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Artek x Rei Kawakubo Stool 60

Designed in 1933 by Aalvar Alto, the “Stool 60″ is a true symbol of Finnish design. For his 80th birthday, Villas Kokkonen, artistic manager of the house Artek, paid tribute to it through this collaboration with Rei Kawakubo, founder of Comme Des Garcons, for a version in white lacquered wood and polka dots. Limited to200 pieces worldwide,
Posted July 31, 2012

Artek X Dover Street Market “10 Unit System”

Finish furniture design firm Artek  recently release their first ever fragrance, “Standard”, in conjunction with Comme des Garcons.  In order to celebrate this Japanese architect (and Artek design team member) Shigeru Ban has created this instillation at Dover Street Market based around his Artek “10 Unit System” chair.
Posted October 17, 2009