Shin and Tomoko Azumi, ‘Wire Frame Chair & Stool’, produced by Meshman in the UK.
One of the featured makers on the Arts Council of England’s Working with Industry brochure. The series of wire frame furniture inspired by the technology of the shopping basket and 3D computer drawings. Functional and stackable, the aim of this design was to create furniture that does not giving an oppressive feeling even when in a small room. In 1998 this design was a finalist in the 100% Blueprint Design Award and won the Design Week Furniture Futures Award in 1999. It is also included in the permanent collection of the Stedelijk Museum in the Netherlands and Manchester Art Gallery. Contact: www.azumi.co.uk