The work of Finnish interior architect and furniture designer Yrjö Kukkapuro has received a new home as part of the Artek Collection. The Karuselli lounge chair with it’s futuristic yet inviting design is the first of this addition. The lounge chair and ottoman feature a white fiberglass shell and base with chromed steel accents and […]

A chair designed 70 years ago is getting a very of-the-moment makeover from Hella Jongerius.The prolific Dutch designer is giving Armchair 401, a classic created by Alvar Aalto in 1933, a contemporary makeover via darker wood finishes and ravishing color blocked textiles—part of an initial collaboration with Artek on a ‘crisp and tactile collection of […]

The low Peg sofa table with rounded edges and accentuated curves is available in solid ash wood (in natural, walnut, wenge or ebony finishings) giving it a soft appearance. All of its details are rounded, from the table top profile to the legs. It is characterised in particular by the intersection of the structure and […]

The Rabari Collection features three carpets made from 100 percent New Zealand wool. Each one has been handmade in India using traditional hand-woven Sumak techniques – a method that produces finely woven, durable material. The collection was designed in partnership with London studio Doshi Levien and Barcelona based Spanish rug maker Nanimarquina, who specializes in manufacturing […]

Designed for the home-office, Konstantin Grcic’s first chair for Artek, presented during Milan Design Week, is made from birch and features a circular seat that follows its rotational movement. Konstantin Grcic’s first design for Artek, the multifunctional Rival chair has been designed for those who work from home. With the use of materials, a mix […]

With the invisible values of design, engineering and strength, the Emeco SU Collection follows the Japanese aesthetic of ‘su‘ — meaning plain or unadorned — the idea that simplicity is not only modest, but could possibly be more appealing than luxury. SU Stools embody Emeco bones, both in form and choice of materials. SU has […]

Part Work. Part Refuge. Designed for comfort and connecting with technology, the Massaud Lounge with Ottoman is an alternative destination to work, contemplate or relax. Balancing productivity with a residential sensibility, the collection by Jean-Marie Massaud imagines work in a mobile state of mind. The swiveling tablet brings work closer while settling back into a […]

With a respect for the traditions and culture of Japan, acclaimed London based designer Bodo Sperlein has joined forces with Nikko to create stylish contemporary collections of tableware, home accessories and innovative lighting crafted in fine Bone China. The exceptional quality and craftsmanship of Nikko’s ceramics make them the perfect partner for Bodo Sperlein’s contemporary […]

At the cutting edge of good design. Excellent functionality and clean, stylish lines. Stelton presents an elegant knife series for serious gourmets who are as daring in their style as they are in their cooking. Pure Black knives are forged from one piece of stainless steel so their handles morph effortlessly into their blades. The […]

Italian industrial designer giulio iacchetti has developed ‘ape’ aperitivo set for alessi‘s 2012 collection. the seven piece assortment consists of a bowl and spoon for mixed nuts, a container for olives, a toothpick holder, a bowl for chips, a waste receptacle and a wooden cheese board. comprised mostly of thermoplastic resin and stainless steel, the […]