Uchiwa
Summary
The design of the Uchiwa Chair from HAY is inspired by the Japanese hand fan of the same name. It blends tradition with modernity, offering a generous seating experience that envelopes sitters in comfort. Uchiwa comes in quilted or non-quilted options with a solid wood base in two finishes to elevate lounges and lobbies with understated sophistication. Pair it with the Uchiwa Ottoman for added comfort.
Dimensions
Lounge Chair
Height: 42 in
Width: 34 in
Depth: 34 in
Seat Depth: 15 in
Designer
Doshi Levien is a London based design studio founded in 2000 by Nipa Doshi (b. 1971) and Jonathan Levien (b. 1972). Doshi grew up in India and studied at the National Institute of Design, while Jonathan, who is from Scotland, trained in fine cabinet making followed by industrial design. They met while studying at the Royal College of Art. They have established a strong reputation for creating design that is both technically advanced and imbued with cultural resonance. They have been internationally acclaimed for their work and in 2008 were awarded the prestigious Future Legends of Design by the Cooper Hewitt National Museum of Design in New York. Together, they bring to bear a complimentary set of skills to the projects they work on. Doshi is primarily concerned with visual culture, an aesthetic understanding of the world and the materiality of things, while Levien is more focused on industrial precision and technique. They have worked on projects for industry leading companies and institutions in the fields of furniture, fashion, homewares, technology and lighting. For HAY, they have created the Quilton Collection, Uchiwa and Dapper.
