chair with ‘Y’ shaped back rest image © designboom
during seoul design festival 09 inside the COEX conference center, korean designer lee min ho exhibited his collection of furniture designs which includes chairs, a table and ceramic / wooden lighting. his seating designs incorporate ‘Y’ shaped backs which function as a support for one’s back, but double as a coat rack. their resemblance to twigs references nature and the natural materials in which they are made.
two seater bench and coat rack image © designboom
general view of installation image © designboom
general view of installation image © designboom
ceramic and wood pendant lights image © designboom
designer lee min ho portrait © designboom
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