Description
REMINISCENT TO TORII, THE JAPANESE MYTHOLOGICAL STRUCTURE, THE TORII STOOL EMBRACES THE GRAND AND BOLD BEAM WORK AND CULTURE DEFINING ROOF SILHOUETTE OF THE TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE IN THE NATION.
CONSTRUCTED WITH TWO ARCHED LEGS JOINED TOGETHER WITH TWO BEAMS FORMING THE SEAT, THE TORII STOOL FIRMLY ROOTS INTO THE GROUND , ANCHORING ITS MONOLITHIC PRESENCE IN ANY SPACE.
THE WOOD SURFACE IS METICULOUSLY STAINED, UNVEILING THE MESMERISING DARKENED WOOD VEINS ALLUDING THE INTRICATE BRUSHSTROKES OF A TRADITIONAL JAPANESE INK PAINTING. EACH END OF THE ROOF IS GILDED WITH AGED BRASS, SHIMMERING GOLDEN LIGHT THAT GUIDES YOU TOWARDS THE SACRED LAND.
MATERIALS: ASH WOOD AND BRASS
DIMENSIONS: 68CM / 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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