takeshi miyakawa: holey chair

takeshi miyakawa: holey chair


illuminated 'holey chairs' by takeshi miyakwa
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japanese designer takeshi miyakawa exhibited his 'holey chair' in designboom's
'asia now' exhibition held at dwell on design in los angeles in june 2010.



top view
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the 'holey chair' is a light fixture constructed from white acrylic in the shape of a chair frame.
LEDs embedded within illuminate the form. it can be placed on the floor or installed on the wall.
available in two sizes: a larger version (14" x 16" x 28") and smaller version (10 3/4" x 12" x 21").



installation view of some of the pieces on display in the japan section of the 'asia now' exhibition
image © designboom




takeshi miyakawa


installation of the 'holey chair'



installation of the 'holey chair'



takeshi miyakawa installation a 'holey chair' on a lamp post



an illuminated 'holey chair' hanging from the street infrastructure



holey chair installation at sportmax store in nyc, 2010



holey chair installation at sportmax store in nyc, 2010
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construction of the chair



graphics which illustrated the current production of art, architecture and design in japan. various image panels covered the wall of the japanese
section of the 'asia now' exhibition.
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