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KOYORI
Miau Collection

MIAU TABLE BY GAM FRATESI
 

The Miau series started with armchairs which conceptualize a sculptural object made of solid wood, and the aim was to create something that feels incredibly pleasant to the touch. The table has a vigorous feeling appreciating fully the tactility of solid wood compared to the slim and sleek chair, however, sharing the same typology being contemporary. In addition, the sense of comfort and peacefulness when you touch the furniture can very well be equated with the experience and feeling you get when you gently caress a cat, as the name “Miau” symbolizes. 
 

“We have designed the table for the Miau chair, with some of the beautiful craftsmanship and detail that goes from the legs. We like the contrast between the very thin structure of the chair and the much more solid and massiveness of the table. We think the two elements are working extremely well,” says GamFratesi.

The Miau table exudes a profound sense of solidity, utilizing the natural beauty of solid wood, while elegantly juxtaposing with the delicate Miau armchair to create a stunning visual contrast.

The Miau table, composed solely of its top and legs, showcases a seamless integration where the two elements meld together as one. To achieve this flawless connection between the tabletop and legs, meticulous precision in wood carving and high accuracy joining techniques were indispensably employed.

The legs are skillfully tapered from top to bottom, bringing out the captivating grain patterns by delicately shaving the solid wood. Through numerous prototypes, the manufacturer strived to strike the perfect balance between ensuring the table’s structural strength and preserving its aesthetic integrity, carefully determining the ideal thickness of the legs.

The Miau table exudes a profound sense of solidity, utilizing the natural beauty of solid wood, while elegantly juxtaposing with the delicate Miau armchair to create a stunning visual contrast.

MIAU ARMCHAIR BY GAM FRATESI
 

Miau Armchair combines high precision of wood bending and wood carving techniques. The armrests and the backrest are made of a single bentwood, allowing the wood grain to become more uniform and beautiful, as well as more durable than if it had been constructed from separate pieces connected together. To ensure maximum sitting comfort, the wooden seat and backrest are curved three-dimensionally, whereas the upholstered cushion uses molded plywood curved and combined precisely with the seat pad.
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MARUNI
EN Collection

EN CHAIR BY CECILIE MANZ
 

According to the designer, colors are important just as texture, finish, and wood type, as an object’s shape and appearance may change completely when changing the color. She also uses three-dimensional objects as a tool to select colors, which are alive with materiality, variation, and texture as well as time which is another tool that sometimes needs to grow on you.

The chair with a roundish seat and a back with a gentle curve contrasting beautifully with the simple loop frame. The three-dimensionally carved curved backrest gently holding the back is impressive and equally serene. With the perfect blending of sharpness and softness, you feel the warmth of craftsmanship. The gentle atmosphere that this round table radiates spreads all over connecting people and space with its warmth.

EN TABLE BY CECILIE MANZ

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RITZWELL
JK Collection

JK ARMCHAIR BY JUN KAMAHARA
 
The JK Armchair, crafted by Jun Kamahara for Ritzwell, showcases a durable design that undoubtedly makes a significant impact. This chair offers the convenience of removable upholstered seat and back covers for easy maintenance, which can be tailored to individual preferences with a choice of house fabric or leather. The timber frame is available in solid walnut or a variety of oak finishes, including natural, black, or white.
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JK COFFEE TABLE BY JUN KAMAHARA
 
Designed by Jun Kamahara for Ritzwell, the JK Coffee Table is distinguished by its notable lightness, exuding a sense of serenity and refinement. The minimalist design is accentuated by the upward curve of the square tabletop and the beveled edge of the circular variant, symbolizing Japanese architectural aesthetics. The JK Coffee Table comes in six different sizes and features a solid wood tabletop with a Walnut finish.
JK SIDE TABLE BY JUN KAMAHARA
 
Available in two versions, with a squared and circular top, JK side tables are characterised by a particular lightness thanks to the slim section of the top in solid walnut and the steel power coating structure and hairline stainless steel acrylic urethane coating structure. Their minimalist design is embellished by the slightly upward curving corners of the squared top and by the bevelled edge of the circular version.
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