Composed of three Ash wood legs and the signature Kiila wedge, the Kiila Coat Stand was inspired by the camera tripod on which designer Daniel Rybakken used to hang his coats. Like many pieces in the Artek collection, its construction has been made transparent; the wedge-shaped metal joint has been left purposely visible, a smooth powder-coated contrast to the solid ash legs. The stand has a low centre of gravity and can accommodate serious weight without tipping over. Robust yet elegant, the Coat Stand provides practical storage for jackets, bags, and other household items, perfectly placed in a hallway, reception room or bedroom. A Coat Rack is also available in the collection.
Born in 1984, Daniel Rybakken grew up in Oslo, Norway. He studied design at the Oslo School of Architecture and the School of Arts & Crafts in Gothenburg, Sweden. On graduating with a Master of Fine Arts in 2008 he opened his own design studio in both Oslo and Gothenburg. His main focus has been to work with daylight and how to artificially recreate its appearance and subconscious effect.
