Bench 153B ColoRing Jo Nagasaka Red & Turquoise

Originally designed by Alvar Aalto in 1945 and reinterpreted by Jo Nagasaka in 2019, the red and turquoise Colo Ring Bench 153. B is crafted by Artek. The design celebrates 100 years of strong diplomatic relations between Finland and Japan and makes up part of Artek's FIN/JPN Friendship Collection, created in collaboration with Japanese and Finnish designers. Crafted in Finland using solid Finnish birch wood, the seat is finished with a soft-grained pine veneer and transformed using Nagasaka's innovative Colo Ring technique. Up until now, Colo Ring had involved a time-consuming, fully-manual process created by fusing the traditional Japanese techniques of Udukuri and Tsugaru-Nuri, but thanks to Artek's revolutionary manufacturing techniques, the design can now be bought to a broader audience. As revolutionary as the colourful technique adorning it, the Bench 153. B represents the pinnacle of functionalist furniture design and is characterised by its state-of-the-art curved L-leg. Created by bending a piece of birch to a curved 90° angle, the L-leg is fastened directly to the seat, thus achieving Aalto's signature streamlined and simple aesthetic. Instantly recognisable as a classic Alvar Aalto design with Jo Nagasaka's artistic flourish, the Colo Ring Bench 153. B can be used as a seat, shelving display or for storage in your hallway, bedroom or dressing room. Please note: Due to the innovative nature of the Colo Ring technique, each bench features a uniquely grained finish and therefore will not match the picture exactly.