This generously proportioned armchair takes its name and shape from the traditional Japanese fans. Uchiwa, created by the duo Doshi & Levien for Danish brand Hay, stands out with its enveloping shell that is both familiar and surprising. The front and back of the chair are available in two different fabrics, creating a contrast and marking two spaces: the inside and the outside. In a classic or Quilt version, Uchiwa invites itself into domestic or contract environments, bringing a sculptural and comforting touch.
Color
grey 124
Dimensions
l 87.2 x D 88.4 x H 106 cm, seat H 40 cm
Finish
steelcut Trio fabric seat, Sierra leather back, stained oak base
Doshi Levien was founded by designers Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien, who met at the Royal College of Art. The London-based studio is internationally recognised as a marriage of culture, technology, industrial design and craft. Nipa grew up in India and studied at the National Institute of Design, founded on the manifesto of Charles and Ray Eames; Jonathan trained in fine cabinet making and then industrial design. Together, they strive to create a design with rational and functional qualities, to infuse their projects with a sense of inner beauty. Nipa's practice is rooted in his diverse upbringing and discerning eye for visual culture; Jonathan's in industrial precision, combined with the sensitivity of a maker's hand and a deep understanding of materials. What makes Doshi Levien's work so distinctive is not only their confident relationship with colour, material and form, but also their ability to translate meticulous design ideas into the context of production. The duo has created design pieces for leading manufacturers such as B&B Italia, Moroso, Kvadrat and Cappellini, as well as for prestigious museums, international cultural institutions and art galleries.
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HAY
Hay was founded in 2002 to promote Danish design. Rather than sticking closely to the style of the country's former masters of design, Hay reinvents their work in a more contemporary context. The brand revisits the classical forms of Nordic design in a more contemporary context. Hay boasts user-friendly, aesthetic and functional designs. It draws from three main sources of inspiration: art, architecture and fashion. The producer pays particular attention to its environment and is inspired by contemporary culture.