{"product_id":"scheletro-bench-by-kari-asikainen-p-o-korhonen-oy-finland-1980s","title":"\"Scheletro\" Bench by Kari Asikainen, P. O. Korhonen Oy, Finland, 1980s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\"\u003eThis \"Scheletro\" sofa, a two-seater by Finnish designer Kari Asikainen, cannot be confused with any other model thanks to its unique, anthropomorphic design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\"\u003eIt is extremely rare. Designed in 1987, this model is considered a postmodern Finnish design classic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\"\u003eThe wooden seat, supported by metal legs, has a skeletal shape, which likely inspired the name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\"\u003eThe design is playful yet ergonomic, with a seat and backrest that support the human body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\"\u003eThe futuristic look is enhanced by the visible bolts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\"\u003eThe Finnish manufacturer P. O. Korhonen specialized in wood presses, which allowed the seat parts to be pressed into a wide variety of shapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\"\u003eThe unique technique is clearly visible and displays a variety of interesting forms and lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\"\u003e This model belongs to the Scheletro collection that Kari Asikainen designed in 1987 for the furniture factory P. O. Korhonen Oy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\"\u003eThe factory was known for its bent and profiled wood furniture, primarily designed by Asikainen and Timo Saarnio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\"\u003eThe company was jointly owned by Martela and Artek.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\"\u003eFlat-packing is available for reduced shipping costs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\"\u003eRequest a shipping quote.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Timeless Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53184321487194,"sku":"250147","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/4166\/6138\/files\/250147skeletbankje_01.jpg?v=1769015820","url":"https:\/\/www.collectors-net.work\/products\/scheletro-bench-by-kari-asikainen-p-o-korhonen-oy-finland-1980s","provider":"Collectors-Net.Work ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}