Toshio Tokunaga Japanese, b. 1952
VIBRATO CHAIR, TRIPLE
Yoshino Cedar, Japanese Zelkova
H37 3/8 x W59 1/8 x D19 3/4 in
H95 x W150 x D50 cm
Seat Height: 19 in
H95 x W150 x D50 cm
Seat Height: 19 in
C24178NP
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The Yoshino area in Nara prefecture is a land of cultivated cypress and cedar forests. Rich with over 500 years of history is over 500 decades; the woods are filled with trees as old as 300 years. The climate here is warm, mild, and humid, producing lumber suitable for carving. The trees grow straight, gentle, and soft yet rigid. It's impressive to see these trees grow neatly to create the steep mountain forests. Tokunaga combines the beautiful rich cedar and strong zelkova to make this harmonious vibrato chair.