Anatomia
- Ahti Kotikoski design
Chair -68
Furniture company Asko Oy celebrated
its 50th anniversary in 1968. In honour of the anniversary, it arranged the Chair
-68 competition for young designers. The aim of the competition was to find practical
chairs, suitable both for the company’s own production and for international
markets.
The competition jury included the following persons: artist Tapio Wirkkala as
representative of SIO interior architects, Lilli Kolmijoki-Halonen and Lasse Ollinkari,
architect Juhani Pallasmaa as representative of SAFA (Finnish Architects). As
foreign experts, professor Arne Jacobsen and artist Robin Day were invited as
well.
A total of 66 entries were submitted to the competition. Among the participants
were interior architects Ilmari Tapiovaara and Eero Aarnio.
The jury awarded a divided first prize to the Anatomia chair, designed by interior
architect student Ahti Kotikoski, and to the Reikärauta chair, designed by
Simo Heikkilä and Yrjö Viherheimo. First prize was not awarded.
The jury noted the following about Anatomia: “The young designer has examined
the anatomy of the chair by using himself and his friends as guinea pigs. In this
way an exceptional chair was formed that,when considering its sitting comfort,
construction and figure, approaches some universal trends.”
Interestingly, the Chair -68 competition was followed by another competition,
where the members of the Chair -68 competition jury took part as competitors and
the winners formed the jury.
Anatomia was noticed, in a catalogue published by Taschen (Decorative Art 70’s),
and during recent years it has been seen in interior magazines among some larger
interior assemblies as “former classic design”. Anatomia is suitable
for public spaces, but also for private homes and even outdoors. It is very easy
to care for, durable and can even be stacked if needed. Anatomia was designed
for almost 40 years ago, but it is still modern and suitable for contemporary
spaces and homes. This says something about its timelessness. It is an absolute
classic.- weight approx. 10 kg
- width 670 mm
- height 720 mm
- depth 780 mm
- Models: basic and leather upholstered.
- Frame colors: white, orange, lime, black, red / other colors by agreement
- material reinforced plastic
- Manufactured by Artekno
