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Japan Chair Press Releases
Press releases for Japan are now accessible in these languages: English.
Japan Chair Translations
Offering a diversity of language options for Japan translations: Chair EN, Stoel AF, Karrige SQ, ወንበር AM, كرسي AR, Աթոռ HY, Kreslo AZ, Aulkia EU, Крэсла BE, চেয়ার BN, Stolica BS, Столът BG, ကုလားထိုင် MY, Cadira CA, Lingkuranan CEB, Mpando NY, 椅子 ZY, 椅子 ZH, Sedia CO, Stolica HR, Židle CS, Stol DA, Stoel NL, Seĝo EO, Tool ET, Tuoli FI, Chaise FR, Cathair GD, Cadeira GL, სკამი KA, Stuhl DE, Καρέκλα EL, ખુરશી GU, Chèz HT, Kujera HA, Noho HAW, כיסא HE, कुर्सी HI, Lub Rooj Zaum HMN, Szék HU, Stóll IS, Oche IG, Kursi ID, Cathaoir GA, Sedia IT, 椅子は JA, Kursi JV, ಕುರ್ಚಿ KN, Орындық KK, កៅអី KM, Intebe RW, 의자 KO, Kursî KU, Отургуч KY, ເກົ້າອີ້ LO, Sella LA, Krēsls LV, Kėdė LT, Stull LB, Столче MK, Seza MG, Kerusi MS, കസേര ML, Siġġu MT, Te Tuuru MI, खुर्ची MR, Сандал MN, कुर्सी NE, Stol NO, ଚେୟାର OR, څوکۍ PS, صندلی FA, Krzesło PL, Cadeira PT, ਕੁਰਸੀ PA, Scaun RO, Стул RU, Nofoa SM, Столица SR, Chair SN, ڪرسي SD, පුටුව SI, Stolička SK, Stol SL, Kursi SO, Setulo ST, Silla ES, Korsi SU, Kiti SW, Stol SV, Upuan TL, Курсӣ TG, நாற்காலி TA, Урындык TT, కుర్చీ TE, เก้าอี้ TH, Sandalye TR, Oturgyç TK, Стілець UK, کرسی UR, ئورۇندۇق UG, Stul UZ, Ghế VI, Cadair CY, Stoel FY, Isitulo XH, שטול YI, Alaga YO, Isitulo ZU, to suit your project's needs.
Japan Chair Media Articles
Explore our ready-to-use articles on Japan, available in multiple languages: Korean, Russian, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, Turkish, Arabic (Standard), Indonesian, Italian, Hindi, English and Dutch, for your feature stories.
Unique Properties
With a minimum of materials, maximum functionality is achieved, by the use of a metal frame combined with wood and leather. Sustainability is very important, focus is on comfort, and quality materials, so that it can be used for decades. Ecological products and materials have been used for production, environmentally friendly lacquer, leather tanned with wood resin...
Tags
Japan, chair, basic form, mimalistic, ergonomic, functional, ecological,
Production Technology
The chair is made with basic materials such as steel, wood and leather, which makes it easy to produce. No expensive molds are needed, etc ... Despite the simplicity, new technology is used for the production. Such as a 5-axis CNC woodworking machine for the legs. And make CNC laser machine for the steel frame.
Design Challenge
It was a challenge to develop a basic chair design with a minimum of material and construction to still design an aesthetic chair that is not only beautiful but also comfortable to sit and use. In the evolution of the design, the main aim was to leave things out to a minimum. The design was literally reduced to the essentials.
Project Duration
The design was developed in early 2020 and the prototype was ready by the end of 2020 in Ghent, Belgium. Now we are looking for a national or international company for the production.
Operation Flow
The design is a basic shape of a chair. This means that the materials and finish can be tailored to the wishes of the user and thus fit into any environment. Both for the limited edition of steel, wood and leather. Or in industrial production in a finish with plastics. The basic shape has been developed from an ideal ergonomic and comfortable seat shape. With a leather seat, the leather molds to the shape of the body. When the seat and back are made in plastic the form follows the contours of the body for an ideal sitting shape.
Research
During the design, research has been done into an ideal and ergonomic seat shape. Existing chair models have been measured for this. Afterwards, full-size models were made to test and adjust the seating shape. This design process made it possible to design the chair to its essence. A simple production method, socially and economically relevant, has also been sought. And taking into account the ecological aspect.
Inspiration
I found inspiration for this chair at traditional Japanese architecture. The most notable concept in this Japan collection is the sophisticated play of proportions and its metal frame, which is combined with both wood and leather. The colours of the wood, leather and metal can be custom ordered meaning the collection can be perfectly integrated into various interiors. The collection functions as a resting point; but at the same time it is meant to radiate an architectural monumentality.
Image Credits
Sonny Plasschaert
Project Overview
Japan Chair has been a Silver winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Silver Recognition
Jan Goderis was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Japan Chair.
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Introducing the Japan Chair by Jan Goderis: A Fusion of Tradition and Modernity
The Japan Chair by Jan Goderis is a fusion of traditional Japanese architecture and modern design, offering a sophisticated play of proportions and materials. This chair collection is designed to integrate seamlessly into various interiors while exuding architectural monumentality.
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