A series conceptualized to make full use of thin, straight pieces of wood, creating a rich, full appearance through “subtraction.” The uniquely constructed pieces in this collection allow the internal structure to be seen through rather than concealed, helping the user coordinate a light, modern space. Wood Types & Finishes Japanese Ash: Natural, White Wash, Medium Brown, Dark Brown, Gray Wash, Dark Gray, Black Walnut: Natural, Dark Brown ConstructionSolid Wood Frame Dimensions11-3/4" W 21-3/4" D 19" H Handmade in Japan Long-life wooden furniture made of wood produced on the forest-rich island of Hokkaido by CondeHouse. Sustainable Crafting CondeHouse protects the land by practicing sustainable wood harvesting, which means they plant trees to replace what is taken away keeping the forest alive and healthy so that we can continue to have a thriving homeland for centuries to come. Designer Motomi Kawakami, Japan Born in Hyogo prefecture in 1940. After graduating from Tokyo University of the Arts, he worked for Angelo Mangiarotti Architects (Milan), and later established his studio, Kawakami Design Room in 1971. He aims at creation with humanity in the design of environment, furniture, space, etc. Quodo and SESTINA, the items he designed for CondeHouseare popular and long-selling.While engaged in activities in design organizations and human resource training, he has contributed to the development of the International Furniture Design Competition (IFDA) for more than 30 years, such as articipating in the annual tree planting activity in Asahikawa."The design industry is required to comprehensively solve the social and cultural problems such as environmental and resource-shortage problems, an aging society, etc. I aim at design that embodies natural, truly rich, and comfortable life, from a social and ethical perspective, based on the aesthetics and consciousness developed in a practical way of thinking."
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