Chair
Cocoda

Chair for Koma co.,ltd.

The Cocoda chair is characterized by its intricate three-dimensional curved arms, which are made by carving solid wood, this shape cannot be made by bending the wood. The idea is that a simple chair with only the necessary functions is the most comfortable and most beautiful. The form of the chair has been designed for functional beauty, so it not only looks beautiful, but can be used in a variety of sitting positions. The human body is made up of many curves, this chair has many curves as a result of the pursuit of comfort. It is the good seating experience no matter how you sit.

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Cocoda by Shigeki Matsuoka
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Unique Properties

The cocoda chair is characterized by its intricate three-dimensional curved arms, which are made by carving solid wood . This shape cannot be made by bending the wood. We thought that a simple chair with only the necessary functions is the most comfortable and most beautiful. The beautiful organic form of this product attracts users to touch it. Each piece is hand-carved out of solid wood using Japanese hand tools.

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

Production Technology

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.

Design Challenge

As a craftsman, this chair requires daily training and skill. It took nine years from the first model to the current model. Designing a chair is very difficult due to various limitations such as strength, structure, and seating comfort, but the challenge is worth it.

Project Duration

The cocoda chair 2020 in its current form has undergone a series of model changes since 2011 and was completed in 2020. It is manufactured at KOMA Corporation in Tokyo, Japan.

Operation Flow

The solid wood is individually hand-carved by craftsmen, which makes the seat so comfortable that it feels soft even though it is hard wood, allowing the user to sit for hours without getting tired.

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 complex cubic curves that best fit the human body cannot be created by machines. We believe that being able to mass-produce these chairs, made by hand, with one-of-a-kind quality is a new value that cannot be found anywhere else. It is said that the world of manufacturing will become more difficult in the future with the development of AI, but there is nothing to fear if we have the power and individuality to constantly create new creations.

Image Credits

photo= Franco Tadeo Inada movie Director=Ibuki Matsuyama

Project Overview

Cocoda Chair has been a Silver winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2022 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.

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Silver Recognition

Shigeki Matsuoka was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work Cocoda Chair.

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Cocoda Chair: A Masterpiece of Handcrafted Comfort and Elegance

Introducing the Cocoda Chair, a handcrafted masterpiece designed by Shigeki Matsuoka, head of furniture studioKOMA, and winner of the Silver A' Design Award in 2023.


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