With the FIN/JAP Friendship collection Artek, a quintessentially Finnish company, takes advantage of the centennial of Finnish and Japanese diplomatic relations to examine the relationship between the two countries and unite the two cultures in creative fusion. The unique, bold colourways put forth by Nagasaka make for a real statement piece, with the refined tradition of the Artek Bench complemented affectingly by Nagasaka's ultra-modern use of colour. An ideal seating situation for a multitude of spaces, from occasional hallway seating to the kitchen, the Artek Bench 153B is a form that has persisted within the design world for so long for good reason. Available in three different colours, the Artek Bench 153B ColoRing is a hyper-effective piece of contemporary furniture. Jo Nagasaka has also worked with Artek on a rendition of the Artek 60 Stool that also features the ColoRing colour-scheme.
As one of the great architects and furniture designers of the 20th century, Finnish designer Alvar Aalto breathed life and warmth into modernism, placing emphasis on "organic" geometry; supple, natural materials; and a respect for human feeling.
Alvar Aalto's collection of mid-century furniture and lighting is produced exclusively by Scandinavian brand Artek including the iconic Artek 60 Stool.