TOU LOUNGE CHAIR
Wohl Hütte
YEAR: 2020
DIMENSIONS W x D x H: 52 × 70 × 74 cm (SH) 37cm.
FINISH: Rattan, Japanese Oak finished in natural oil, oil and beeswax, black or soap finish. Brass. Available also with armrests. FINISH : Fabric : Kvadrat Herald 3 or Byram or Leather (black or camel)
WARRANTY: 1 Year
LEAD TIME: Approx. 16-18 weeks
Handmade to order in Gifu, Japan and part of the Wohl Hütte collection
Tou in Japanese means rattan. The Tou lounge chair and dining chair are a part of the designers’ ambition to redefine the use of Japanese woods in furniture. The starting point for the design came from two ideas: the low eye level ideal for viewing a Japanese garden, and the armless structure, which prevents the sleeves of a kimono from catching.
Handcrafted from the highest-quality Japanese Oak. The wood is prized for its dense, narrow annual rings and strength, its beautiful colour, lustre and mellow scent. Famously used in traditional Japanese architecture, including the 1300-year-old Horyu-ji temple.
YOSHIYUKI AND JUNKO HORIBE
Husband and wife team Yoshiyuki and Junko Horibe create their beautiful designs in their workshop, a renovated old Japanese house in the Gifu Prefecture of Japan.
Their work redefines time honoured Japanese design, taking traditional timbers and craftsmanship into a fresh new direction, open to the influence of international design. The timber they select not only has unique aesthetic qualities and fragrances but also benefits such as emitting compounds that have a relaxing effect.
They emphasise functionality in their work, carefully selecting and combining finishes and materials to create their designs.
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