ITO

ITO draws itself into the space as a single, unbroken horizontal line. The low frame stretches far, and a continuous seat surface runs from end to end without division — one line, one gesture. Thin, low armrests frame the seat sparely, almost imperceptibly, and a cylindrical cushion resting at each end softens the otherwise straight-lined figure. A low base set against the floor keeps the whole form serene and anchored to the ground.

The seat depth is generous, and the continuous seat surface gives you the freedom to settle anywhere along its length — to sit, to recline, or to stretch out full length. Soft yet supportive filling holds the body, and the loose back and cylinder cushions let you vary your position freely. The low armrests don't close the seat off but leave it open, so the whole surface stays in use.

ITO is designed for open, calm spaces where a long horizontal line is allowed to breathe. Amid pared-back architecture and natural light, it becomes part of the space without asserting itself — a piece of furniture that gives the room structure while leaving it room to breathe. ITO's expression is understated: no ornament, nothing excess, just one clean line and the calm it brings with it.

Design: Kenneth Wikström — 2015