traditional beauty, contemporary style – yet another one of naoto fukasawa‘s minimalistic designs, ‘cha’ brings back a little natural charm to an age-old custom. alessi presents its spring/summer 2014 collection during IMM cologne 2014, at HOMI in milan and maison et objet in paris. ‘cha’ in japanese means ‘tea’ and with the ‘cha’ project, fukasawa […]

Demetra by Artemide represents an astonishing blend of form and function, culminating in the fully adjustable, painted aluminum modern desk lamp. Utilizing a single next generation LED and a diffuser, it uses much less energy to light an area than a conventional light bulb. It is also equipped with a dimmer, motion sensor, and is […]

The Bent Glass Bench designed by Naoto Fukasawa for Glas Italia is an elegant, structural household piece. Created and shaped from 12 mm thick, transparent extralight glass, its beauty is emphasized by its mere simplicity. The specific curvature of the glass and a special tempering process inoculate the glass with a preternatural load resistance. Delicate […]

An innovative combination of traditional craft and contemporary design, Naoto Fukasawa has partnered with Onao, one of Japan’s oldest paper manufacturers for the Siwa collection of bags and accessories. Versatile and sturdy, the Square Tote Bag efficiently carries everything from the market to home or can be used as a minimal everyday tote bag. The […]

designed by Naoto Fukasawa, the Soho assortment features a swivel armchair on 5 wheels with adjustable height. seat made of inexorable polyurethane. Available without wheels or with a stacking version. dimensions: 24″ x 23.6″ x 31.5″/36.6″h. seat height: 17.3″/22.4″. arm height: 25.6″/30.7″h chair seat width: 15.7″; with arms: 24.4″ designer: naoto fukasawa producer: magis material: […]

Fukasawa has created the 130 chair series inspired by the classic Thonet bentwood chairs. “First, I perceived these chairs as design classics. But then I realised that their main quality lies in their sustainability and environmental friendliness: there is no material wastage, and the chairs are very lightweight,” says Fukasawa. “They meet all the requirements […]

The Titikaka bench is constructed from teak with an aluminum frame and contradicts the rigid shape of other traditional outdoor benches. The surface of the seat seems to effortlessly ripple, quite reminiscent of wind over water. A wavy progression continues around the aluminum frame, creating a series of sculptural curves that are both practical and […]

Fukasawa’s Siena bed designed in 2007 is a beautiful and essential look. It’s base and headboard are of a dramatically reduced size and the small size and elegance of the form convey a sense of lightness. The base can be seen around the entire perimeter of the bed. The back panel features a short turned-up […]

The Shelf bookcase has a basic shape, but also a strong conceptual sensibility. The Shelf line designed by Naoto Fukasawa grows with new models in different sizes that also offer greater flexibility and functionality. The last version offers a limited edition of 300 unites, while the newer bookcases will be produced in an unlimited series […]

The Terra bathtub, made out of white Cristal plant is produced with a casting-molded technique. With a molded basin that integrates the entire volume of the bath tub and a lateral water supply that falls like a waterfall this elegant design looks inviting and relaxing. Naoto Fukasawa created this first large mono-block molded bathtub without […]