benurri

To the system sofa "Quodo," which pursues a refined and elegant form with a simple yet sophisticated design and superb seating comfort, new items have been added to enable even more diverse layouts. In addition to a one-arm single seat and a wide-size long seat, a new armless angle sofa with a gentle curve has joined the lineup. Its partially backless design creates an open and relaxed atmosphere, offering a sense of spacious comfort.

Born in Hyogo prefecture in 1940. After graduating from Tokyo University of the Arts, he worked for Angelo Mangiarotti Architects (Milan), and later established his studio, Kawakami Design Room in 1971. He aims at creation with humanity in the design of environment, furniture, space, etc. Quodo and SESTINA, the items he designed for CondeHouseare popular and long-selling. While engaged in activities in design organizations and human resource training, he has contributed to the development of the International Furniture Design Competition (IFDA) for more than 30 years, such as articipating in the annual tree planting activity in Asahikawa. "The design industry is required to comprehensively solve the social and cultural problems such as environmental and resource-shortage problems, an aging society, etc. I aim at design that embodies natural, truly rich, and comfortable life, from a social and ethical perspective, based on the aesthetics and consciousness developed in a practical way of thinking."