Sculpted for Comfort: The Asari Chair by Naoto Fukasawa for Herman Miller
Inspired by the anthropomorphic shape of the clam, Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa bridges the needs of the office with the comforts of home with the Asari Chair.
?My goal was to inspire joy and create a new form, ultimately becoming the next upholstered icon,? says Naoto Fukasawa about the Asari Chair, the designer’s new live/work effort for Herman Miller. ?A core part of my design ethos is to simplify the way we live, imbuing each creation with an attraction that makes people feel dear to it, a timelessness and longevity that enhances a human process.? Abiding by these principles, the Tokyo-based designer has instilled an invitingly soft proposition for working professionals bridging the ergonomic gap between home and the office. If you’re someone who prefers cushioned rather than mesh back support, the Asari’s contoured seat pad should minimize pressure points throughout the day.
The chair’s name derives from the Japanese word for ?clam,” an anthropomorphic metaphor for the chair?s sculpted high or mid height back design. The cushioned, segmented back and seat is available in eight colors, hues further accentuated by Fukasawa’s decision to continue each of the respective colors across the Asari’s base, arms, and chair body for a unified home furnishing feel rather than the appearance of office space utility (if monochromatic isn’t your thing, there’s an option to mix and match also available, with over 180 c...
?My goal was to inspire joy and create a new form, ultimately becoming the next upholstered icon,? says Naoto Fukasawa about the Asari Chair, the designer’s new live/work effort for Herman Miller. ?A core part of my design ethos is to simplify the way we live, imbuing each creation with an attraction that makes people feel dear to it, a timelessness and longevity that enhances a human process.? Abiding by these principles, the Tokyo-based designer has instilled an invitingly soft proposition for working professionals bridging the ergonomic gap between home and the office. If you’re someone who prefers cushioned rather than mesh back support, the Asari’s contoured seat pad should minimize pressure points throughout the day.
The chair’s name derives from the Japanese word for ?clam,” an anthropomorphic metaphor for the chair?s sculpted high or mid height back design. The cushioned, segmented back and seat is available in eight colors, hues further accentuated by Fukasawa’s decision to continue each of the respective colors across the Asari’s base, arms, and chair body for a unified home furnishing feel rather than the appearance of office space utility (if monochromatic isn’t your thing, there’s an option to mix and match also available, with over 180 c...
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