Niels Bendtsen is launching his first design Tokyo chair for Poliform at Milan Furniture Fair 2011. This chair is very graceful and simple but has a sophisticated design, which is characterized by two main effects: a deep appreciation of contemporary Japanese design and architecture and the exploration of key the Scandinavian archetypes. The structure of the chair is made from oak matt lacquered colors. [Via]
Charlotte Perriand was originally presenting Tokyo chaise lounge when she lived and worked in Japan. The first edition of a project that has never been released (1940). Cassina now proposes the design of this seat in several types of wood: bamboo, teak and beech. Tokyo chaise lounge is arranged of 12 curved wooden strips (teak, beech or bamboo) and joining elements connecting the strips to the bars. The base part is in solid wood (teak, beech or bamboo). The mattress equipped with water-draining polyurethane upholstery and stain resistant polyester yarn coated in PVC treated with an exclusive formulation, called Glen Raven, guaranteed completely mold resistant and have ISO 9001 certified. Tokyo chaise lounge is fit to decorate your outdoor space. [Via]















