Kanto is an incredibly simple and visually pleasing object: a minimalist magazine stand or firewood rack made from a single sheet of form-pressed birch plywood. Kanto, designed by Pancho Nikander in 2004, continues Artek's tradition of timeless bent wood products.
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Kanto magazine / firewood rack, black
Artek
Description
Kanto is an incredibly simple and visually pleasing object: a minimalist magazine stand or firewood rack made from a single sheet of form-pressed birch plywood. Kanto, designed by Pancho Nikander in 2004, continues Artek's tradition of timeless bent wood products.
- Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)
- Depth: 11.14 in (28.3 cm)
- Height: 22.24 in (56.5 cm)
- Material Form-pressed birch plywood
- Colour Black
- Product ID: AK262006
The Finnish designer and boat builder Pancho Nikander (b. 1981) was born in Mexico, but lives in Finland. His most famous work is the innovative Kanto magazine/firewood rack designed for Artek in 2004.
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Based on 3 reviews
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KAMP A | Verified Customer
Tallinn, Estonia
Good design, practical also to use.
2 years ago
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Anonyymi | Verified Customer
Iisalmi, Finland
Tyylikäs ja yllättävän kevyt
2 years ago
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Anonyymi | Verified Customer
Helsinki, Finland
2 years ago
The Product Sustainability Framework, our criteria of sustainable design, helps you find the most sustainable products in our selection. Read below which sustainability criteria this product has met.
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Equal opportunities for all employees -
Commitment to UN Global Compact, fair compensation for all employees
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Corporate responsibility requirements defined and communicated for suppliers
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Systematic work for improved inclusion and well-being in the workplace
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Transparent supply chain
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Suppliers' compliance to a code of conduct ensured
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Compliance to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ensured in the supply chain
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Direct suppliers audited and certified
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Support for community involvement in the supply chain
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Fair and resource-wise water-use in production
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No incineration or landfilling of returned items
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No use of endangered species as materials
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No direct environmental emissions or waste (excl. GHGs) from production
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Production and material sourcing that respect biodiversity, animal rights, and natural ecosystems
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Material-efficient and ecological packaging
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No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
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The sustainability of direct suppliers' production is addressed and monitored
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Positive impact on nature’s well-being through operations that regenerate natural ecosystems
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Company's direct greenhouse gas emissions identified and commitment to reduction
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Product's carbon impact identified and commitment to reduction
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Guidance on energy- and eco-efficient use of the product
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Contribution to climate initiatives beyond the brand’s direct operations
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100 % renewable energy in own production and operations
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Low-carbon or compensated transportation
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Carbon footprint of the product calculated and goals set to reduce it
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Carbon neutral or carbon negative product
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Sustainable and long-lasting material choices
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No harmful or hazardous substances
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Responsible raw material sourcing and production
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Materials suited for circularity: monomaterials, recyclable finishings, renewable or recycled contents etc.
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Ecological materials: natural, biodegradable, recyclable or recycled contents
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Outstanding materials in terms of innovativeness, responsibility, sustainability and circularity: local production or sourcing, 100 % recycled content, C2C-certification etc.
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High aesthetic quality promoting long-term use of the product
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Technically durable product design and material choices
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Design for enduring life-long quality
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Design and support for product maintenance, repair and upgradability
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Innovative circular design solutions: circular service system, resale platform, remanufacturing, collection of used products, etc.
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