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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.

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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.

Product information

Information
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Bench in metal sheet with bent back and lacquered steel rod legs.

Dimensions
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Softer than Steel

width 98 cm
depth 89 cm
total height 67 cm
seat height 36 cm
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Softer than Steel

width 143 cm
depth 115 cm
total height 62 cm
seat height 36 cm
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Softer than Steel

width 69 cm
depth 175 cm
total height 60 cm
seat height 36 cm
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Softer than Steel

width 40,5 cm
depth 50,5 cm
total height 79 cm
seat height 44 cm
Finishing Structure
Lacquers
B13_SABBIA_laccature_G3159
B13 MATT SABBIA
B22_MARRONE_laccature_G1021
B22 BUNGEE BUNGEE BROWN
B42_GRAFITE_laccature_G5783
B42 GRAFITE
B56_RUGGINE_laccature_G8877
B56 RUGGINE
B59_NERO-OPACO_laccature_G9366
B59 MATT BLACK
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B62 MATT WHITE
B70_ROSSO-LAMPONE_G2254
B70 LAMPONE RED
B72_ROSA-QUARZO_laccature_G4085
B73 QUARZO PINK
B82_GRIGIO_laccature_G3385
B82 GREY
B85_LACCATO-VERDE-MOSS_laccature_G4059
B85 MOSS GREEN
Designer
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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

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