Drawing on the design philosophy of the legendary modernist designer Børge Mogensen, Keiji Takeuchi has blended the traditional and the modern to create a simple yet beautiful stool for Fredericia.
Underpinned by a profound understanding of both form and function, the Seto Stool is inspired by Japan’s longest bridge, featuring a graceful H-structure which echoes that of the bridge. The refined and eye-catching stool is finished with a canvas seat, a subtle final touch that brings the whole design together with a rich tactility.
Born in Fukuoka, Japan, Keiji Takeuchi spent his formative years in New Zealand, where he completed his studies in Product Design.
After completing his education, he began working for Naoto Fukasawa in Tokyo, before moving to Milan to head up Fukasawa’s European office. In 2014 he began his career as an influential solo designer. With a truly global outlook, Takeuchi’s work transcends culture and language. The absence of ostentation and superfluous elements create sophisticated objects that revel in the beauty of simplicity.
