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Strings Табуретка by Yuna Yamashiro

Strings Табуретка by Yuna Yamashiro is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Бронза бүләге in Мебель Дизайны Competition Category.


БронзаМебель· 2026

Strings Табуретка

by Yuna Yamashiro

Client: Yuna Yamashiro

A' Design Award Бронза бүләге Winner in Мебель Category

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The Design

About Strings Табуретка

Бу табуретка Япониянең Окинава җырчыгыннан килгән традицион кыллы уен коралы — сансиннан илһам ала. Аның җылылыгы һәм кылларының тартылышы табигый агач, шома бөгелешләр һәм каты тартылган баулар аша чагыла. Утыргыч буйлап сузылган бауларга көндәлек әйберләрне кыстырып куеп була, бу шатлык һәм уңайлык мизгелләрен тудыра, шулай ук кулланучының барлыгын һәм көндәлек тормышын хәтерләтә. Формалы фанердан ясалган бу табуретка аякларыннан алып утыргычка кадәр шома бөгелешкә ирешә, ә катламлы агач ныклыкны тәэмин итә, көндәлек тормышка җылылык һәм йомшак дәрт өсти.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Бронза бүләге

Strings Табуретка – A' Design Award Бронза бүләге җиңүчесе, бу иҗат, зирәклек һәм үткенлек белән аерылып торган күренекле дизайннарга бирелә торган бик абруйлы танып белү. Бронза җиңүчеләре – үз дизайнерларының киң тәҗрибәсен, фантазиясен һәм тапкырлыгын раслаучы бик остаз һәм искиткеч иҗади артефактлар. Strings Табуретка югары бәяләнгән, соклана торган һәм яратыла торган, игътибарга лаеклы профессиональ һәм яңа әйбер булыр дип көтелә. A' Design Award Бронза бүләге җиңүче бу дизайн сәнгатьтә, фәндә, дизайнда һәм технологиядә иң яхшы практиканы үз эченә ала һәм детальләргә игътибарлылыгы белән искиткеч. Strings Табуретка ихтыяҗларны искиткеч канәгатьләндерә, теләкләргә кагыла, хисләрне сокландыра һәм кызыксынуны җәлеп итә.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Okinawa's traditional sensibilities spread worldwide, exploring new design approaches that blend seamlessly into modern living. As an island nation, Okinawa has developed its own distinct culture. The sanshin possesses a uniquely warm tone and form found only in Okinawa. This stool incorporates these elements into its design.This stool is designed to integrate into everyday life. Such cross-cultural sensibilities will become a presence that brings stimulation to everyday life.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 500mm x Depth 300mm x Height 450mm
Tags
Design, Stool, Chair, Furniture, Furniture Design, Wood, Strings
Production Technology
The manufacturing process utilizes molded plywood, achieving gentle curves by applying pressure to bend the wood. The structure draws inspiration from the tension and stringing seen in Okinawan sanshin instruments, employing a multi-layered wood construction that ensures visual lightness while maintaining sufficient stability. Wood is carefully selected and utilized to convey the warmth and natural atmosphere of Okinawa.
Design Challenge
To bend wood using pressure, I created a mold. For clean bending, the wood must adhere tightly to the mold. Finding the right pressure application proved challenging one that ensures the wood stays firmly pressed against the mold while maintaining stability until the shape is fully set.
Research
Okinawa's traditional sensibilities spread worldwide, exploring of new design approaches that harmonize with contemporary living.As an island nation, Okinawa has developed its own distinct culture. The sanshin possesses a uniquely warm tone and form found only in Okinawa. In this stool, those elements are incorporated into the design through form, texture, and the experience of use. Such cross-cultural sensibilities will become a presence that brings stimulation to everyday life.
Inspiration
This stool draws inspiration from the Sanshin, Okinawa's traditional musical instrument. Its design incorporates the warm resonance produced by the sanshin's sound and the beauty of tension and harmony inherent in its stringed structure. Just as the Sanshin has been a constant companion in daily life in Okinawa, existing as a warm memory, This stool was designed to quietly receive moments of time and presence in everyday life, becoming an object that lingers in memory.
Project Duration
The project started in June 2025 in Okinawa and finished in September 2025 in Okinawa.
Operation Flow
Users can temporarily hold daily necessities and personal items by slipping them between the cords. Slipping favorite items into this stool can lift your spirits, while slipping in mementos can provide emotional comfort. The cords are also replaceable, allowing users to customize the color to match their preferences or room decor. The central opening in the seat is designed to fit the body comfortably, enhancing seating comfort, while the trapezoidal outward-spreading legs enable efficient stacking. This allows the stool to naturally blend into everyday life.
Image Credits
Image #1: Yuna Yamashiro, Hiroto Nakamura, 2025. Image #2: Yuna Yamashiro, Hiroto Nakamura, 2025. Image #3: Yuna Yamashiro, Hiroto Nakamura, 2025. Image #4: Yuna Yamashiro, Hiroto Nakamura, 2025. Image #5: Yuna Yamashiro, Hiroto Nakamura, 2025.

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