C-115 ARMCHAIR
Katsuhei Toyoguchi
YEAR: 1965
DIMENSIONS W x D x H : 80 x 75 x 68 cm (SH) 28cm
FINISH: Natural or stained rattan FINISH: Standard fabric or leather cushion.
WARRANTY: 1 Year
LEAD TIME: Approx. 16-18 weeks
Handmade to order in Japan and part of the Y-M-K Nagaoka, Katsuhei Toyoguchi collection.
The rattan armchair features a beautiful radially extending seat and backrest. Made from durable, thin round rattan, the chair has subtle curves that can only be achieved by hand. A matching coffee table is also available.
Katsuhei Toyoguchi created many classic pieces of furniture by working collaboratively to give form to his designs. In an era without measuring equipment, he worked to develop chairs that were comfortable to sit in, even taking measurements by sitting on snow.
Katsuhei Toyoguchi served as an honorary director of the Japan Interior Designers Association and the Japan Industrial Designers Association.
KAPPEI TOYOGUCHI
(1905 - 1991)
One of the pioneers of Japanese modern design he helped to introduce an ergonomic perspective on furniture and advocated a new, modern lifestyle
He helped establish the experimental design group ‘Keiji-Kobo’ which was instrumental in introducing the metric system and economical, high-quality, mass produced wooden furniture to Japan.
In 1959 he established the Toyoguchi Design Institute which today continues his legacy.