Bouroullec: Kaari

Kaari is the first collaboration of Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec with Artek, a construction system resulting of a hybridization of solid wood and steel bands.

Just unveiled at the Stockholm Furniture Fair, Kaari (“arch” in Finnish) collection is the latest project signed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and their first collaboration with Finnish design company Artek.

Kaari collection comprises rectangular and round tables in two sizes as well as a desk, a wall console, a small round shelf and an assortment of large wall-mounted shelves.

“From the beginning we had the idea to make a collection in link with the Artek tradition but from our contemporary stance,” explain the designers. “We continued our exploration around the combination of materials and created Kaari, a novel construction system resulting of a hybridization of solid wood and steel bands.”

“The principle is extremely simple: the vertical load is supported by a wooden part and a bent steel band embraces the contours of this solid wooden piece. The steel band draws a kind of wing bracket-angle that supports the ensemble and creates a linear and rhythmic silhouette. The system, originally conceived for table legs, is declined to construct wall-mounted tables and shelves and can support a wide variety of different tops: small and large, round and rectangular, low and high.”