Design enthusiasts are often captivated by the striking appeal created when natural materials are used sculpturally. This was also the case for GamFratesi, who have drawn inspiration from the stone sculptures of Isamu Noguchi. With the Kigo table series, GamFratesi aim to capture the essence of both art and nature, translating it into an expressive, sculptural piece of furniture.
As GamFratesi describe, Noguchi had a unique way of working with stone, harmonizing rough and smooth surfaces in a way that almost makes them feel human. His approach brought out the soul of the material, often carving circles to create shapes that feel organic.
Inspired by this, GamFratesi reinterpreted Noguchi’s approach in wood, combining different types of timber to create their own sculptural vision. They note, “One of the most important characteristics of solid wood is its ability to be transformed and shaped, becoming deeply unique and intimate to the touch—a lesson we learn from Danish masters, who, with great attention to detail, create pieces of extraordinary beauty.”
Naming the tables after a Japanese poetic term, “Kigo,” feels natural. In Japanese, kigo refers to a word or phrase associated with a particular season, used in traditional Japanese poetry forms such as renga, renku, and haiku. “We think it expresses the poetic shape of the tables, connecting to seasonal imagery and allowing the table to play flexibly within the space and evoke different poetic suggestions,” GamFratesi add.
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