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Omega by Hironao Tsuboi

Japanese designer Hironao Tsuboi designed an armchair titled “Omega” for Arflex Japan. It is made of oak and walnut. It was released in Japan on June 12th. Title: OMEGA Object: ARM CHAIR Client: Arflex Japan Dimensions : W560mm × D497mm … Continue reading

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“Luminous” by Tokujin Yoshioka

Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka will present a glass table “Luminous” at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan next week. It was designed for Italian glass brand “Glas Italia”. It is so transparent that it gives an impression that the … Continue reading

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HTNM – Hironori Tsukue & Naoya Matsuo

Japanese furniture designer Naoya Matsuo and Hironori Tsukue teamed up as “HTNM”, and exhibited their latest work at Stockholm furniture fair, which was held from Feburuary 5th to 9th. Naoya Matsuo exhibited a knock down furniture series “Stick & Twist”, which … Continue reading

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Daisaku Cho

Daisaku Cho is a furniture designer and architect. He first got recognized in the 60s with his work such as “Persimmon chair” and “Teizaisu (low chair)” which are considered classic Japanese design and are still sold worldwide. At over ninety … Continue reading

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Milan Design Week Part 4 (Tokujin Yoshioka)

Moroso’s showroom was filled with mist to present Tokujin Yoshioka’s “Moon Chair”. The installation was titled “Twilight”. They created the scene as if the light breaks through the cloud. ———– Here is a message from Yoshioka regarding this installation. Twilight … Continue reading

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Milan Design week Part 3 (Nendo)

Japanese design studio Nendo has had their solo exhibition at Milan Design Week. “Transparent table” uses transparent acrylic materials which have wood grain. Nendo has also released their new work through various producers at Salone Internazionale del Mobile, including Cappellini, … Continue reading

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Tokujin Yoshioka for Moroso

Tokujin Yoshioka’s new chairs “MOON” will be released by Moroso during the Salone Internazionale del Mobile (Milan, April 12 – 17, 2011).”MOON” was inspired by the moonlight. It has various expressions just like the moon. From the top view, it … Continue reading

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Japanese techniques to support Scandinavian design

“Scandinavian vintage furniture” exhibition started at ROGOBA DESIGN ON LIFE_Tokyo, in Hanzomon, Tokyo. All the pieces of furniture are historical items which were restored by Japanese furniture manufacturer “Kitani”. “Kitani” is originally a manufacturer which produces furniture for welfare purposes, … Continue reading

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Green auction – “Camouflage la chaise” by Morita

Japanese furniture store hhstyle.com has been hosting an auction titled “Green auction” since 2007. The  main purpose is to save “Green”, which is slowly disappearing from the earth.  Every year each artist is asked to create a unique chair by … Continue reading

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Ready-to-Assemble Japanese room

The nominations of “Good Design Awards” were anounced this month. Among fifteen products or projects, one will be chosen as Grand Prix. You can see all the nominated products here. What I think the most interesting this year is “Ready-to-Assemble … Continue reading

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