A book that introduces in detail the processes such as disassembly, assembly, and seat replacement for chairs called masterpiece chairs such as “The Chair” and chairs designed by famous designers such as Finn Juhl.
While introducing these, the author explores the characteristics, structure, and thoughts of the designer of each chair.
1) What kind of technology is used: joining method, how to give strength, ingenuity to make the best use of design, ingenuity in hidden parts that cannot be seen from the outside, etc.
2) Pros and cons
3) Material: Type of wood used, paper cord for seat knitting, contents of upholstery (cotton, cloth, horsehair, urethane, etc.), etc.
4) How did the designer work on the chair?
5) Posted chairs (18 chairs)
・ Super Leggera [Gio Ponti]
・ The Chair (JH501) [Hans J. Wegner]
・ Y chair (CH24) [Hans J. Wegner]
・ Bear chair [Hans J. Wegner]
・ JH504 [Hans J. Wegner]
・ CH23 [Hans J. Wegner]
・ Egg chair [Arne Jacobsen]
・ Seven Chair [Arne Jacobsen]
・ Easy Chair No.45 [Finn Juhl]
・ Armchair No.46 [Finn Juhl]
・ Armchair No.48 [Finn Juhl]
・ J.L. Moller No.77 [Niels Otto Moller]
・ Eva [Bruno Mattson]
・ FD130 [Peter Wit & Orla Morgo Nielsen]
・ Siesta [Ingmar Bergman]
・ Safari chair [Kaare Klint]
・ MK Chair [Mogens Koch]
・ Paper cord knitting folding chair JAPAN
■ Table of contents
● Dismantle the chair (JH501)
● Disassemble, assemble, and replace the seat of the Y chair
● Peel off the upholstery of the bare chair (AP19)
● Dismantle and repair JH504
● Dismantle and repair CH23
● Put Finn Juhl No.45 in the frame state
● Peel off the leather upholstery of Finn Juhl No.46
● Dismantle and repair Finn Juhl No.48
● Peel off the leather upholstery of the egg chair
● Dismantle Super Leggera
● Dismantle and repair Eva
● Dismantle and repair J.L. Moller No. 77 with broken front legs
● Disassemble and assemble FD130
● Disassemble and assemble the safari chair
● Disassemble and assemble the siesta
● Disassemble and assemble the MK chair
● Dismantle and repair the paper cord knitting “folding chair”
● Dismantle and repair the Seven Chair
- Pages：
- 206
- ISBN：
- 978-4416521045
- Release Date:
- December, 2020
- Language:
- Japanese
- Publisher:
- Seibundo shinkosha
Author profile
Shigeru Sakamoto
Born in 1961. Woodworking designer.
He joined De-Sign (currently Carl Hansen & Søn Japan) in 1991 after being involved in furniture production at Gotanda Seisakusho.
He is involved in sales promotion and product management (inspection, repair, import business) such as Y chairs. He is instrumental in registering the three-dimensional trademark of the Y chair.
After leaving the company in 2014, he established sim design. In addition to working as a designer, he also receives replacements and repairs for paper cords such as Y-chairs.
He has participated in competitions since he was enrolled in the company, and has won many prizes. In 1998, he won the 1st “Wooden Chair Exhibition in Living” Grand Prix, and in 2015, “Craft City Takaoka Craft Competition” Factory Craft Category Grand Prix.
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Takaaki Nishikawa
Born in 1955. Editor, chair researcher.
In addition to chairs and furniture, he edits and writes with the main theme of wood, from forests and wood to wood crafts.
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Anonymous –
Max –
I am absolutely loving this book. It contains great information and knowledge, including some of the best detailed photographs about chair anatomy. It’s truly a must have for designers and chair makers. Don’t let the fact that the whole book is written in Japanese discourage you from buying it. The photographs alone are invaluable. And a good photo translate app does the trick.
I am also very happy about the delivery. The book got shipped to Western Europe. It only took 5 workdays. No complaints, no delays. The package arrived in good condition, with a nice written note along it.
Robin –
Kurtis –
Shipping was very quick and well packaged. love this book, even though I can’t read Japanese, but the imagery is fantastic and easy communicate how the chairs are made.
Michael –
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Leo Y. –
exeptional book
Jarol Cuéllar Valle –
This is a very special book. For those who need to understand how the great masterpieces of ashlar work are made, this is the definitive book. Through meticulously documented restoration processes, the authors show every constructive detail of the examples in question. A delightful collection of images and invaluable information that is hard to find elsewhere. Ideal for industrial designers, creators of digital content for architectural visualisation or furniture makers. Highly recommended.
Anonymous –
Fantastic customer service and very speedy delivery from Japan to Scotland! Will order again from Japanese bookstore for sure. Thanks!
Jieun S. –
Very fast delivery, well packed! I would definitely recommend who wanna buy books or others 🙂
John Mcalevey –
Anonymous –
What a wonderful book. Such an informative deep dive into the thought process behind the chair and chairmaker. Each chair is an absolute engineering (and in many cases, woodworking) marvel. Even without knowing how to read Japanese, I was able to follow along every detail of deconstructing, repairing, and reconstructing, as well as modern historical references to each piece. I do wish it were available in an English translation. I would buy this book again!
Derek W. –
Really beautiful book and amazing speedy delivery.
Orsolya –
The book is amazing, shipping was super quick, the packaging is careful – arrived in tip-top shape. Thanks, will definitely look again!
Robert Manley –
Wonderful unique book. Text in japanese is the onky drawback for non-japanese readers but it is 95% pictures. Photography is smart and gorgeous.
Andrew Stillman –
This book is a think of beauty about things of beauty.
Humberto Sanchez –
Great quality! Fast shipment, amazing