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ANZA
Meaning 'to sit at ease' in Japanese, ANZA is a seating collection composed of pouffes, benches and coffee tables. Inspired by the Japanese Zabuton style, the aim was to create a generous floating cushion, which allow for a dynamic seating. The soft outlines invites for a multitude of seating postures and are meant to create a warm atmosphere where various scenarios can unfold.
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The upholstered items are available in a selected range of textiles and base finishes, including an high gloss lacquer inspired by the traditional Japanese Shikki technique and an oiled and black stained oak version.
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To complete the seating range, a coffee table was designed with a similar base concept and a durable Carrara marble top.
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For the launch, a very special textile called ´Tango Chirimen' has been developed with a Kyoto-based textile and silk screen manufacturer. This patchwork-like pattern, originally designed in the 18th century in Japan, was updated with a new colour scale to match the official PWTBS colours.
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The below bench, upholstered with Re-Wool from Kvadrat, features a matte lacquered oak frame.
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2018 // In collaboration with Ryosuke Fukusada. Produced by PLEASE WAIT to be SEATED Photos courtesy of PWtbS