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About this Product
The Ko-Ko table by Cappellini, designed by Shiro Kuramata in 1986, is a compact and expressive piece that captures the playful experimental spirit of late 20th-century design. Defined by its pure geometric volume in wood and its striking chromed metal handle rising from the top, Ko-Ko blurs the line between table, stool, and movable object. The handle is both functional and symbolic, inviting interaction while giving the piece a graphic, almost sculptural presence. Minimal yet unconventional, Ko-Ko reflects Kuramata’s talent for transforming simple forms into poetic design statements that remain timeless and distinctive.
About the Designer
Shiro Kuramata
Shiro Kuramata was a Japanese designer from 1965 when he founded the Kuramata Design Office in Tokyo until he died in 1991. Kuramata designed some of the most significant and lasting pieces ever produced. His significance in western design was shown first in Memphis, then with Cappellini in 1987. Cappellini celebrated his talent and made him its choice designer to introduce the Cappellini brand on the international stage. His work can be seen in the permanent collections of the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, MoMA of New York, the Metropolitan Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in Toyama.
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