The Azuki Chair by CP RV transcends mere functionality, embodying a poetic dialogue between form and utility.
Conceived for a solo exhibition at Tokyo's Licht gallery, the chair draws inspiration from the unpretentious yet sophisticated bar seating found in Tokyo’s intimate dining spaces. At once minimalist and deeply evocative, the Azuki Chair embodies a design ethos where geometry, materiality, and spatial awareness converge.
Crafted from solid red pine, the chair juxtaposes the natural warmth of its material against its rigorously geometric structure. Its design language echoes the legacy of Donald Judd, where simplicity becomes a medium for profound expression. The backrest and seat subtly lean into the horizontal and vertical axes, suggesting a delicate interplay of balance and intention. Beneath its seat lies a discreet storage space—a nod to pragmatic design without sacrificing aesthetic harmony.
Azuki invites contemplation on the relationship between the user and the object. Its restrained form, devoid of excess, offers a quiet yet profound statement: that comfort and utility, when approached with thoughtfulness, can be elevated to art.
