junpei tamaki design expresses fluffy snow in thaw sofa

junpei tamaki design expresses fluffy snow in thaw sofa
all images courtesy of takumi ota

japanese studio junpei tamaki design has created the ‘thaw sofa’ in reference to images of fluffy snow. the curved silhouette is accompanied by a round wooden detail that frames the whole piece. made out of white oak and fabric, the volume forms a soft, sinking place to sit. a contrast is created between the base of the chair and the thin strip of wood, as it becomes a continuous line to serve the seat, arm and backrest in one. 

the ‘thaw sofa’ is on display during milan design week, 2014 at salone internazionale del mobile.

side view

front view

back view

detail view of the wood

the entire project collection

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