Dezeen Showroom: manufactured from wooden and brass, the Torii bench by the London furnishings producer Ultramar Studio has a sculptural type primarily based on Japanese torii gates.
The Torii Bench encompasses a placing mixture of curved and straight cylindrical picket parts, which collectively evoke the form of the standard gates that stand in entrance of Shinto shrines.
Ultramar was based by designer Ewan Lamm, who was born and raised in Hong Kong and produces work that blends Jap and Western cultural influences.
“The mythology surrounding Japanese Torii gates is deeply interesting—their non secular presence embodies a combination of stillness and mysticism that I discover fascinating,” stated Lamm. “Torii items goal to seize this essence, enriching areas with a way of enigmatic calm.”
The Torii bench is a follow-up to Lamm's smaller Torii chair, which was launched in 2023.
Every bit is completed with a coloured linseed oil stain that creates a daring look whereas revealing the grain of the wooden. The ends of the seat parts are lined with aged brass steel discs.
Product particulars:
Product: Tori
designer: Ewan Lamm
Model: Studio Ultramar
Contact: [email protected]
Materials: wooden and brass
Colours/finishes: crimson painted wooden, black painted wooden or customized wooden stain colours
dimensions: 1580 x 490 x 500 millimeters
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