Masterpiece from Oda Collection Vol.15 “Outdoor Chair”
Objective
In 2021, Higashikawa, one of the main production areas of Asahikawa furniture, was established “Good Chair Day” with architect Kengo Kuma. In conjunction with this effort, this exhibition will curate and display world-famous chairs from “Oda Collection” by theme with the 14th of each month as a replacement day.
Overview
From April 14th, 2024 to August 19th, 2024 (From June 17 – June 25, exhibition will be temporarily suspended), we would like to introduce you to the “Outdoor Chairs” among the masterpiece from Oda Collection. It is said that it was around the latter half of the 18th century that it became common to bring chairs out to enjoy the outdoors. Starting with the Industrial Revolution, in an increasingly industrialized society, the way people live and work has changed significantly, and an outdoor culture has developed. Even in modern times, the outdoor boom has continued over the past few years, and many people are seeking refreshment in nature. There are two types of outdoor chairs: those that are taken outdoors when needed, and those that are always placed outdoors. The former requires lightness and foldability for portability, while the latter requires durability against environmental changes such as rain, wind, UV rays, dust, dirt, and corrosion.
Exhibit
Landi
Hans Coray
Zanotta
1938
Chaise longue Leisure Collection
Richard Schultz
Knoll International
1963
Allunaggio
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Achille Castiglioni
Zanotta
1965
Pastille
Eero Aarnio
Asko
1958
Folding chair
Designer unknown
Manufacturer unknown
Design year unknown
Folding chair
Designer unknown
Akita Mokkou
Design year unknown
About Oda Collection
Noritsugu Oda (chair researcher, Professor Emeritus of Tokai University, Higashikawa Town Design Advisor) The Oda Collection is a collection of superbly designed furniture and other everyday items from the 20th century. The pieces have been gathered and researched over many years by chair researcher Noritsugu Oda. Mainly from northern Europe, the diverse collection ranges from chairs and tables to light fittings, dishes and cutlery and even wooden toys. These are accompanied by a collection of resources such as photos, drawings and documents, an extremely valuable set of academic resources that traces each of the changes in modern design history. The Oda Collection is highly acclaimed worldwide for the rarity of its items and the extensiveness of Oda’s research, and there are constant requests to display the items in exhibitions around the world.
odacollection.jp
Related events
7月の「椅子の日に、椅子のお話」は、「日本の椅子」についてとり上げます。日本の一般家庭に椅子が普及し始めたのは戦後のことでした。その背景を様々な椅子のエピソードとともにお話しします。どうぞご参加ください。
｢椅子の日に､椅子のお話｣Vol.19
日本の椅子 — 床座から椅子座へ —
お話：織田憲嗣氏（椅子研究家、東海大学名誉教授）
日時：2023年7月14日(金) 18:00～19:30
会場：東川町複合交流施設 せんとぴゅあⅠ［コミュニティホール］
北海道東川町北町1丁目1番1号 → Google Map
定員50名（事前予約制）
◎参加無料
申込先
メール：designschool.higashikawa@gmail.com
電話：0166-82-2111（内線764）
Organizer: Higashikawa The Town of Photography
Supporting Organizations: Asahikawa Furniture Industry Cooperative, Oda Collection Organization