DESIGNER
Harri Koskinen
“The chair frames you, offering support and comfort.”
Harri Koskinen designed the k Chair for Woodnotes in 2004. That same year, the chair was conferred the Interior Design Award in Cologne. The starting point for the design was the Sand upholstery fabric, a central element of the Woodnotes collection.
In addition to Woodnotes, Koskinen has worked with the Finnish companies Arabia, Artek, Finlayson, Genelec, Hackman, Iittala and Marimekko. Internationally he has worked with Cassina IXC, Design House Stockholm, Magis, Maruni, Issey Miyake Inc., Montina, Muji, O luce, Panasonic, Seiko Instruments Inc. and Venini.
Torsten and Wanja Söderberg Prize 2009 is awarded to Harri Koskinen. He was granted the Compasso d’Oro for the Muu chair he designed for the Italian company Montina in 2004. He was awarded the Pro Finlandia medal in 2007. In 2000, he was named Young Designer of the Year by Design Forum Finland.
Koskinen is an industrial designer by training. He studied at the Lahti Institute of Design and the University of Art and Design Helsinki.
Harri Koskinen’s designs
Design Harri Koskinen (2022)
The versatile swivel k Chair with lighter star base. The star based k chair is a natural continuum to its two predecessors, combining their lightness, rotation and the pleasant rocking mechanism. The k ottoman turns the k chair into a comfortable lounge chair.
Size: 46027 Narrow Swivel k Chair 72 x 86 x 97 cm, seat height 41 cm
Design Harri Koskinen (2016)
The versatile swivel k Chair with comfortable armrests.
Size 46009 k Chair with Armrests 88 x86 x 97 cm, seat height 41 cm
Round plate Ø 65 cm Pyöreä laippa Ø 65 cm
Extra covers available on request.
Design Harri Koskinen (2024)
The first version of the k chair was launched in 2004 with the tubular feet. When designing furniture, it is impossible to judge which piece of furniture will last a long time, but now 20 years later, we can say that k chair did. The k chair has been a trusted product from the beginning, and its development has continued consistently. Different versions have been created: a narrower version, one with armrests, and most recently, a swivel version with a star-shaped base.
To celebrate its anniversary, the k lounge chair has been given three new color options. The colors inspired by the urban environment of Helsinki: Concrete, Brick and Park. In the anniversary color version, the chairs are monochromatic, and the colors emphasize the chair as a whole, they emphasize a certain objectivity, iconicity. The colors of the jubilee year are available for the Narrow Swivel k chair with base plate (product 46007). We completed the color collection (2025) with a fourth color SKY.
Design Harri Koskinen (2022)
The versatile swivel k Chair with comfortable armrests and ligther star base.
Size 46029 k Chair with Armrests and star base 88 x 86 x 97 cm, seat height 41 cm
Star base 71 x 58 cm
Extra covers available on request.
Design Harri Koskinen (2022)
The versatile swivel k Chair with lighter star base. The star based k chair is a natural continuum to its two predecessors, combining their lightness, rotation and the pleasant rocking mechanism. The k ottoman turns the k chair into a comfortable lounge chair.
Size: 46025 Wide Swivel k Chair 89 x 86 x 97 cm, seat height 41 cm
Extra covers available on request.
The chair can be used together with the k ottoman with star base.
Design Harri Koskinen (2009)
The rotating and rocking mechanism makes the k Chair even more versatile. They allow you to use the space around the chair to the fullest.
Replacement covers will update the chair looking like new. The chair does not have to be taken to an upholsterer. The old covers can easily be removed on site and replaced with new ones without any tools. Please ask for further details from our dealers.
Size: 46005 Wide Swivel k Chair 89 x 86 x 97 cm, seat height 41 cm
Design Harri Koskinen (2004, 2006)
k Chair has metal frame and a removable upholstery fabric. The frames for narrow k chairs are available in matt-chromed or matt-black steel, for wide k chairs in matt-chromed only.
Sizes
46001 Wide k Chair 87 x 86 x 97 cm, seat height 41 cm
46003 Narrow k Chair 72 x 86 x 97 cm, seat height 41 cm
Extra covers available on request.
Design Harri Koskinen (2013)
The design of the ottoman resembles the k Chair. The k Ottoman turns the k Chair into a comfortable lounge chair but it can also be used independently.
Material Matt-chromed or matt-black tubular frame. Plywood frame on seat. Upholstery made of Sand paper yarn cotton fabric or Das upholstery fabric (50% PP, 31% PES, 19% cotton).
Inner material Cell foam, recycled PET polyester wadding and non-woven fabric.
Size 46013 Narrow k Ottoman with Tubular Frame 72 x 53 x 43 cm
Design Harri Koskinen (2024)
The design of the ottoman resembles the k Chair. The k Ottoman turns the k Chair into a comfortable lounge chair but can also be used independently. The Narrow k Ottoman with star base is suitable for use together with both Narrow and Wide k Chairs with star bases. Thanks to the star base, the ottoman is easy to move.
Material The star base for narrow k ottomans are available in matt-chromed steel. Plywood frame on seat. Upholstery made of Sand paper yarn cotton fabric, Das upholstery fabric (50% PP, 31% PES, 19% CO) or certified leather. .
Inner material Cell foam, recycled PET polyester foam and nonwoven.
Size 46037 Narrow Ottoman with Plate 72 x 53 x 43 cm
Design Harri Koskinen (2013)
The design of the ottoman resembles the k Chair. The k Ottoman turns the k Chair into a comfortable lounge chair but can also be used independently. The Narrow k Ottoman with plate leg is suitable for use together with both Narrow and Wide k-Chairs with plate legs.
Material The base plates for narrow k ottomans are available in matt-chromed or matt-black steel. Plywood frame on seat. Upholstery made of Sand paper yarn cotton fabric, Das upholstery fabric (50% PP, 31% PES, 19% CO) or certified leather. .
Inner material Cell foam, recycled PET polyester wadding and nonwoven fabric.
Size 46017 Narrow Ottoman with Plate 72 x 53 x 43 cm. Round plate Ø 65 cm.
Replacement / extra covers. The upholstery of k chairs consists of two covers, one in the seat and another in the back. Old covers can easily be changed to new ones. This also allows changing a new fabric or color for the chair. New covers will update the chair looking like new. The chair does not have to be taken to an upholsterer. The old covers can easily be removed on site and replaced with new ones without any tools. Please ask for further details from our dealers.
Design Harri Koskinen (2010)
The rotating and rocking mechanism makes the k Chair even more versatile. They allow you to use the space around the chair to the fullest.
The upholstery of k chairs consists of two covers, one in the seat and another in the back. Old covers can easily be changed to new ones. This also allows changing a new fabric or color for the chair.
Replacement covers will update the chair looking like new. The chair does not have to be taken to an upholsterer. The old covers can easily be removed on site and replaced with new ones without any tools. Please ask for further details from our dealers.
Size 46007 Narrow Swivel k Chair 72 x 86 x 97 cm, seat height 41 cm