The quiet side of Kyoto.
In a Kyoto townhouse, paper shoji screens soften the daylight against clay-plaster walls. A cedar ceiling stretches overhead, while a paper lantern stands near the chaise and a branch of maple leaves rises from a stoneware vase.
Nembo sits low within the room, its white bouclé contrasting with the warm grain of the cedar and the muted earth tones of the plaster.
There are no visible legs to interrupt its silhouette. Two substantial upholstered pieces meet to form a generous L shape, with the chaise extending forward on the left and a single arm defining the right end.
The upholstery follows the sectional in broad vertical channels, while the seats are stitched into plump squares. These details give Nembo its sculptural character without the need for ornament.
It is a sofa designed around the way a room is actually lived in. Someone can stretch out along the chaise with a book, while three others gather across the adjoining seats.
The low profile keeps the surrounding architecture visible, allowing the screens, lantern and branches to remain part of the composition.
Comfort is found in the proportions: a deep seat, thick cushioning and room to settle without feeling confined.


















