Description
INSPIRED BY THE GRANDEUR OF TORII GATES, THE JAPANESE MYTHOLOGICAL STRUCTURE, THE TORII BENCH MIRRORS ITS SIBLING STOOL’S BOLD BEAM STRUCTURE AND CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT ROOF SILHOUETTE OF THIS TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE. THE DESIGN FEATURES TWO ARCHED LEGS CONNECTED BY BEAMS THAT FORM A SPACIOUS SEAT, COMFORTABLY ACCOMMODATING TWO.
SOLIDLY ROOTED WITH ITS MONOLITHIC PRESENCE, THE TORII BENCH IS CONSTRUCTED FROM TWO ARCHED LEGS JOINED BY BEAMS THAT FORM THE SEAT. THE METICULOUSLY LINSEED-OIL-STAINED WOOD SURFACE BEAUTIFULLY REVEALS DARKENED WOOD VEINS, REMINISCENT OF INTRICATE BRUSHSTROKES. AGED BRASS GILDS EACH ROOF END, ADDING A TOUCH OF SHIMMER THAT EVOKES A GUIDING LIGHT.
MATERIALS: ASH WOOD AND BRASS
DIMENSIONS: 158CM / 49CM / H 50CM
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ewan Lamm is a HongKongese-British Designer who embraces the amalgamation of the cultures from the East and the West, finding inspiration in both realms for his unique design pieces.
Graduating from Ravensbourne University London in Product Design in 2018, Lamm found his passion for telling tales and exploring spirituality through the medium of furniture objects. He firmly believes that by delving into the tales and lore of diverse cultures, one can truly grasp the vastness of our world and foster harmony with the peoples whom we share it with, forging a path toward global citizenship.
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