KUMIKO CHAIR
Kumiko is a delicate technique of assembling wooden pieces without nails. Thinly slit wooden pieces are grooved, punched and mortised, and then are assembled and joined one by one with plane, saw, chisel and other tools while fine adjustments are made.
‘Form follows function’, as they say, but in this case, function is derived from both form and detail simultaneously. Conceived as an artistically crafted thrown, the chair’s form is derived from the Kumiko pattern. Each panel must adhere to the rules of the equilateral triangles so that each forms an equilateral or right triangulation, or also an orthogonal plate. Each plate is then contained with an armature of equal discipline following the same guidelines. The result is a geometrical wonder draped in perfect mathematical formulas that will keep you relaxed and cozy.
The chair was conceived by Eric Clough, designed by Yoshiaki Ito, born of hand made Tanihata screens, and assembled by acclaim furniture maker Hida Sangyo, delivered to you as part of the Hearth Home Collection by 212box Products LLC.
Size: 1006 x 872 x 96 cm
Weight: 8 lb. each
Contents: Cypress
About Yoshiaki Ito
Yoshiaki Ito joined 212box Products LLC in 2016 as a collaborative featured artist and product designer. His famed talents include inventing the Cubebot, which has sold over 50 million units. Previously, Yoshi was the studio head at David Weeks Studio for over seven years where he designed and created products and lamps with wood, metal, paper and plastic. 212box and Yoshi are currently launching a furniture line as part of the Hearth Home Collection; the Kumi-ko chair and a pair of nesting stools will launch in early 2018; ceramics and a new cube puzzle in mid 2018.
About 212box
212box is a multi-disciplinary design firm covering areas including architecture and interiors, product design, graphic design, film and animation. Our expertise is in thinking abstractly but holistically, refining the brief, and ultimately manifesting the solution in a deliverable and inspiring package.