Maruni announces new collection 2016 by Naoto Fukasawa and Jasper Morrison that are beautiful combination of solid wood and steel. The “Hiroshima” stackable chair and stool by Naoto Fukasawa combine slender stainless steel legs with a fine luster and solid wood. The “T&O” chair and stool by Jasper Morrison, which combine solid-looking colored steel and maple wood, have a friendly impression. While the design approach of each is different, by incorporating the different materials into the new chairs, both designers have attained beauty and functionality.
The video will show the design process for these new works and the thoughts of the designers.

MARUNI COLLECTION 2016では、深澤直人氏とジャスパー・モリソン氏から無垢材とスチールの組み合わせが特徴的な新作を発表いたします。素材へのアプローチは異なりますが、それぞれの組み合わせが美しい両デザイナーの新作チェアをお楽しみください。新たに制作した動画では、新作が生み出されるまでのプロセスやデザイナーの想いをご紹介いたします。

Planning and Production: Pith Films
Director: Tsukaya Suzuki
Editor: Takahiko Watanabe
Lighting Supervisor: Shigeta Kobayashi
Music Producer: Seiya Suzuki (maxilla inc.)
Interviewer: Takashi Kato
Translator: Hirohisa Fukuda