Design What

Shigeki Matsuoka

Chair

Sunday, 2 August 2026

Tie

Tie is a wooden bench designed for two people to sit side by side. The seat and backrest are carved by hand from a solid block of wood, so no bent wood, cushions or springs are used. Traditional Japanese hand planes and knives shape the curves and keep the natural beauty of the wood visible. The curved backrest lets two people seated together rest close to one another. Tie suits dining, reading with the legs stretched out, or lying down in different positions. The current form was completed in 2020 in Tokyo, Japan.

Xu Le

A Multifunctional Stool

Saturday, 1 August 2026

Square and Round

Square and Round is a multifunctional seat made of beech wood and acrylic. The transparent acrylic surface reveals the internal wooden structure. Placed one way, the surface forms a light seat. Turned upside down, the same surface becomes a side table with a recess that holds keys and other small objects. The parts are joined by a traditional double dovetail key structure, so no metal connectors are used. The seat can be taken apart by hand once the locking key is found. Flat packing reduces the transport volume.

Alan Hung

Chair

Friday, 31 July 2026

Ging

Ging chairs are created by a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. The collection was made to focus on the natural beauty of wood. The form of the chairs is minimal but dynamic. The chairs are made to be comfortable and ergonomic with its round backseat and well positioned recline angle. The stackable function made the chairs more versatile for the different setting.

Zha Lianghao

Armchair

Thursday, 30 July 2026

The Doberman Chair

The design inspiration comes from Doberman dog. The designer chose the mahogany as material due to the similar color to the real Doberman dog. Moreover, The Doberman Chair has a suspended backrest and a long seat size, both covered with black leather. The design is to give people a quiet and comfortable place to relax and work. Like the Doberman dog, The Doberman Chair shows its unique dignity and peace.

Navid Ghandili

Multifunctional Chair

Wednesday, 29 July 2026

Spring

Spring is a multifunctional wooden chair designed for small rooms. Spring transforms with a single push, through built-in compression springs. The same piece can serve as a chair, as a table or as a standing table for events. The form is inspired by a flower bud that opens like a blossom. The main material is oak wood in natural and white colors. Wooden sheets are layered and then cut into circular pieces. The compression springs are made of aluminum. All sizes follow standard human ergonomics, so the furniture saves space in compact homes.

Sebastiaan Van beest

Arm Chair

Tuesday, 28 July 2026

Minimal Techno

Minimal Techno is a prototype armchair made from recycled solid steel and repurposed bamboo hardwood flooring. The frame has a matte black coating, and brushed brass screws hold the bamboo slats in place. The thin steel and bamboo give the seat flexibility, so the chair stays comfortable during long periods of sitting. The structure is strong and has been tested to hold weights above 250 pounds. Japanese minimalism and the use of negative space guided the form. Only three materials are used, which keeps the armchair simple to reproduce.