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Design by:Koizumi Makoto
Brand:
Miyazaki Chair Factory
"Ton-ton" is a Japanese onomatopoeia for patting/calming a child to sleep. Makoto Koizumi designed the Tonton chair as a heartfelt gesture for a friend in New York eagerly awaiting parenthood. The Tonton rocking chair, designed by Makoto Koizumi, is a versatile haven for both baby and parent. Crafted to calm and relax, its wooden frame is shaped in a smooth, flowing form using advanced bending techniques. Through ten prototypes and three years of development, the Tonton emerged as a symbol of durability and comfort. Its gentle curves tenderly cradle babies, while the adjustable pillow ensures optimum comfort for parents.
Moreover, the Tonton offers more than just rocking functionality; it doubles as a cozy spot for reading or unwinding. Its comfortable high back provides ample support. With its thoughtful design and quality craftsmanship, the Tonton invites moments of peace and tranquillity for the whole family.
W 620 x D 935 x H 860 / SH320 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
Miyazaki Chair Factory
Based in Naruto, Tokushima and established in 1969, Miyazaki Chair Factory specialises in meticulously crafted wooden seating. Its roots in making chairs for traditional Awa dressers inform a rare command of technique, now applied alongside designers such as Inoda+Sveje, Makoto Koizumi and Kazuteru Murasawa.
Every piece blends experienced handwork with precise machine work, finished by skilled artisans in leather and fabric and backed by reupholstering and repair services for a lifetime of use. Explore the Miyazaki Chair Factory collection at APATO, the authorised Australian home of Japanese designer furniture, and enquire for finishes, lead times and trade pricing.
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