Akademia Armrest chair, lacquered smoked oak

The Akademia Armrest chair by Nikari is a harmonious and refined oak wood chair designed by Wesley Walters and Salla Luhtasela, also known as Studio Kaksikko. The balanced and organic appeal of the Akademia chair was influenced by Scandinavian design heritage, Japanese aesthetics, as well as the simple and honest Shaker style. Characterized by softly rounded shapes, the Akademia Armrest chair can be used by the dining table or desk, or as an individual side chair in any room. As its name suggests, the Akademia chair originates from the academic world – the chair was a result of Wesley Walters' Master's thesis work at Aalto University, Helsinki.

Nikari products are made in Finland using only certified wood.

Wesley Walters & Salla Luhtasela

Nikari is a Finnish manufacturer of wooden furniture, specializing in high-quality products and sustainable development. Nikari was founded in 1967 by master cabinet maker Kari Virtanen, and today it is run by the next generation of entrepreneurs. The first years of the company were marked by close collaborations with Alvar Aalto, Kaj Franck and other masters of Finnish architecture and design. Nikari's foundations are based on the idea of working for bringing out the best of wood in contemporary design.