Sumo Chairs

1960's Japanese Design Wrestles Its Way Into the 21st Century

The Kashiwado Chair was created for a famous Sumo wrestler named, of all things, Kashiwado. Tendo Japan manufactured the Isamu Kenmochi design in 1961. The original had a polished cedar frame overlaid with carved, layered cedar blocks. Kenmochi was known for his combination of traditional materials with new technologies and modern aesthetics.

Though it is a Japanese design, it was influenced by the lifestyle of the post-WWII West. The chair has been recreated and is available through various distributors from the sixty-year-old plywood furnishings manufacturer Tendo Mokko.

Post-wwii Furniture Design
There is an opportunity to integrate traditional materials with new technologies and modern aesthetics for post-WWII furniture designs.
Japanese-influenced Decor
There is an opportunity to incorporate Japanese design elements into modern home decor.
Revival of Older Designs
There is an opportunity to revive older designs from the past and introduce them to a new generation.

Sectors Adopting This

Furniture Manufacturing
There is an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to tap into the post-WWII design trend and create modern furniture with traditional materials.
Home Decor
There is an opportunity for home decor companies to incorporate Japanese design elements into their products and create a unique style for modern homes.
Vintage Furniture
Vintage furniture companies can take advantage of the trend of reviving older designs and introduce them to a new audience.
SCORE
2.4 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 14%
Activity 51%
Freshness 8%

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