - Detail

São Tomé E Príncipe Stamps | Purchased 070117

In 1982 the República Democrática De São Tomé E Príncipe issued two stamps to mark PhilexFrance82, one of a series of philately exhibitions held in France in 1982, 1989 and 1999.

PhilexFrance82 was held at the CNIT (Centre Des Nouvelles Industries Et Technologies) in La Défense in Paris, France and several PhilexFrance82 philately related items in some way feature the Saint-Ouen Futuro during its time outside the CNIT.

This mint strip is one of several items in this collection featuring the República Democrática De São Tomé E Príncipe stamps (others can be found here, here and here). The strip features one of each stamp along with a graphic in the center that includes the Futuro (though it is small and difficult to see).

República Democrática De São Tomé E Príncipe Stamps - Stamp Strip Mint Perforated - PhilexFrance82

República Democrática De São Tomé E Príncipe Stamps - Stamp Strip Mint Perforated - PhilexFrance82 - Detail

Futuro Stamp - December 1971 "Cover" | Purchased 041517

When we saw this item on an auction site recently we thought it was another First Day Cover of the Futuro stamp and we did not notice the date was 120471; given the date it is actually a "Non-First Day Cover" but nevertheless it is nice addition to the collection. The text on the "cover" appears to relate to a philatelic society as far as we can tell from Google Translate.

Many examples of the Futuro stamp, first day covers featuring the stamp and other items related to this stamp can be found on this page.

December 1971 Cover

Futuro Stamp - Numerical Cancel | Purchased 111612

Wikipedia defines Numerical Cancels as "cancels whereby numbers were used to identify specific post offices." We are not stamp collectors and know nothing about stamp collecting and to be frank the explanation does not mean a whole lot to us. Nevertheless this is an example of a "numerical cancel" featuring the 1971 Futuro Stamp.

Many examples of the Futuro stamp, first day covers featuring the stamp and other items related to this stamp can be found on this page.

The Futuro Stamp - Numerical Cancel

Futuro Stamp - Original Collection | Purchased 091612

In 1971 Finland issued a stamp to commemorate the plastics industry; the stamp featured the Futuro House (Scott # 0190-0511). The stamp was issued 102071.

The photo below shows our original collection of examples of the Futuro stamp (listed from top to bottom and left to right):
  • Two First Day Covers (there are other different examples; if you have any or know of any for sale please let us know)
  • Plate block of four stamps
  • First Day Cancelled block of four stamps
  • Five Mint stamps
  • Five used stamps
Many examples of the Futuro stamp, first day covers featuring the stamp and other items related to this stamp can be found on this page.

The Futuro Stamp - All

Futuro Stamp - Two First Day Covers | Purchased 082413

This pair of Futuro Stamp First Day Covers feature different covers than those we had previously added to this collection. In addition one is unusual in that it features four stamps.

Many examples of the Futuro stamp, first day covers featuring the stamp and other items related to this stamp can be found on this page.

First Day Cover

First Day Cover

Futuro Stamp - October 1971 "Cover" | Purchased 071220

102071 saw the issue of the commemorative Futuro Stamp (Scott # 0190-0511). This collection contains several different Covers from the first day of issue. This particular "cover" was mailed three days later on 102371.

Many examples of the Futuro stamp, first day covers featuring the stamp and other items related to this stamp can be found on this page.

The Futuro Stamp - 102320 Cover

Futuro Stamp - First Day Cover | Received 052221

There are multiple examples of First Day Covers of the commemorative Futuro Stamp issued in Finland on 102071. On this version the graphic featured on the envelope is a simple map of Finland.

Many examples of the Futuro stamp, first day covers featuring the stamp and other items related to this stamp can be found on this page.

The Futuro Stamp - FDC - 102071 - Finland Map

Futuro Stamp - Souvenir Stamp & Folder | Received 052221

In 1971 Finland issued a stamp (Scott # 0190-0511) to commemorate the plastics industry; the stamp featured the Futuro House. The stamp was issued 102071.

This small Souvenir Folder commemorates the stamp's issue. It includes an example of the stamp along with some specific details about the stamp and a recounting of the "story" behind the stamp.

Many examples of the Futuro stamp, first day covers featuring the stamp and other items related to this stamp can be found on this page.

The Futuro Stamp - Souvenir Stamp & Folder - Front

The Futuro Stamp - Souvenir Stamp & Folder - Inside 1

The Futuro Stamp - Souvenir Stamp & Folder - Inside 2

Postcard/First Day Cover CNIT - 062082 | Received 052221

PhilexFrance82 was a philately exhibition held at the CNIT (Centre Des Nouvelles Industries Et Technologies) in La Défense in Paris, France in 1982. It was one of a series of such events with others taking place in 1989 and 1999. At the time the Saint-Ouen Futuro was located outside the CNIT and a number of philately related items commemorating Philexfrance82 featured the Futuro in some way.

Here we have an item that in and of itself is not related to Futuro but, as can be seen in the second of the two photos below, the Futuro can be seen (just) in the graphics on the card bottom left.

This item is technically a Post Card, at least based on the annotation "Carte Postale" top left, and we were initially planning to add the item to the postcards section of the site.

However the graphic on the card carries the date 062082 and the postmark is also 062082 which suggest this is some sort of commemorative cover and so we have added it to this page.

Postcard/First Day Cover CNIT - 062082

Postcard/First Day Cover CNIT - 062082 - Detail

Russian Mint Cover - 1985 | Purchased 090713

Update 020714

It turns out there are indeed two covers featuring the Dombai Futuro. This one is from 1985 and the other is from 1978. They each feature a different image of the Dombai Futuro. As unobservant as we are we had never noticed that the images were different.

Original Information 090713

We have seen photos and examples of this Russian Mint Cover featuring the Dombai Futuro in several places. It is always stated that it dates from 1978 (usually 122678). This example actually has the date 1985 printed on the back so either the cover was issued again in later years after being first issued in 1978 or there never was a 1978 issue and other reports are mistaken. If you have an example of this cover we would be interested to hear how it is dated on the back.

The image featured on the cover is an artist's rendering of the photograph on this 1981 postcard that, coincidentally, we added to this collection the same day as this cover.

Dombai Futuro - 1985 Mint Cover

Dombai Futuro - 1985 Mint Cover

PhilexFrance82 Folon Stamps Cover | Purchased 072717

In 1982 France issued two stamps designed by Belgian artist Jean-Michel Folon to commemorate PhilexFrance82 a philately exhibition held at the CNIT (Centre Des Nouvelles Industries Et Technologies) in La Défense in Paris, France in 1982.

The 1982 event was one of a series of such events with others taking place in 1989 and 1999. At the time the Saint-Ouen Futuro was located outside the CNIT and a number of philately related items commemorating Philexfrance82 featured the Futuro in some way.

This cover features the two Folon stamps with Philexfrance82 cancellations dated 061482. The envelope includes a photo of the CNIT and, though small, the Futuro is clearly visible in front of the CNIT. We are assuming that this was some kind of a "souvenir" cover available for people attending Philexfrance82. The same photo can also be seen on this cover.

PhilexFrance82 - Folon Stamps 061482 Cover

PhilexFrance82 - Folon Stamps 061482 Cover - Detail

1982 Republique De Djibouti Stamp | Purchased 070817

This cancelled stamp was issued in 1982 by the Republique De Djibouti to commemorate PhilexFrance82, one of a series of philately exhibitions held in 1982, 1989 and 1999. PhilexFrance82 was held at CNIT (Centre Des Nouvelles Industries Et Technologies) in La Défense in Paris, France. At the time the Saint-Ouen Futuro was located outside the CNIT.

This stamp is one of several first day covers, stamps and other philately related items associated with PhilexFrance82 that included the Futuro. Other items related to this particular stamp can be found here, here, here, here and here.

1982 Republique De Djibouti 1982 Stamp - PhilexFrance82

1982 Republique De Djibouti 1982 Stamp - PhilexFrance82 - Detail

1982 Republique De Djibouti Stamp | Purchased 070617

In 1982 the Republique De Djibouti issued two stamps to commemorate PhilexFrance82, one of a series of philately exhibitions held in 1982, 1989 and 1999.

PhilexFrance82 was held at CNIT (Centre Des Nouvelles Industries Et Technologies) in La Défense in Paris, France. At the time the Saint-Ouen Futuro was located outside the CNIT.

The collecting of stamps is not something we have ever engaged in but as we were looking at different examples of items related to PhilexFrance82 it became apparent that there are all sorts of "variations" on any given stamp.

We could have been satisfied with a single example of any given stamp or other item that included the Futuro in some way but the collector "bug" seemingly persuaded us to the view that this collection of "Things Futuro" should include different variations of what might be considered "the same item".

One of the two Republique De Djibouti stamps features the CNIT and, just visible bottom left, the Futuro in front of the building and this item is (we believe) a "die proof" of that stamp; a print of the stamp design directly from the engraved die onto oversized card stock.

The print is of very high quality. It is one of several first day covers, stamps and other philately related items associated with PhilexFrance82 that included the Futuro. Other items related to this particular stamp can be found here, here, here, here and here.

1982 Republique De Djibouti Die Proof - PhilexFrance82

1982 Republique De Djibouti Die Proof - PhilexFrance82 - Detail

1982 Republique De Djibouti Die Proof - PhilexFrance82 - Close Up Detail

1982 Limited Ed. Collectors Stamp Set | Purchased 081217

In 1982 by the Republique De Djibouti issues two stamps to commemorate PhilexFrance82, one of a series of philately exhibitions held in 1982, 1989 and 1999.

PhilexFrance82 was held at CNIT (Centre Des Nouvelles Industries Et Technologies) in La Défense in Paris, France. At the time the Saint-Ouen Futuro was located outside the CNIT.

This is a limited edition (3489 of 5000) presentation set featuring the two stamps. One of the stamps features the Futuro as does the postmark.

The stamp is one of several first day covers, stamps and other philately related items associated with PhilexFrance82 that included the Futuro. Other items related to this particular stamp can be found here, here, here, here and here.

1982 Republique De Djibouti 1982 Stamps - PhilexFrance82 - Limited Edition Collectors Set - Front

1982 Republique De Djibouti 1982 Stamps - PhilexFrance82 - Limited Edition Collectors Set - back

1982 Republique De Djibouti 1982 Stamps - PhilexFrance82 - Limited Edition Collectors Set - Detail

São Tomé E Príncipe Stamps | Purchased 062917

PhilexFrance82 was a philately exhibition held at the CNIT (Centre Des Nouvelles Industries Et Technologies) in La Défense in Paris, France in 1982. It was one of a series of such events with others taking place in 1989 and 1999. At the time the Saint-Ouen Futuro was located outside the CNIT and a number of philately related items commemorating Philexfrance82 featured the Futuro in some way.

The República Democrática De São Tomé E Príncipe issued two stamps for PhilexFrance82 with a transportation theme. Neither stamp featured the Futuro but it was included, along with the CNIT and Eiffel Tower, in some non-stamp graphics included in sheets of the actual stamps.

Here we have a sheet of what appears to be nine stamps; in fact it is eight, four each of two stamps. In the center is what initially appears to be a stamp but in fact is not and that image does actually include the Futuro (though it is hard to spot). Though clearly never "mailed" the stamps do carry a cancellation dated 062182, the last day of PhilexFrance82.

This sheet is one of several items in this collection featuring the República Democrática De São Tomé E Príncipe stamps and the associated graphic; others can be found here, here and here.

República Democrática De São Tomé E Príncipe Stamps - Sheet Cancellation - PhilexFrance82

República Democrática De São Tomé E Príncipe Stamps - Sheet Cancellation - PhilexFrance82 - Detail

São Tomé E Príncipe Stamps | Purchased 070617

PhilexFrance82, one of a series of philately exhibitions held in France in 1982, 1989 and 1999, was held at the CNIT (Centre Des Nouvelles Industries Et Technologies) in La Défense in Paris, France.

Several PhilexFrance82 philately related items in some way feature the Saint-Ouen Futuro which was located outside the CNIT at the time including this mint strip featuring two stamps issued by the República Democrática De São Tomé E Príncipe. The stamps themselves do not include the Futuro but the graphic in the center of the strip which carries an image of the CNIT does show the Futuro (very small and difficult to see) in front of the CNIT.

This item is one of several in this collection featuring the República Democrática De São Tomé E Príncipe stamps and the associated graphic; others can be found here, here and here.

República Democrática De São Tomé E Príncipe Stamps - Stamp Block Mint Imperforated - PhilexFrance82

República Democrática De São Tomé E Príncipe Stamps - Stamp Block Mint Imperforated - PhilexFrance82 - Detail

Futuro Stamp - October 1971 "Cover" | Purchased 120917

When we recently noticed this item on an auction site we thought it was another version of a First Day Cover of the Futuro stamp and we did not notice the cancellation date was actually 103171 and not 102071, the first day of issue of the stamp, so it should perhaps be described as a "Non-First Day Cover".

The cover carries the logo "UF XXV" which was the logo for Upseerifilatelistit r.y. (translates as the "Officer philatelists registered association" - our thanks to Marko Home for the information and the translation) a stamp collectors club founded in 1946 for the officers of the Finnish army.

Many examples of the Futuro stamp, first day covers featuring the stamp and other items related to this stamp can be found on this page.

October 1971 Cover

Futuro Stamp - First Day Cover | Purchased 042117

There are several variants of the Futuro Stamp First Day Cover. The graphic on this one features a flower and watering can.

Many examples of the Futuro stamp, first day covers featuring the stamp and other items related to this stamp can be found on this page.

Watering Can Cover

Futuro Stamp - First Day Cover | Purchased 050518

There are several examples of First Day Covers of the commemorative Futuro Stamp issued in Finland on 102071 in this collection already but when we saw this one for sale a little while ago the "collector bug" caused us to determine that while we had several examples already this FDC was just a little different in that it was a plain envelope with no graphics of any kind and so here it is!

Many examples of the Futuro stamp, first day covers featuring the stamp and other items related to this stamp can be found on this page.

The Futuro Stamp - FDC - Plain Envelope Without Graphics

Futuro Stamp - Airmail Envelope | Purchased 090413

Our collection already includes several examples of the 1971 Finnish stamp issued to commemorate the plastics industry and featuring the Futuro House. We found this to be an interesting example as it was used on an airmail envelope rather than on cover stationary and decided it would make a worthy addition to the collection.

Many examples of the Futuro stamp, first day covers featuring the stamp and other items related to this stamp can be found on this page.

Futuro Stamp - Airmail Envelope

Futuro Stamp - "Triple" First Day Cover | Purchased 081713

We already had a couple of First Day Covers of the 1971 Finnish stamp (Scott # 0190-0511) issued to commemorate the plastics industry and featuring the Futuro House. This example is unusual in that it actually has three stamps rather than the more usual one.

Many examples of the Futuro stamp, first day covers featuring the stamp and other items related to this stamp can be found on this page.

Futuro Stamp - Three In One Cover

Futuro Stamp - US First Day Cover | Purchased 040417

102071 saw the issue of the commemorative Futuro Stamp (Scott # 0190-0511). This collection contains several different Covers from the first day of issue. This particular one was mailed to the USA and features a "globe" graphic with the annotation "First Day Cover".

Many examples of the Futuro stamp, first day covers featuring the stamp and other items related to this stamp can be found on this page.

The Futuro Stamp - FDC To USA

Futuro Stamp - First Day Cover | Purchased 051421

There are multiple examples of First Day Covers of the commemorative Futuro Stamp issued in Finland on 102071. This variation has a stylized "M" as the graphic on the envelope; presumably some kind of a logo representing "Muoviteollisuus" or "Plastics Industry".

Many examples of the Futuro stamp, first day covers featuring the stamp and other items related to this stamp can be found on this page.

The Futuro Stamp - FDC - 102071

Futuro Stamp - Press Clippings | Received 052221

In 1971 Finland issued a stamp (Scott # 0190-0511) to commemorate the plastics industry; the stamp featured the Futuro House. The stamp was issued 102071.

These two small press clippings are about the issue of that stamp. They are undated and there is no indication as to the publication they came from.

Google Translate (which at times struggles with the Scandinavian languages) tells us the two clippings read as follows (the second seems likely to be a better translation than the first - not too sure there was ever a "baking place at the temporary post office on the B-stage of Helsinki's main post office"):
  • "The FIM 0.50 special stamp for the plastics industry will appear on 20 October as the first baking place at the temporary post office on the B-stage of Helsinki's main post office. The subject of the 5-color gravure label is the wide range of uses for plastic from button to plastic house, its designer. Pentti Rahikainen and edition 3 million."
  • "New stamps - The Finnish plastics industry is playing an increasingly important role in the country's economic and business life as well as in foreign trade. The year 1971 was varied and partly revolutionary in terms of its development. As a result, a special stamp for the plastics industry will also be issued as a follow-up to stamps representing various industries. The topic has been the wide range of uses for plastic, for example from a button to a plastic house. The date of publication is 20 October, FIM 0.50, drawn by Pentti Rahikainen, edition 3,000,000 and printing method 5-color gravure."
Many examples of the Futuro stamp, first day covers featuring the stamp and other items related to this stamp can be found on this page.

The Futuro Stamp - Undated Press Clippings Unknown Publication - 1

The Futuro Stamp - Undated Press Clippings Unknown Publication - 2

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