Zeitraum Stackable Chair - Okito
OKITO - STACKABLE CHAIR
OKITO - STACKABLE CHAIR
Design by Läufer & Keichel, 2018
OKITO – aesthetic material connection in minimalist form. The heart of this minimalist chair is the solid wood seat. With its CNC-milled form, the solid wood seat anchors the chair frame and backrest.
The brackets are simply bolted to the underside and are not visible from above. The connection of the backrest is achieved without visible fixings, creating a strikingly simple silhouette – a key feature to the OKITO family.
In addition to the ergonomically shaped solid wood seat and backrest, the double bar of the backrest contributes to the special seating comfort of the chair.
When leaning back, the backrest slightly springs back, it also follows the rotational movements of the upper body. OKITO keeps the sitter grounded in every position, without restricting their mobility.
DESIGNERS
LÄUFER & KEICHEL
Läufer & Keichel is a creative partnership between Julia Läufer and Marcus Keichel. The pair have been working together since 2003.
Their studio is located in the heart of Berlin. Focusing on sustainable design solutions, their disciplines range from furniture design and industrial design, through exhibition to corporate and communication design for different clients.
Julia Läufer was born in Freiburg in the South of Germany. She studied fashion and textile design at St. Martin’s School of Arts in London, and at the University of the Arts in Berlin. During her studies she worked at Christian Dior in Paris, Apropos in Zürich and at the Stadttheater in Freiburg. Later on, she was a product manager for the fashion label Street One. She also had spells as a camera assistant and assistant director, including projects with Serge Roman and Stanley Kubrick.
After these experiences, Julia went back to working in the design field as an art director in communication before founding the studio with Marcus. Since 2017 she teaches as a visiting professor for product design at the FHP University of Applied Sciences in Potsdam.
Marcus Keichel was born in Frankfurt/Main. He studied industrial design, architecture and cultural studies at the University of the Arts in Berlin. After graduating, he worked as a freelance product and communication designer before setting up the studio, Läufer + Keichel, with Julia. From 2008 to 2011 Marcus was also a guest professor at the University of the Arts in Berlin and University of Applied Science and Arts Hannover. Since 2016 he is professor for product design at HTW Dresden University of Applied Sciences.
INFORMATION
MATERIAL
- Oak
- Oak colour stain
- American walnut
TYPE OF WOOD
- Oak
- Walnut
- Beech
EXTRAS
- Optionally mounted
- In flatpack packaging
PRODUCTION
Made in Germany
TYPE OF METAL
Steel
FRAME
Metal matt black powder coated (RAL 9005)
GENERAL LEVEL
CATAS Test EN 1728:2012 + AC:2013 Level 1
PACKAGING
Optionally mounted or in flatpack packaging
DIMENSIONS
- Height : 79 cm,
- Width : 47 cm
- Depth : 48 cm
SEAT HEIGHT
46 cm
SURFACE
-Impregnated with natural oils and waxes -Oak colour stain: matt lacquered
GALLERY
