Bringing a Little 1965 Back to You Emmanuel Plat, the director of merchandising at the Museum of Modern Art, is standing on a Riki stool, demonstrating its sturdiness. "It will hold up to 1,000 pounds," he said of the recycled cardboard piece, designed by Riki Watanabe in 1965. Mr. Watanabe, often called the Eames of Japan, died this year at 101, but the multicolored stool he designed is experiencing a rebirth; last week it became available in MoMA stores and online. Despite Mr. Plat's assurances, Riki seemed better suited as a side table than a seat until a reporter tried it and found it unexpectedly comfortable, thanks to a slightly concave top. The Riki stool comes flat, in 14 pieces, and must be assembled by the user. It is 16.5 inches tall, 13 inches in diameter and $45. Information: (646) 613-1367 or momastore.org.