Uchiwa

Uchiwa is a capacious armchair whose soft, open shape takes its inspiration from the traditional Japanese hand fan of the same name. The form was first explored by applying three darts to a sheet of paper – a pattern-cutting technique borrowed from garment making – drawing on the natural tension of the material to produce the chair’s gently cupped silhouette. Generous and inviting, the chair pairs a hard outer shell with soft down padding on its inside, creating a contrast between structure and comfort.

The dramatic seat shell is fully upholstered and offered in two versions: one with down for a more domestic environment, and one in moulded foam to meet the demands of contract settings. The legs are made in natural or stained oak, complementing the upholstered volume above. An accompanying footstool extends the comfort and completes the gesture of the armchair