Imperial family
The Japanese Imperial family has been continuing for 126
generations, spanning over 2,700 years. The imperial line is
said to be unbroken from Emperor Jimmu in the mythical age,
to the present-day monarch. It could be stated that the
Emperor of Japan represents both the history of the country
and the origin of its people, and that the unbroken 2,700 years
royalty is the context in which much of modern Japanese
culture and craftsmanship exists.
As each table differs in size and height, the placement of a
series of round tables creates beautiful, orderly connections in
an otherwise disorderly space. The different heights allow the
tables to overlap when placed in a group, with each table
becoming part of a greater flow much like generations of
Emperors comprises a much larger lineage. Whilst each piece
can be used on its own as a side table or coffee table, it can
also create a diverse range of configurations when it is used
together. All parts of the tables are made of solid wood. It is
important to minimize the potential expansion and contraction
of the timber due to temperature and humidity changes. The
edge of the tabletop is sharpened to form a fine, tableware-like
rim and to help contain spills while resembling a sacred lotus
leaf.
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