Sunset
The seat comprises two layers of thick tanned leather stitched
together to form a single sheet. This process is done in Toy-
ooka, Hyogo Prefecture, renowned for the production of bags.
As the angle and sinkage of the seat depend solely on the
tension of the leather, the hardness and comfort of the seat
cannot be adjusted as easily as urethane cushions or spring-
loaded chairs. Sunset chair offers a comfortable sitting experi-
ence with the delicate balance of optimal tension of leather.
For it is a natural material, the tanned leather seat will eventu-
ally adapt to the body over time.
The oak frame is carved out at a chair factory in Hiroshima
Prefecture. The thick tanned leather made in Himeji is cut and
sewn in Toyooka, all in Hyogo Prefecture. This product is a
new type of chair that shows the potential of Japan’s regional
characteristics, created carefully by artisans featuring the
aspects of each regional industry in Japan.
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