The Bastone Cabinet was designed by master cabinet maker Antrei Hartikainen. Its partly open structure enables the filtering of light and reflections of shades.
Finnish design is timeless, as it concerns itself more with quality and craftsmanship than trend or flashiness. This is a reflection of the Finnish way of life, which is relatively relaxed and egalitarian. This week, we’re featuring brands who hail from “the land of the thousand lakes” - Nikari, Made by Choice, Poiat, and Woodnotes. These classic examples of Finni(shh) Design will bring a subtle sense of warmth and comfort to your next project, and will last for generations to come.
Nikari's Arkitecture Low Cabinet fits into various different spaces; kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, as well as meeting rooms, corridors and entrances. The solid wooden doors give a unique look to each product. Designed by Kari Virtanen.
With a soft and natural color palette, the Grid Carpet from Woodnotes is versatile enough to fit beautifully in both traditional and contemporary environments.
Formed of right angles and serpentine forms, the Kolho Dining Chair was inspired by both the Apollo landing and a small town called Kolho in Finland.
Designed by Swiss designer Alfredo Häberli, the April Tables feature a massive wooden base, harmoniously combined with a slim table top by traditional wooden joinery. Made by Nikari.
The December Lounge Chair is light and comfortable, and thanks to its simple Nordic design it suits both modern and traditional interiors. Designed by Jasper Morrison and Wataru Kumano.
Drawing upon the influences of traditional Finnish outdoor furniture, the Lavitta Chair is a countryside classic with a generous combination of two structural parts - the seat and rear legs are one piece, and the back and front legs make another - perfectly fitted to each other. Made by Poiat.
The simple and modest design language of the Airisto Stool from Made by Choice emphasizes the asymmetric shape of the foot structure.
The streamlined solid wooden Konstruktio Bench is an elegant design, available with or without upholstered seat for added comfort. Designed by Kari Virtanen & Johanna Gullichsen.
The durable trestle legs of the Arkitecture Table are in daily use at the Nikari studio workshop, carrying heavy loads of wooden planks. They are practical and stack well – together with the Arkitecture table tops they create a timeless solid wooden table.
Vertical and horizontal stripes and squares create a relaxed and easy atmosphere with the San Francisco Rug. The ends on San Francisco carpet have decorative fringes, and it is designed for reversible use. Made by Woodnotes.
Soft but sturdy, the Roo Lounge from Woodnotes is designed for casual, relaxed seating. The lounge chair does not have a proper frame - it has more of a bean bag feeling - but the filling is a mixture of materials that is guaranteed to stay in shape. Designed by Ulla Koskinen.
With a curved frame and upholstery in a variety of printed fabrics, the Kolho Two Seater falls on the bolder side of Finnish design, but still reflects traditional values of craftsmanship.
To find out how our pieces can enhance your design project, please contact us at 312.329.9000 for Chicago or 212.262.9000 for New York or email [email protected]. Haute Living's design professionals are ready to assist your needs in every aspect of the design process - from conception and technical specification to final delivery and installation.
