AIMA Lounge Chair

CURIOSITY is a multidisciplinary studio based in Tokyo, created by French designer Gwenael Nicolas. The studio is constantly redefining the boundary of design, from interior design to architecture and product design. Not in an abstract way but realistically by collaborating with a large spectrum of companies and clients, to create new products, develop new materials and define new design identities. The characteristics of curiosity design are translucency, emotional coloring and attractive forms. It is only when you come to use the products or encounter the space that you realize the designs are not just about superficial beauty but that considerable thought as also gone into their functionality. The design originates from a story board with people as the central focus, then he incorporates an element of discovery and unpredictability in the design. Each project design is like a perfume with the first, the second and the third note. At first the design seems cool and abstract, but when you interact with it, “surprise” something unexpected happen, a smile appear on your lips and finally the more you use it the more you feel attached to it.

CondeHouse

CondeHouse has been crafting fine timber furniture in Asahikawa, Hokkaido since 1968, drawing on the forests of northern Japan to make pieces designed to last for generations. Reliability, durability and sustainability sit at the heart of the brand - traditional techniques meet modern technology, FSC- and PEFC-certified timber and non-toxic finishes, with tree-planting programs giving back to Hokkaido.

From dining chairs and extension tables to lounge seating and sideboards, CondeHouse brings a calm, considered Japanese sensibility to residential, hospitality and workplace interiors. Explore the collection at APATO, the authorised Australian home of Japanese designer furniture, and enquire for finishes, lead times and trade pricing.