Tou Club Armchair
Made by Kettal
Designed by Naoto Fukasawa
Naoto Fukasawa named this chair after rattan itself. "Tou" is the Japanese word for the material, and the choice is deliberate: this is not a chair that borrows rattan's aesthetic from a distance. It engages the craft directly, hand-weaving the body in a tradition shared across Asian and Mediterranean cultures for centuries.
The frame is sustainably sourced teak, a wood whose density and natural oils have long made it a reference material for pieces that live between indoors and out. Against it, the hand-woven rattan reads as both structure and surface. The chair does not separate the two.
Removable cushions complete the composition without overriding the silhouette. The proportions remain precise. Fukasawa, whose practice consistently finds the quiet gesture inside a familiar form, designed the Tou to reward proximity: restrained at first glance, articulate in detail.
- Sustainably sourced teak frame
- Hand-woven rattan body
- Removable cushions
- Suited for covered outdoor and indoor use
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Tou" mean and why did Fukasawa use it?
"Tou" is the Japanese word for rattan. Naoto Fukasawa used the name to root the chair in the material's cultural identity rather than treat it as a stylistic reference. The naming reflects his broader practice of finding meaning in the relationship between an object and its origin.
Is the Tou Club Armchair suitable for outdoor use?
The chair is designed for covered outdoor settings, as well as indoor use. The teak frame is sustainably sourced and naturally resistant to moisture and weathering, while the hand-woven rattan body performs best when sheltered from direct rain and prolonged sun exposure.
How is the rattan on the Tou Club Armchair constructed?
The rattan body is hand-woven, continuing a craft tradition that predates industrial furniture production by millennia. This method produces a surface with natural variation in texture and tension, which distinguishes it from machine-processed wicker alternatives.
Who is Naoto Fukasawa and what defines his design approach?
Naoto Fukasawa is a Japanese industrial designer whose work is characterized by a rigorous reduction of form to its essential gesture. He has collaborated with brands including Muji, B&B Italia, and Kettal, and his practice is grounded in the idea that good design dissolves into behavior and context rather than demanding attention.
What cushion options are available for the Tou Club Armchair?
The Tou Club Armchair is offered with removable cushions that can be specified through Kettal's fabric program. Cushion covers are designed to be replaceable, allowing the upholstery to be updated without altering the chair's core structure.
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