Founded in 1965 by Rodney Kinsman RDI, OMK designed and manufactured much of the furniture sold through Terence Conran’s Habitat stores in the 60’s and 70’s.
A key figure in the High-Tech design movement, Kinsman’s products are regarded as icons of 20th century British design.
OMK 1965 is a collection curated from Kinsman's body of work. Produced in Italy maintaining the same original quality.
1965 by OMK
A HISTORY IN DESIGN
BRITISH DESIGN CLASSIC
Omkstak
Originally designed in 1972 Omkstak has been in continuous production since with sales now exceeding one million units.
Considered to be an icon of the start of the high tech era of design, Omkstak is included in permanent collections of 20th century furniture around the world.
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THE LOGICAL ART OF FURNTIURE
Rodney Kinsman RDI
Rodney Kinsman RDI was born in London in 1943. He studied furniture design at Central School of Art now Central St Martin where he served as a governor for 12 years and is currently a visiting professor.
He founded OMK in 1965, one year after graduation and through his company designed and manufactured much of the furniture sold through Terence Conran' s Habitat stores in the 60's and 70's subsequently designing and licensing his furniture though the Italian factory Bieffeplast.
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Rodney's aspiration has always been to design progressive furniture employing contemporary technology and using modern materials rather than simply following tradition.
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Among his many awards and achievements, Rodney was made Fellow of the Chartered Society of Designers in 1983, made Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Art in 1988 and appointed a Royal Designer for Industry in 1990.
