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KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD: Milan Salone 2011 - 'Everyday Life' Captured by Photographer Shin Suzuki Gallery

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KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD: Milan Salone 2011 - 'Everyday Life' Captured by Photographer Shin Suzuki Gallery

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong> Milan Salone Venue Photo by Shin Suzuki

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong> Milan Salone Venue Photo by Shin Suzuki

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong> Milan Salone Venue Photo by Shin Suzuki

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong> 2011 PROTOTYPES CASTOR BENCH & SHELF (design by BIG-GAME) A bench and shelf inspired by Japanese furniture forms. Made from domestic oak, the bench can also be used as an extension of the shelf or as a low table. *All prototypes have unconfirmed release dates.

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong> 2011 PROTOTYPES RULER (BIG-GAME) A ruler printed with wood grain patterns. Each line is a graphic pattern, yet printed in 1cm increments, a design that also incorporates functionality.

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong> 2011 PROTOTYPES CASTOR STOOL (BIG-GAME) A stackable stool made from domestic oak. The seat is mounted on four thin legs that extend horizontally, a design driven by functionality.

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong> 2011 PROTOTYPES CHUCKLE (design by KARIMOKU DESIGN TEAM) A gently tilting, subtly helpful container for small items. When not in use, they stack compactly, making efficient use of space.

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong> 2011 PROTOTYPES TORII-S (KARIMOKU DESIGN TEAM) A stool inspired by the Japanese Torii gate. The joint, where the legs are embedded into the seat, uses the traditional Japanese woodworking technique 'shikuchi'. This delicate and precise technique achieves a strong and bold form.

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong> 2011 PROTOTYPES COLOUR PLATTER (design by SCHOLTEN & BAIJINGS) A set of trays with geometric patterns and rich colors, printed on domestic cypress wood using advanced techniques. The overlap of three different sizes, colors, and patterns creates a variety of expressions.

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong> 2011 PROTOTYPES COLOUR STOOL (SCHOLTEN & BAIJINGS) A stool that responds to Japan's cultural emphasis on sitting, designed for space-saving and portability. Using skilled woodworking techniques that adhere to traditional construction, it achieves overall transparency and a minimal, precisely applied vibrant color.

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong> 2011 PROTOTYPES COLOUR STOOL (SCHOLTEN & BAIJINGS)

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong> 2011 PROTOTYPES HOMERUN KIDS CHAIR (design by SYLVAIN WILLENZ) Manga characters never appear alone... A small HOMERUN chair specially made for toddlers who want to sit beside their parents in a similar chair.

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong> 2011 PROTOTYPES HOMERUN PAPERWEIGHT (SYLVAIN WILLENZ) A basic yet often overlooked desk accessory, the paperweight. Its appearance, reminiscent of a large stamp, adds an accent to the desk.

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong> 2011 PROTOTYPES HOMERUN STOOL (SYLVAIN WILLENZ) A stool that can be used as a side table for the HOMERUN CHAIR, or as a table for small children when combined with the HOMERUN Kids Chair.

<strong>KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD</strong> Milan Salone Venue

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KARIMOKU NEW STANDARD | Milan Salone 2011: A Gallery of 'Everyday Life' Captured by Photographer Shin Suzuki

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