uchida shanghai releases minimal bamboo furniture collection

uchida shanghai releases minimal bamboo furniture collection
all images courtesy of kenta hasegawa

chinese design studio uchida shanghai has created a small series of bamboo furniture designed for the home. led by tatsuhiro omori and mitsuhiro shoji, the practice is deeply rooted within the area, and source all materials as locally as possible. the collection includes two chairs, a low side table, a partition wall, and display case, all made of 19mm (.74”) bamboo. uchida shanghai hopes to challenge bamboo-based design, and provide users with objects that are both modern and nostalgic.

arm chair 

chair 

the collection utilizes 19mm bamboo 

partition wall 

low table, made of bamboo and steel 

display case 

full collection

bamboo in transport

bamboo was sourced from the zhejiang province

manufacturing 

bamboo 

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