Price/Size

T-chair｜TENON

Born from the concept of the chair as a functional implement, this piece marks the very beginning of the TENON story. By working with the constraints of local small-growth timber, we sought a shape that is both lean and effortless to use. Built not for ornamentation, but for endurance, it is a quiet staple of the home—designed to settle into your daily life with effortless grace.

"About TENON"

TENON builds each chair upon the foundation of time-honoured joinery. Embracing a holistic approach, a single artisan guides the piece from raw timber to finished object. Our defining conclusion is this: a chair’s true durability is determined not by its structural mass, but by the exacting fit of its joinery.
（引用：TENON 公式サイト）

"Lightness"

TENON defines the chair as a functional tool rather than a decorative object. This deliberate reduction of the frame—retaining strength while shedding weight—results in a lightness that makes everyday handling a joy. Lifting, moving, seating; the sequence of motion is seamless, ensuring the piece grows more intuitive the more it is used.

"Origin"

Moving away from a past of mass and weight, it was an encounter with local small-growth wood that reshaped our philosophy. The limitations of the material defined the T-chair’s geometry, from the slenderness of its back legs to its balanced poise. It represents the moment our focus moved from 'object' to 'implement', embracing the chair's true nature as a functional tool.

Recommended Products

おすすめ商品

MIO

YUWA-dining

ST-chair｜TENON

Cases

事例