How to identify an authentic Artek chair: look at the whole construction
A practical guide to authentic Artek chairs: examine the L-leg, seat underside, markings and patina, and compare Chairs 65 and 66.
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Design stories, practical guides and homes with character. Explore the pieces, people and ideas behind Pino.
Kotona: At home with MattoMatti founder Matti Vilhunen
Visit MattoMatti founder Matti Vilhunen at home in Kontula, Helsinki. Pino's first Kotona episode explores the apartment he has renovated, its Moroccan rugs and the stories behind them.
Buying a Vintage Lounge Chair: Size, Condition and Origin
Dimensions, comfort, patina and origin: a practical guide to comparing vintage lounge chairs, with seven questions to ask before buying.
The Artek Corner at Pino
Explore the changing Artek selection at our showroom and how pieces from different periods can work together at home.
Everyone Knows the Togo. Who Was Michel Ducaroy?
Meet the designer behind the Togo and his approach to seating, materials and comfort.
Living with the Eames Lounge Chair
A practical guide to space, materials and choosing a vintage chair and ottoman for your home.