Artek’s Rival KG002 is a multifunctional task chair that features a high back and a fun, swivelling seat. According to the designer, Konstantin Grcic, the name Rival does not stand for competition but self-confidence stemming from Artek’s and Alvar Aalto’s strong history. The splayed legs are made of one piece of solid birch and the round, padded seat has a plastic shell. The birch lamella backrest supports active, flexible seating. Grcic’s first collaboration with Artek is perfect for offices but also a great seat for homes, cafes and restaurants.
Rival chair KG002, white
Artek
Description
Artek’s Rival KG002 is a multifunctional task chair that features a high back and a fun, swivelling seat. According to the designer, Konstantin Grcic, the name Rival does not stand for competition but self-confidence stemming from Artek’s and Alvar Aalto’s strong history. The splayed legs are made of one piece of solid birch and the round, padded seat has a plastic shell. The birch lamella backrest supports active, flexible seating. Grcic’s first collaboration with Artek is perfect for offices but also a great seat for homes, cafes and restaurants.
Product details (7)
- Colour
- White, fabric white/black
- Width
- 23.23 in (59 cm)
- Depth
- 20.47 in (52 cm)
- Height
- 30.71 in (78 cm)
- Seat height
- 18.11 in (46 cm)
- Frame material
- Legs: painted solid birch, backrest: painted birch lamella
- Seat material
- Plastic, 3D woven fabric
- Product ID
Designer
The German designer Konstantin Grcic (b. 1965) studied in Royal College of Art in London. In 1991 he founded his own company, KGID. Over the years, Grcic has had many well-known clients such as Magis, Vitra and Iittala. The cooperation with Magis lead to one of the most interesting and inventive chairs of our time, the Chair One. Chair One became a design icon and a part of the permanent collections in MoMA in New York and Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris.
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Sustainability
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Working conditions & labour 7/9
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Equal opportunities for all employees -
Commitment to UN Global Compact, fair compensation for all employees
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Corporate responsibility requirements defined and communicated for suppliers
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Systematic work for improved inclusion and well-being in the workplace
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Transparent supply chain
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Suppliers' compliance to a code of conduct ensured
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Compliance to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ensured in the supply chain
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Direct suppliers audited and certified
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Support for community involvement in the supply chain
Eco-friendly production 7/9
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Fair and resource-wise water-use in production
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No incineration or landfilling of returned items
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No use of endangered species as materials
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No direct environmental emissions or waste (excl. GHGs) from production
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Production and material sourcing that respect biodiversity, animal rights, and natural ecosystems
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Material-efficient and ecological packaging
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No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
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The sustainability of direct suppliers' production is addressed and monitored
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Positive impact on nature’s well-being through operations that regenerate natural ecosystems
Climate impact 5/8
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Company's direct greenhouse gas emissions identified and commitment to reduction
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Product's carbon impact identified and commitment to reduction
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Guidance on energy- and eco-efficient use of the product
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Contribution to climate initiatives beyond the brand’s direct operations
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100 % renewable energy in own production and operations
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Low-carbon or compensated transportation
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Carbon footprint of the product calculated and goals set to reduce it
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Carbon neutral or carbon negative product
Sustainable materials 6/6
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Sustainable and long-lasting material choices
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No harmful or hazardous substances
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Responsible raw material sourcing and production
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Materials suited for circularity: monomaterials, recyclable finishings, renewable or recycled contents etc.
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Ecological materials: natural, biodegradable, recyclable or recycled contents
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Outstanding materials in terms of innovativeness, responsibility, sustainability and circularity: local production or sourcing, 100 % recycled content, C2C-certification etc.
Circular design 5/5
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High aesthetic quality promoting long-term use of the product
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Technically durable product design and material choices
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Design for enduring life-long quality
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Design and support for product maintenance, repair and upgradability
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Innovative circular design solutions: circular service system, resale platform, remanufacturing, collection of used products, etc.
