First produced in 1960, the Kiki series of benches, sofas and lounge chairs carries an air of timeless grace. Simple, yet highly refined, the Kiki Bench is a wonderful example of forever furniture, with its uncomplicated and subtle aesthetic matched by Artek's employment of the finest premium materials in its construction. The Kiki Three Seater Bench is also available in a leather finish.
Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara was one of the greatest interior architects and designers of his era. With the mind of an explorer and soul of a craftsman, Tapiovaara was always looking for ways to improve everyday objects. He embraced the principle of social equality and became a leading figure in the years after World War Two, when design was no longer seen as a luxury for the few.
A main characteristic of Tapiovaara's work was that he explored its possibilities through multiplicity - he created many versions of each of his designs and reissued them in different shapes.
Tapiovaara's most iconic work is his Domus Chair, a stackable plywood chair which he designed for Domus Academica, a new student housing facility in Helsinki.
