detail of the woven paper-code

this simple armchair is composed of solid beech wood, plywood and paper-code. entitled ‘knot-chair’, this prototype is designed by tokyo-based tatsuo kuroda. the extensions of the chair’s front and back legs are joined to form its armrest and backrest. the structural components are connected by paper-code that has been knitted around the wooden parts, providing both support and additional visual interest to the chair. its overall dimensions measure 590 x 730 x 540 mm.

tatsuo kuroda: knot chair full view

tatsuo kuroda: knot chair 3/4 back view

tatsuo kuroda: knot chair back view

tatsuo kuroda: knot chair front view

tatsuo kuroda: knot chair detail

tatsuo kuroda: knot chair concept sketch