Isamu Kenmochi
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Designed by Isamu Kenmochi, a pioneer of Japanese modern design, the Haco Series originally created for the lobby of the Kyoto International Conference House. Its nickname Haco, meaning ‘Box’, is derived from its distinctive form. A generous molded plywood shell wraps around a removeable cushion, creating a comfortable, inviting seat…
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The Kashiwado Chair, designed by Isamu Kenmochi, is unique because it is made only from solid wood. This majestic form is completed by using the rough grain of the wood called “cutting roots” from the root of the cedar tree, stacking them up in blocks and carving them out. The…
