The new Asari chair is designed by Naoto Fukasawa for Herman Miller and the defining feature is sculpted to highlight comfort above all else. Fukasawa speaks about the Asari Chair, explaining that “My goal was to inspire joy and create a new form, ultimately becoming the next upholstered icon. A core part of my design ethos is to simplify the way we live, imbuing each creation with an attraction that makes people feel dear to it, a timelessness and longevity that enhances a human process.”
By these values, the designer creates a soft silhouette that makes the seat comfortable for home environments and the office. The namesake references the Japanese word for “clam” and this metaphor is referenced in the form of the back’s design. It is cushioned for additional comfort and it comes in eight color options that detail the base, chair’s body, and arms.
Image Credit: Herman Miller, Naoto Fukasawa
