Morris Chair by Kiritsu Mokko, designed by Plow Design

The Morris Chair was designed with the theme of creating an experience that moves people emotionally through seeing and touching. Positioned between a practical object and a piece of art, the chair proposes a sculptural form, in contrast to the simple and basic designs that dominate contemporary furniture. Like placing flowers in everyday spaces, the chair aims to bring richness and visual interest into daily life.

Although it is a chair, it is intended to have a sculptural presence within a space. A defining feature of the chair is its sculptural form, where the wood flows continuously in a single line from the backrest to the legs and arms. This structure creates an organic and fluid expression. The smooth, continuous curves provide not only visual beauty, but also a pleasant tactile experience when touched. We believe that the appeal of wooden products is conveyed not only visually, but also through the sense of touch. Such forms have traditionally been difficult to mass-produce using conventional craftsmanship alone. Therefore, from the early stages of the design process, the chair was designed with the combined use of CNC machining and handcrafting in mind, achieving a high-level balance between expressive form and production efficiency.

The chair also considers practicality. While armchairs provide comfort, structural elements around the legs often restrict freedom of movement. By adopting a unique, X-shaped structure, the Morris Chair maintains generous arm comfort while allowing easy movement of the legs, making sitting down and standing up smooth and natural. The seat and back are made of solid wood, allowing scratches and color changes that occur through use to be accepted naturally as part of the material’s aging. Solid wood furniture develops a richer character over time and grows together with its user.