The swivel armchairs in the "Rapt" series are beautifully designed and meticulously crafted by Shirakawa's engineers. The graceful curves from the backrest to the legs enhance the overall balance. The backrest and armrests fit snugly against the body, ensuring a comfortable sitting experience.
The armchair is processed with the delicate cruck wood techniques of Hida artisans. Because it joins without using metal, the soft design of the curve is fully utilized. Traditional cruck wood techniques have been used to create a well-designed, durable, stable and comfortable chair.
Its body-friendly design makes it suitable for office work that involves sitting for long periods of time. Not only does it reduce the burden on the body, but it also allows for smooth movement while sitting in a chair. It reduces stress when working and allows you to work in a calm environment. A comfortable seat will also help you concentrate on your work. The structure that reduces the burden on the body at the same time reduces the burden on the work and provides relaxation time for the consumer.
The thick central part and the thinly branched base part are delicate, but you can feel that they support the chair well. It is made of the same woods as backrest and chair seat, so it will look more integrated. It's hard to find swivel chair designs where you can barely see the metal parts. You can feel their passion for shirakawa trees and their attitude of sticking to their unique "Japanese style" concept. This is the kind of item that conveys the thoughts of the craftsmen through the kindness of the wood.
Kiyoshi Sadogawa
Born in Tokyo in 1941. Established Zero First Design in 1981. He has produced projects such as the Hida Takayama "Festival of Living and Furniture", the "JAPAN Brand Development Support Project", and the Gifu Prefecture Brand "Re-mix JAPAN". We are developing a contract business that embodies design and lifestyle, not just design work that considers the shape and function of things.
