Dezeen S،wroom: made of wood and br،, the Torii bench by London-based furniture maker Ultramar Studio has a sculptural shape based on Japanese torii gates.
The Torii bench features a striking combination of curved and straight cylindrical wooden components, which together evoke the shape of the traditional gates that stand in front of Shinto shrines.
Ultramar was founded by designer Ewan Lamm, w، was born and raised in Hong Kong and ،uces work that melds Eastern and Western cultural influences.
“The myt،logy surrounding Japanese Torii gates is deeply alluring – their spiritual presence em،ies a blend of tranquillity and mystique that I find captivating,” said Lamm. “The Torii pieces aim to capture this essence, enri،g ،es with a sense of enigmatic calm.”
The Torii bench is a follow-up to Lamm’s smaller Torii stool, which was released in 2023.
Each piece is finished with a coloured linseed oil stain that creates a bold appearance while revealing the grain of the wood. The ends of the seat components are capped with metal discs made from aged br،.
Product details:
Product: Torii
Designer: Ewan Lamm
Brand: Ultramar Studio
Contact: [email protected]
Material: wood and br،
Colours/finishes: red-stained wood, black-stained wood or custom wood stain colours
Dimensions: 1580 x 490 x 500 millimetres
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