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LOAF I 2P bench
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About this product
Architonic ID: 20084127
Year of Launch: 2019
Loaf puff two seats, Perfect example of soft furniture piece for public spaces. Loaf is made of solid wood. We use PEFC certified wood. Expanded polyurethane foam and inset upholstered handle. Offering the possibility to choose a variety of fabrics.
Concept
Rounded rectangular shape was the first image that came up in my mind when I was thinking about designing a small bench for public spaces. Rectangular shape holds a very logical and geometric feeling while it misses coziness of the round shapes so I intuitively felt for something in between.Since a degree of tension and comfort in the air of public spaces is quite an important factor to imply when designing, the overall roundedness of the seat helped me to define its presence. The name “Loaf” comes directly from loafs of bread as the friendliness of the product resonated with the one of the freshly baked loafs somehow. “Loaf” has a family of single, two seater, three seater which replicate the shape for its single seater. They can be arranged in the space as orderly or as randomly as people like. Having small handles on the sides suggests its casual character.
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Specifications
Base
Closed base
Feature
Seat upholstered, Without armrests, Without backrest
Usage
Contract, Hospitality, Residential
Design files
3
Distributors
Representatives
Handling Space
35 Golden ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2J5, Canada
Designers
Keiji Takeuchi
Italy
Born in Fukuoka, Japan 1977. At age of 15, Keiji Takeuchi moved to New Zealand where he spent his youth. In 1999 while studying at an art school in New Zealand, he moved to Paris for a scholarship study at ENSCI / Les Ateliers. In 2003 he returned to Japan and since 2005 he has been a designer at Naoto Fukasawa Design ltd in Tokyo. In 2012, Takeuchi decided to move and to set up and lead a satellite office for Fukasawa in Milan. In 2014, Takeuchi started freelancing personal projects alongside his role for Fukasawa’s studio. During the same year, Takeuchi was selected by Giulio Cappellini as one of upcoming designers and in 2015 he worked on an installation project at KBIS Las Vegas for the Italian natural stone company Antolini in collaboration with him. This collaboration with G.Cappellini continues and Cappellini once again selected Takeuchi to participate to a project with Ceramica Flaminia for its 60th anniversary. This project was introduced during Milano salone 2015. In 2016 Takeuchi set up keiji takeuchi srls. Today Takeuchi is collaborating with various international brands such as Boffi, Amorim, Antolini, Henrytimi, and Flaminia while simultaneously following European and western design projects for Naoto Fukasawa. In 2016 after 2 years of Freelance work, Takeuchi established his design office in Milan. The office is focused on product design development from electronics to furniture. Currently working with international brands such as Boffi, Amorim, Antolini, Henrytimi, and Flaminia and the range of projects is expanding.
