Riki Stool The Carton Furniture Series was designed in 1965 by Riki Watanabe a pioneer of Japanese modern design. This multi-color stool is made of cardboard lightweight yet solid and strong enough to hold over 1 000 pounds. New Yorks Museum of Modern Art is known for its extraordinary exhibitions and for presenting the worlds finest collection of modern and contemporary art In 1932, MoMA was the first art museum to establish a curatorial department dedicated to Architecture & Design, and by mid-century, it was playing a leading role in defining and promoting the values of "Good Design." As an extension of the Museums educational mission, the MoMA Design Store exemplifies good design with a well-edited selection of products highlighting the latest in materials, production, and design concepts from around the world Sold Directly by MoMA