Inspired by Japanese tradition, the Torii chair is already a bestseller two years after its launch

There are armchairs in which you immediately want to sit. This is the case of Nendo signed by Torii, a Japanese architecture company led by designer Oki Sato and manufactured by the Italian house Minotti. Therefore, it is not surprising that this work created in 2020 became a bestseller so quickly. But what makes it so welcome? Undoubtedly, its enveloping volume, where the back and armrests form a single curve, and the haute couture production.

At first glance, everything suggests wonderful comfort. If Torii nests immediately, the option outside also called Tori with plaited rope cape Nest (nest, French) – his name is a direct reference to Japanese Shintoism, tori being the gateway to the sanctuaries. After being attracted by its welcoming and reassuring side, we discover that its line, the perfect frame of the seat, the interconnected games, the back intersected by vertical strips of padding, the ventilated metal structure, are all equally interconnected elements. architecture and, more specifically, construction details inspired by Japanese traditions.

A feature emblematic of the Nendo style, which often pays homage to Japanese know-how and artisans. This armchair, which immediately takes you into its arms, is the starting point of a collection that combines sofas, poufs and even coffee tables and consoles; a family of furniture that knows how to round corners and instantly add softness to the interior. . But be warned, this is not naive sweetness.

This Torii clan also loves the game. it was designed to be playfully combined to create special spaces, each offered in different textiles and leathers, available in a subtle color palette, different heights and finishes. Nendo has even imagined a stylish accessory to dress up the armchairs; leather magazine rack with leather goods spirit, ultra-sensual metal detailing. What if this Tori was freaking hot?

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