OMK 1965
OMK was founded by Rodney Kinsman in 1965 after graduating from the Central School of Art in London. Kinsman’s goal was to usher in a new era of modern British design. The company quickly became a key figure in the High-Tech design movement and produced many of the most successful furniture ranges that retailed through Terence Conran’s Habitat stores in the 60s and 70s.
OMK 1965
United Kingdom
Est. 1965
My approach to design has always been that form follows function.
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OMK 1965
At the heart of OMK is the desire to design progressive furniture employing contemporary technology and using modern materials rather than simply following tradition. Today founder Rodney Kinsman is a celebrated designer and his enduring designs for OMK are regarded as icons of 20th century British design.
OMK designs and products can be found in the permanent collections of the V&A, London's Design Museum and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. In 2017, OMK re-issued a curated selection of iconic designs from their extensive back catalogue. This collection is fittingly titled OMK 1965. Included in this exciting release is the OMKStak chair, Tokyo stool, Orbit Mirror and T1 Armchair.