KAMUY

KAMUY

The comfort of the KAMUY Chair‘s wide, deep seat and the prominent angle of the back and seat, was achieved through repeated prototype trials. The back, seat, and arms are smooth to the touch, and its prominent edges give a trim, sharp impression from every angle of view. Subtle, calculated points, such as the slight difference in thickness between the back and front legs, contribute to a masterfully crafted chair with “an overall simple, yet extremely beautiful” design. Experience the classic look of a dining chair, with an added sleek, modern touch.

Everything from the way light melts into the seat, down to the shadow the frame leaves on the floor, is carefully calculated by KAMUY’s designer, Naoto Fukasawa. The smooth touch throughout each piece is achieved through a fusion of advanced production techniques and the work of our skilled craftspeople. The design, while delicate in appearance, firmly supports the body. Repeated trials have helped devise a method to strengthen the structure without wasting wood materials. The seat expresses the design of KAMUY to the fullest, with its three-dimensional curved form carved out of solid Japanese Oak. It is also easily maintainable with a simple wipe, making it ideal for high-volume restaurant or hospitality use, as well as for use as a home dining chair.

Designers

Naoto Fukasawa
Naoto Fukasawa

Born in Yamanashi Prefecture in 1956, Naoto Fukasawa has worked at Seiko Epson and ID Two (now IDEO San Francisco), founding and heading up IDEO’s Tokyo office. In 2003, Fukasawa went independent and established NAOTO FUKASAWA DESIGN.

Fukasawa has established a reputation for his quietly powerful designs and philosophies embodying human sentiment. He has collaborated with numerous international companies and brands. His designs span a wide variety of fields, from home accessories and precision electronic equipment to mobility, furniture, interior spaces and architecture.

Fukasawa is the recipient of numerous design awards. He has been accorded the title of Royal Designer for Industry (Royal Society of Arts) and received the Isamu Noguchi Award in 2018. He is also a professor at Tama Art University. Since 2012, he has been a curator at The Japan Folk Crafts Museum.

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