studio AIKA

Columns

Columns, 2026, Sculptural furniture, pine, paint.

Columns is a series of sculptural furniture pieces inspired by basalt rock formations and the symmetrical hexagonal columns found in nature. Each modular element is unique and can be combined to create tables of various sizes or used individually as a side table or stool. The modular design and geometric hexagonal form allow the pieces to adapt to a wide range of domestic and public environments, creating functional sculptures that invite play, flexibility, and imagination.

Fabricated from sustainably sourced pine, each piece undergoes a process in which the wood is first charred and brushed to reveal its grain before being finished with high-quality stain and natural oil. This technique highlights the unique character of the material, allowing the wood grain to emerge as a subtle and distinctive pattern across the surface of every piece.

Columns was first presented during NYCxDESIGN 2026 at Silver Art Projects in 4 World Trade Center, New York City, in collaboration with Leon Speakers and Maison Toukkani.

studio AIKA

Studio AIKA is a collectible design collaboration between Dutch furniture maker Rick Eikmans and Finnish sculptor Laura Lappi. Working across sculpture, installation, and collectible furniture, the studio’s practice is inspired by architecture, natural forms, sustainable materials, and objects that exist simultaneously as functional design and sculptural artworks.

Throughout their careers, both Lappi and Eikmans have exhibited and collaborated with museums, institutions, galleries, design studios, and private clients across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Founded in 2025, Studio AIKA is based in Ridgewood, Queens, New York.