Eye On Design: Mahalo (Grateful) Dining Chair By John Koga

mahalo dining chair photo by gail worley
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The Mahalo Dining Chair is an abstract, sculptural chair with three legs, made from molded  plasterglass. Designed by John Koga, a celebrated Hawaiian artist with roots in abstract form and organic minimalism, such characteristics are unmistakably present in this striking piece, created exclusively for Ralph Pucci International.

A fusion of comfort and artistic expression, the Mahalo chair flaunts soft, biomorphic curves that feel more like a hand-sculpted artwork than a utilitarian object.

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Mihalo Dining Chair with Koga’s Pau Hanan (Work Is Over) Lounge Chair on the Left

Its name — Hawaiian for “thank you” or “grateful” — sets the tone for the chair’s welcoming silhouette and spiritual vibe. Koga’s design philosophy blends modernism with a deep reverence for natural forms, and here, that synergy sings.

mahalo dining chair installation view photo by gail worley

The chair’s unique presence make it a standout in any space — think gallery meets dining room. Available in soft pink (seen here), white, and black, the Mahalo chair is as versatile as it is visionary.

Known for championing art-furniture hybrids, Ralph Pucci has long collaborated with fine artists like Koga to push the envelope of design, and the Mahalo chair fits perfectly into the Pucci canon: a beautiful collision of function and fine art. It’s not just a chair — it’s a conversation starter.

mahalo dining chair 2 photo by gail worley

Photographed at Ralph Pucci International Showroom in NYC.

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