Chair
Tie

Chair for Koma.Co.,Ltd

The tie chair 2020 is carved with the concept a chair that helps couples get along. The curve of the backrest is designed in such a way that when two people sit side by side, their bodies naturally snuggle together. As a seating for dining or to kick up your feet to enjoy your favorite book, it should suite any desired situation comfortably. Facing each other or side-by-side, the idea is to provide a format-less space allowing for people to be comfortable as they please.

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Tie by Shigeki Matsuoka
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Unique Properties

It is created by carving a solid block of wood with a knife in order to achieve perfect seating comfort. This expresses a level of comfort that cannot be achieved with bent wood, cushions or springs. Japanese hand tool planes and knives are essential for this.

Tags

chair, bench, furniture, wood, Japan, Tokyo, craftsmanship

Production Technology

Usingtraditional Japanese hand tools, the beautiful lines of our furniture are individually hand carved, and not bent, to showcase the natural beauty of wood. We don't use automation machines, but we are developing them as a product.

Design Challenge

It is a chair that requires daily training and skill as a craftsman. From the first model to the current model, it took us seven years to create the current model. The chair is not only beautiful, but it is also very comfortable to sit in and to touch.

Project Duration

The "tie chair 2020" in its current form was completed in 2020 after repeated model changes since 2013. It is manufactured in Tokyo, Japan.

Operation Flow

The tie chair can be used in the same way as a standard wooden bench. You can sit comfortably with your legs stretched out, or you can lie down and assume various positions.

Research

Every part of the product should have a meaning.It should have an excellent function.This is the ultimate in simplicity.We believe that the pursuit of simplicity results in beautiful design.

Inspiration

The tie chair 2020 is carved with the concept a chair that helps couples get along. Furniture meant to rest one's body, we believe the chair's height and angle of the seating and coping boards, the strength to withstand weight and body movement and other components allow for infinite possibilities. We feel that pursuing the beauty of the chair, to all intents and purposes, is as important as the function it serves. We want it to satisfy the space and time we spend on it to be elegant and meaningful. As a seating for dining or to kick up your feet to enjoy your favorite book, it should suite any desired situation comfortably.

Image Credits

photo= Franco Tadeo Inada movie Director=Masato Iwai

Project Overview

Tie Chair has been a Golden winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.

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Golden Recognition

Shigeki Matsuoka was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Tie Chair.

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Introducing the Tie Chair 2020 by Shigeki Matsuoka: A Unique Approach to Comfort and Design

Shigeki Matsuoka's Tie Chair 2020 is a revolutionary concept in furniture design, completed in Tokyo, Japan in 2020. Crafted with the intention of bringing people together, this chair offers unparalleled comfort and elegance for any setting.


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