Created by Ahti Kotikoski more than 40 years ago, the Anatomia chair has remained a modern and contemporary piece of furniture. The Anatomia is a true design classic and has an interesting history: In 1968, the Finnish furniture manufacturer Asko celebrated its' 50th anniversary by organizing a competition for young designers to create practical chairs, suitable for both the company's own production and for international markets. The competition was judged by design greats including Tapio Wirkkala, Arne Jacobsen, and Robin Day. At the time, Ahti Kotikoski was an interior architect student and his Anatomia chair was selected as a winner. The jury noted of his design The young designer has examined the anatomy of the chair by using himself and his friends as guinea pigs. In this way an exceptional chair was formed that, when considering its sitting comfort, construction and figure, approaches some universal trends.