Arkipelago bench, 230 x 45 cm, oak

Nikari

3,064.00€ 3,605.00€

Nikari
Arkipelago bench
3,064.00€ 3,605.00€



Description

Nikari’s Arkipelago bench, designed by Kari Virtanen, is part of the attractive Arkipelago collection. The solid oak furniture range is suitable for outdoor use and features a simple, rhythmic design that brings to mind terraces and wood fences. The surface of the furniture has been treated with oil.

Nikari products are made in Finland using only certified wood.

Colour
Natural
Width
230 cm
Depth
45 cm
Height
45 cm
Material
Oak, treated with wood oil for outdoors
Product ID
NI-KVI10T

Kari Virtanen

Kari Virtanen (b. 1948) is a Finnish carpenter who with his hard-working attitude has gained his place as one of the most recognised wooden furniture experts. In 1967 Virtanen founded Nikari, a company producing high-quality wooden furniture.

Virtanen has been awarded the Finnish State Design Award in 2005, the Pro Finlandia Medal in 2009 and the Kaj Franck Design Prize in 2022.

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