Japanese practice Torafu Architects has designed a range of new furniture called Cobrina, which derives from the Japanese expression “koburi-na” used to describe things that are small or undersized. The chairs, which can be neatly stowed beneath the table, come in black, blue and grey as well as natural wood, while the table is semicircular in shape to be placed close against a wall and save space in a room. The range’s simplicity and inclined legs reminds me of one of my favourite furniture designers, Ercol. Here is what Torafu Architects say:
The “cobrina” collection is the result of a collaboration with Hida Sangyo, a well-established furniture manufacturer in Japan. Characterized by rounded top surfaces and slender slanting legs, the small-sized pieces of furniture lend a mellow atmosphere to their surroundings. Upon first encounter, these might even appear as a flock of small animals.
Images: Fuminari Yoshitsugu
