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.
$15,000 / item
Rollercoaster D50 Tray '24-Karat Gold-Plated Bronze'
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An infinite spiral created in flawless high polish gold, rose gold or silver. This piece measures 50cm in diameter.
Bronze
$8,000 / item
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
$20,000 / item
Macedonia D50 Tray 'Rose Gold Plated Bronze'
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A signature Kyttanen design that has been integrated into the permanent collection at MoMA. This piece measures 50cm in diameter, and is inspired by structures formed by soap bubbles...
Bronze
$2,500 / set
H 7.88 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
Odin Pattern Stainless Steel Flatware Set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Germany
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fulton, CA
A 42 piece set of "Odin" stainless steel flatware designed by Jens Quistgaard in Denmark for Dansk. Designed in Denmark, produced in Germany, circa 1960s. Each piece is signed. The s...
Stainless Steel
$560
H 0.5 in W 8 in D 10.38 in
Small Cocktail Tray by Christofle, French Art Deco Silver Plated Serving Tray
By Christofle
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco style silver-plated serving tray from Christofle. This small cocktail tray is hallmarked on the reverse. In very good condition, wear consistent with age, materials...
Silver Plate
Vintage Green Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative wood plate from Italy. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks in the frame. Original wood. Beautiful piece for every inter...
Metal
Trays Mondrian Style Set of 5
Located in Paris, FR
Mondrian style set of 5 trays with structure and frame in solid wenge, each tray is covered with natural genuine leather, 2 trays in red, 1 tray in b...
Leather, Wenge
$140 / set
H 9.5 in W 0.75 in D 0.4 in
Vicente Wolf Wallis Flatware Set, Modern Stainless Steel, Korea
By Vicente Wolf
Located in New York, NY
From renowned interior designer Vicente Wolf, the Wallis flatware set combines high quality, modern simplicity and timeless elegance into a unique set of flatware. Made by Sasaki Kor...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Orange Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative wood orange plate from Italy. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in good vintage condition. Original wood. Beautiful piece for every interior!...
Wood, Giltwood
$1,600
H 7.38 in W 1.63 in D 0.5 in
45 Piece Laufer Rosewood Handle Stainless Steel Flatware Service for Eight
By Lauffer
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fine large set of Lauffer Japan stainless steel flatware. Rosewood handles also in fine condition. Included are large spoon with larg...
Stainless Steel
Handmade Black Marquina Marble Tray / Plate with Edges
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Black Marquina marble tray or plate. Ideal for many uses and ambient: living room, studio, kitchen.Each piece is in a way unique (every marb...
Marble
Handmade White Carrara Marble Tray / Plate with Edges
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
White Carrara marble tray or plate. Ideal for many uses and ambient: living room, studio, kitchen. Each piece is in a way unique (every marble block is different in veins and shades)...
Marble
$82
H 0.79 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Midcentury Vintage Red Black and Gold Decorative Metal Plate, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative metal plate from Poland. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original metal. Beautiful piec...
Metal
$2,350 / set
H 9 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
Georg Jensen "Mitra" Stainless Steel Flatware Partial Service, 62 Pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Astoria, NY
Georg Jensen "Mitra" Stainless Steel Flatware Partial Service, each marked "Georg Jensen Stainless / Made in Denmark" reverse, comprising: five (5) luncheon forks, five (5) dinner fo...
Stainless Steel
$455 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Airline Silverware Eastern Airlines Stainless Steel Flatware Set Modern 12 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Airline Silverware This set is from the authors' incredible lifetime collection of innovative flatware. “Flatware that's not flat: Design and Production of innovative Table cutlery, 1890-2015” By William P. Hood Jr. & Phil Dreis. (Not pictured in the book) Rare Eastern Airlines...
Stainless Steel