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Bench in metal sheet with bent back and lacquered steel rod legs.
Softer than Steel
Nendo, 2014
"A rigid metal sheet becomes light and flexible as if the metal were paper or fabric". Part of the surface lifts up and bends to create the chair's backrest.
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Each piece in this collection embodies the elegance and simplicity of minimalist design. Crafted with mastery using metal bending techniques, these objects explore the possibilities of form and function.
The clean lines of each element reflect the essence of minimalism, while the strength and durability of the metal give them a tangible presence. Each piece is designed to blend harmoniously with any environment, adding a touch of modernity and sophistication. This collection of benches is a tribute to the beauty of simplicity and the power of essential design. Each of these pieces inspires creativity and enriches the space with its unique and distinctive presence.
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Dimensions
Softer than Steel
width 98 cm
depth 89 cm
total height 67 cm
seat height 36 cm
width 98 cm
depth 89 cm
total height 67 cm
seat height 36 cm
Softer than Steel
width 143 cm
depth 115 cm
total height 62 cm
seat height 36 cm
width 143 cm
depth 115 cm
total height 62 cm
seat height 36 cm
Softer than Steel
width 69 cm
depth 175 cm
total height 60 cm
seat height 36 cm
width 69 cm
depth 175 cm
total height 60 cm
seat height 36 cm
Softer than Steel
width 40,5 cm
depth 50,5 cm
total height 79 cm
seat height 44 cm
width 40,5 cm
depth 50,5 cm
total height 79 cm
seat height 44 cm
Finishing Structure
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B62 BIANCO - OPACO
B34 GRIGIO CHIARO - OPACO
B82 GRIGIO - OPACO
B42 GRAFITE - OPACO
B59 NERO - OPACO
B10 ARANCIONE BECCO D'OCA - OPACO
B56 RUGGINE - OPACO
B11 ROSSO SCURO - OPACO
B18 VIOLA MELANZANA - OPACO
B93 BLU OLTREMARE - OPACO
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B94 BLU COBALTO - OPACO
B54 PETROLIO - OPACO
B03 VERDE MARE - OPACO
B02 VERDE PRATO - OPACO
B04 VERDE BOSCO - OPACO
B24 MARRONE - OPACO
B22 MARRONE BUNGEE - OPACO
B41 TORTORE - OPACO
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Designer
Oki Sato is Chief Designer and Founder of nendo. Born in 1977 in Toronto, Canada, he received his M.Arch. from Waseda University, Tokyo in 2002. He established the design studio “nendo” in the same year. His activity in the design world has not been limited to only one area but is rather multifarious, spanning from graphic and product design to designing furniture, installations, windows and interiors, and even reaches into the realm of architecture. He has been chosen by the Neewsweek magazine as one of “The 100 Most Respected Japanese” and won many “Designer of the Year” mention by Wallpaper and Elle Decor magazines. Nendo can be found in the Museum of Modern Art in New York, as well as in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and Centre Pompidou in Paris.
www.nendo.jp
