by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia
, B&B Italia Outdoor
Naoto Fukasawa
Japan
Japanese industrial design icon Naoto Fukasawa is known for work that is simultaneously sculptural and functional. From CD players, cell phones, and electrical appliances, to furniture for sitting, sleeping and eating, Fukasawa’s work is always museum-quality. In fact, a wall-mounted CD player he designed for Muji is part of the Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection. Inspired by the outline and the shape of a volume or item, he looks for inspiration in the subconscious thoughts that humans have about objects.
Fukasawa has immersed himself in the electronics world since the beginning of his career, at Seiko Epson in Japan, where he designed products such as wrist TVs and mini printers. He also spent time in the U.S. working with companies in Silicon Valley, and was involved in the development of a design concept for Apple. He continued to dream up technological products when he returned to Japan, while at the same time taking on impressive furniture collaborations that quickly made him a household name in the industry. As a furniture designer, he has collaborated on award-winning pieces for B&B Italia, Driade, Magis, Artemide, Danese, Boffi, and more. Works like the Piccola Papilio lounge for B&B Italia reveal Fukasawa’s energetic approach to minimalism. The chair’s enveloping form is utterly simplistic and captivatingly artful at the same time.
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Designs by Naoto Fukasawa (28)
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia Outdoor
Ayana Armchair
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia Outdoor
Ayana Coffee Table
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia Outdoor
Ayana Dining Table
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia Outdoor
Ayana Lounge Chair
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia Outdoor
Ayana Sofa
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia
Belle Chair
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia
Bull Table
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia Outdoor
Colosseo Outdoor Small Table
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia
Colosseo Small Tables
by Naoto Fukasawa
for Magis
Déjà-vu Chair
by Naoto Fukasawa
for Magis
Déjà-vu Mirror
by Naoto Fukasawa
for Magis
Déjà-vu Stool
by Naoto Fukasawa
for Magis
Déjà-vu Table
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia
Grande Papilio Lounge
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia
Harbor Chair
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia
Harbor Laidback Lounge Chair
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia
Mini Papilio
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia
Papilio Bed
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia
Papilio Shell
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia
Papilio Side Chair
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia
Papilio Stool
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia
Piccola Papilio Lounge
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia Outdoor
Pushpam Table
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia
Shelf Bookcase
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia
Shelf X Bookcase
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia
Siena Bed
by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia Outdoor