Bench Inspired by Asian Design

Asian Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for Maruni.

Although Asian in style, this subdued yet elegant bench can readily blend into Western-style spaces as well. The form, created by using horizontal/vertical lines for the wood boards and panels, and the use of rich colours characteristic of Asian furniture provide a natural ambience that gives the bench a truly traditional appearance unchanged by the passing of time. The compact size with a depth of only 30cm provides a simple design allowing the bench to be easily used as a side table as well as a bench. You can use this bench in a wide range of applications from home use to museums or hotels.

‘The basic structure of the bench with its combination of square logs and plates enables it to also work as a display table or a shelf. The deep brown colour, characteristic of traditional Asian furniture, will deepen over time.’ Naoto Fukasawa.