Crafted from solid wood, sourced from local Finnish forests near to Nikari's studio in Fiskars village, the bench represents the exquisite quality natural materials can bring to design. Ideal for both residential and commercial settings, the January Bench can stand elegantly in large open spaces, creating a shared seating area with a unique contemporary finish.
Designer Harri Koskinen (born 1970 in Karstula, Finland) studied in the Lahti Institute of Design and the University of Art and Design in Helsinki. In 1998, he established his own studio called Friends of Industry, which offers product and concept design as well as exhibition architecture. Koskinen’s uncompromising and outstanding design has been internationally recognized right from the beginning of his career. Besides Artek, his clients include Arabia, Beauty Prestige International, Cassina IXC, Danese, Design House Stockholm, Finlandia Vodka Worldwide, Finlayson, Genelec, Iittala, Lundia, Magis, Maruni Wood Industry Inc., Issey Miyake Inc., Montina, Muji, O luce, Panasonic, Seiko Instruments Inc., Swarovski, Venini, Woodnotes etc.