Toshio Tokunaga Japanese, b. 1952
DAITOKUJI KYOTO CHAIR
Japanese Zelkova from Daitokuji Temple
H31 1/4 x W27 3/8 x D20 7/8 in
H79.5 x W69.5 x D53 cm
Seat Height: 17 in
H79.5 x W69.5 x D53 cm
Seat Height: 17 in
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Named after the Daitokuji Temple, this chair has a strong presence. Daitokuji Temple is known to be the most important tea ceremony temple. The elegant curves of the back support the arms intended for someone aristocratic. The zelkova wood used for the Daitokuji Kyoto chair is a zelkova tree grown in a place where the summer is hot, the winter is cold, and the humidity is high.
