Part of the KOTAN series, designed with the goal of producing “next generation, long-life products.” Naoto Fukasawa poured over many details in order to perfect a product that was comfortable, light, and durable at the same time. Though simple in appearance, creating a chair that is stackable, easy to move, and provides comfortable support, is quite difficult to actualize. Pair with the beautiful KOTAN round table, available in a wide variety of configurations. Made with Japanese Ash wood, KOTAN is perfect for residences, stores, office spaces, or anywhere a bright, round, airy design is desired.
Advanced techniques shine through this chair’s simple design. The curved backrest is made of stacked sheets of wood, and bent using modern moulding technology. CondeHouse techniques prioritize low-waste construction to preserve our limited resources, as well as give increased strength. The characteristic wood grain of Japanese Ash also shines through.
Wooden Seat: This seat type allows you to experience the stunning wood grain of Japanese Ash to your heart’s content. The seat is slightly curved concavely to allow for deeper sitting comfort. This wooden seat also allows for effortless maintenance, as it can be cleaned with a single wipe, making it ideal for use as a daily dining chair.
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Born in Yamanashi Prefecture in 1956, Naoto Fukasawa has worked at Seiko Epson and ID Two (now IDEO San Francisco), founding and heading up IDEO’s Tokyo office. In 2003, Fukasawa went independent and established NAOTO FUKASAWA DESIGN.
Fukasawa has established a reputation for his quietly powerful designs and philosophies embodying human sentiment. He has collaborated with numerous international companies and brands. His designs span a wide variety of fields, from home accessories and precision electronic equipment to mobility, furniture, interior spaces and architecture.
Fukasawa is the recipient of numerous design awards. He has been accorded the title of Royal Designer for Industry (Royal Society of Arts) and received the Isamu Noguchi Award in 2018. He is also a professor at Tama Art University. Since 2012, he has been a curator at The Japan Folk Crafts Museum.