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Design by:Naoki Terada
Brand:
Ariake
Tonbo means framing or cutting marks in the Japanese print industry. Tokyo-based designer and architect Naoki Terada took inspiration from this graphical mark to design a sofa with a solid Hinoki structure that frames its cushions. The result is a sofa that is both graphical and architectural. The compact size of the sofa and density of the softly edged geometric cushions make this sofa ideal for hospitality and contract interiors. The oiled Hinoki wood frame gives off a light, natural citrus fragrance. Also available in Ariake standard wood finishes of smoked, whitened and natural oak, as well as Sumi ash.
W 915/1450/2000 x D 820 x H 720 / SH 405 mm
About Naoki Terada
Naoki Terada, born in 1967 in Osaka, Japan, is a prominent architect and designer renowned for his multidisciplinary approach. He earned a bachelor's degree in architecture from Meiji University in Tokyo in 1989 and later pursued an MA at the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London. In 2003, Terada established Terada Design, a firm that spans architecture, interior design, product design, furniture design, home accessories, and graphic design. His innovative work has earned prestigious honors, including the Good Design Awards and A’ Design Awards. Since 2011, Terada has been a lecturer at Musashino Art University. Additionally, he joined the Good Design Award jury in 2014, further solidifying his influence in the design world.
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About Ariake
Ariake
Founded by the Legnatec and Hirata Chair workshops in the furniture-making town of Morodomi, Saga, Ariake takes its name from the nearby Ariake Sea - and from the Japanese word for daybreak. The brand pairs Japanese craftsmanship with leading international designers including Gabriel Tan, Keiji Ashizawa, Norm Architects and Anderssen & Voll.
The result is a collection that balances handwork with precise machining, made from oak, ash, hinoki and cedar with signature finishes like sumi and indigo - from dining chairs and benches to desks, shelving and cabinetry. Explore the Ariake collection at APATO, Australia's home of authentic Japanese designer furniture, and enquire for finishes, lead times and trade pricing.
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