MENU Dining Chair

Born in Tokyo, Akutsu pursued his passion for design after completing his studies at the Department of Engineering, Musashino Art University. Under the mentorship of Shiro Nakajima, he honed his skills and craftsmanship at Aobayashi Works. In 1979, he founded the BY STEP DESIGN Institute, marking the beginning of his journey in the design world. Building on his experiences and insights, he ventured out on his own, establishing PLUS ONE PRODUCT DESIGN in 1982. Renowned for his ability to anticipate and fulfill the evolving needs of the world, Akutsu is celebrated for his numerous successful designs.

Miyazaki Chair Factory is a furniture manufacturer established in 1969, dedicated to wooden chairs. They developed their technique in manufacturing chairs of Awa dressers, which are the local products, and began manufacturing chairs of their own brand in 2000.  In cooperation mainly with the furniture designers, Murasawa Kazuteru, Koizumi Makoto, Inoda+Sveje,  Kai Kristiansen and some other designers, they elaborate to develop our designs.