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Design by:Koizumi Makoto
Brand:
Miyazaki Chair Factory
“DAEN” is the Japanese translation for “ellipse”. The name has been chosen because this chair's structure is made from elliptical cross-sections. The rigorous continuation of the ellipse shape fully aligns with the Japanese architectural philosophy, in which beams and columns preferably also take the same shape.
The twisted finger joints result from this continuous elliptical structure and reflect the craftsmanship of the designer and manufacturer. The ellipse has a wide and narrow side. The wide side supports the back and elbows, while the narrow sides make the chair look lighter. Although the chair was born from a clear concept, DAEN was difficult to make. Several construction methods have been tried, and over 20 prototypes have been made during a 12-year process. Never before has a chair taken the Miyazaki Chair Factory so much time and effort to develop.
W 550 x D 535 x H 740 / SH 420 mm
About Koizumi Makoto
Born in Tokyo in 1960. Studied under designers Choei Hara and Shigemitsu Hara. Established Koizumi Studio in 1990. In 2003, he opened Koizumi Tool Store as a place to communicate his designs. He has designed everything from architecture to chopstick rests, and now travels all over Japan to collaborate with local communities. In 2015, he launched a general incorporated association called Waza, which is dedicated to the restoration of handicrafts. He is a professor emeritus at Musashino Art University. He received the Mainichi Design Award in 2012. In 2015, he won the Grand Prize at the Japan Craft Exhibition.
About Miyazaki Chair Factory
The Miyazaki Chair Factory is a Japanese furniture manufacturer specialising in wooden chairs. It aims to create products with high-quality, meaningful, and original designs that will be loved and cherished for many years. The factory was founded in 1969 in Tokushima, Japan.
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