Kina Ottoman
When David first designed Kina in 2005 it was as an ottoman. But the thin flexible plywood needed to take up the curves was not strong enough to bear any loading. So instead Kina became a light and it was entered it for the IFDA competition in Asahikawa, Japan where it won a Silver Leaf Award. In 2016 IFDA approached us once again, as a past winner, with an invitation to be part of a commemorative exhibition for 2017 to celebrate 10 years of IFDA shows. They asked us to team up with one of their wood manufacturers in Hokkaido with a new design.
The form for Kina was inspired by the sea urchins of the same name found in New Zealand rocky shores.
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KINA LUX, designed by David Trubridge of New Zeland. This objet d'art is light yet stable and sturdy enough to be used as a table, or even as an ottoman. CondeHouse presents to the world, this masterpiece born through a collection of meticulous handcrafting efforts combined with advanced molding and precision manufacturing techniques.
This ellipsoid furniture made of Japanese birch consists of 22 arc-shape parts for size 80; 24 for size 100. The curve and grid of each piece are molded and cut by machine; polished and oil-coated by hand due to its complex shape. The combination of advanced technology and human skills results in this beautiful product. It's something that you not only use but also enjoy by looking at.
Available in upholstered, lacquered or cork top.
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