Finnish conceptual artist and designer Janne Kyttanen is known for inventing 3DTI, a technology capable of customizing almost any 3D-printed project. He has been a leader in 3D printing innovation since the 1990s, helping to revolutionize the way designers and artists approach manufacturing and design in the 21st century.
Kyttanen began his studies in 1996 at the Elisava School of Design in Barcelona before moving to Amsterdam to graduate at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie. After an introduction to 3D printing, Kyttanen began considering the world through wireframes and skeletal web-like structures. Kyttanen turned what he called a “bogus business plan” into an expert 3D printing design company called Freedom of Creation. Kyttanen later sold his company to 3D Systems. He remained as creative director from 2011 to 2016.
Whether fashion, fixtures or ping-pong tables, Kyttanen is responsible for several firsts in the world of 3D printing. In 2000, he created one of the world's first 3D-printed dresses and was the first to commercialize 3D-printed products on a large scale, including lights, shoes, phone cases and furniture. One large lighting fixture reportedly took him around six months to create.
Hyundai, Asics, Nivea, Nike, Phillips and L’Oreal were among the early adopters of Kyttanen’s technology, which led to multiple award-winning collaborations with numerous brands. The Cube, a consumer-level 3D printer, earned Kyttanen the American Technology Award as well as the Good Design Award in 2013. He created the first 3D-printed objects acquired by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. His work is now in the permanent collections of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology Museum and Museum of Arts and Design, as well as Germany’s Vitra Design Museum.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Janne Kyttanen tables, decorative objects, seating and more.
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$5,000 / item
H 5.91 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in
Metsidian Tray in Obsidian with Copper by Janne Kyttanen
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Metsidian shelf and Metsidian side table are dynamic works that represent a moment in time - an eruption that melds two divergent materials together. The prehistoric evolves into...
Copper
$32,500 / item
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
"Metsidian" Unique Coffee Table/Cocktail Table in Obsidian and Copper
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Metsidian represents a moment in time, an eruption that melds two divergent materials together. The Prehistoric evolves into the futuristic as the organic volcanic obsidian form tran...
Copper
Rollercoaster Medium Coffee Table, Polished Stainless Steel
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An infinite spiral created in sleek stainless steel. Available in stainless steel, copper and luxurious 24-karat gold finishes.
Stainless Steel
$20,000 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 19.69 in
Metsidian Round Side Table/End Table in Obsidian and Copper Finish on Top
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Metsidian shelf and Metsidian side table are dynamic works that represent a moment in time, an eruption that melds two divergent materials together. The Prehistoric evolves into ...
Copper
3D-Printed Stainless Steel Ice Breaker Flatware
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The form of this ultra-high end flatware collection has been inspired by the complex geometry of ice as it cracks and splinters. Ice Breaker has been creat...
Stainless Steel
$32,500 / item
H 47.25 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
"Deceptor" Ping Pong Table Tennis Powder-Coated in Black
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Deceptor: The Deceptor is a complete ping pong set (a full size ping pong table and two multi-faceted paddles) that completely reinvents the game. Created in robust stainless steel, the Deceptor facilitates outdoor play. The faceted paddles, like stealth fighters, enable the player to execute trick shots while the custom ping pong...
Stainless Steel
$32,500 / item
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
"Metsidian" Unique Coffee Table/Cocktail Table in Obsidian and Chrome
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Metsidian represents a moment in time, an eruption that melds two divergent materials together. The Prehistoric evolves into the futuristic as the organic volcanic obsidian form transforms into a clean, fluid chrome mesh. The result is a compelling metamorphosis; the impossible becomes reality. Coffee table...
Chrome
$16,000 / item
H 5.01 in W 63.98 in D 11.82 in
Metsidian Wall Shelf Made in Obsidian with Copper Finish on Top by Janne Kyttane
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Metsidian shelf and Metsidian side table are dynamic works that represent a moment in time - an eruption that melds two divergent materials together. The prehistoric evolves into...
Copper