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Ayana Lounge Chair

c. 2020

by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia Outdoor

Ayana Lounge Chair

by Naoto Fukasawa
for  B&B Italia Outdoor

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The Ayana lounge chair’s mini­mal­ist aesthetic is reflected in the struc­ture of natural teak wood and two gener­ously padded cush­ions covered in water­proof fabric. Connect­ing B&B Italia to Naoto Fuka­sawa, the lounge chair armrest is higher to guar­an­tee a more ergonomic seat.

This collec­tion sees wood as the protag­o­nist. If the depths and heights are a clear refer­ence to the south-east Asian tradi­tion, the back­rest recalls a Swedish wall bar, an exer­cise equip­ment turned into a load-bearing element. Thanks to this solu­tion, the elements of the Ayana collec­tion can be enjoyed and appre­ci­ated at 360 degrees, discov­er­ing on each side a new elegant inter­play of inter­sec­tions and propor­tions. Its broad dimen­sions allow to create a pleas­ant convivial atmos­phere in outdoor settings.

Ayana is a project with a green soul. The teak used to make the struc­tures is FSC certi­fied (Forest Stew­ard­ship Council) and all the mate­ri­als that make up the various elements of the series, at the end of the product’s life cycle, can be sepa­rated and disposed of with respect for the environment.

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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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