Retro cute stool at Kenmochi Isamu Japan Day

To sit, carry, and overlap.

Did you know that a stool with a cumulative sales record of 1.2 million chairs has been introduced in Japan? The chair, a long-selling product that is still popular today, is Isamu Kenmochi's "Sit, Carry, Stack. 202".

The 202 stool by Isamu Kenmochi is comfortable to sit on and can be carried anywhere at any time. Even today, Akita Mokko's bentwood craftsmen make it to order from high-quality solid beech wood. It is a stable, comfortable chair that can be stacked. The 202 stool is a masterpiece that continues to be loved both in Japan and overseas, more than 60 years after it was released in 1958 by Isamu Kenmochi, a world-renowned interior designer. It won the Good Design Long Life Design Award in 2013.

A Japanese rattan stool.

The model we are introducing this time is a reissue of the rattan-woven chair that was produced and sold from 1963 to 1987, and was released in 2018 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the start of production. The delicate and beautiful rattan-woven seat gives an elegant impression.

This chair is the 202-R stool, which has a rattan seat. It is a Japanese rattan stool that goes well with Scandinavian interiors.

The seat is wide and stable, and extremely comfortable to sit on. It can be used as a dining chair, or you can place two of them facing each other across a coffee table as a lobby chair or personal chair. It is also a convenient stool to have as an extra chair for guests, in the entrance hall, or in your study.

It is a lightweight model that can be lifted easily with one hand, and is popular among women and the elderly for its ease of carrying. It is also convenient to have multiple units for seasonal events and other times when people gather. It can be stacked when not in use, making it easy to store.

What's great about the rattan Kenmochi Isamu stool

Stable seating comfort

Can be stacked

Lightweight type that can be carried with one hand

The seat area is larger than that of a typical stool, and it is stable and comfortable to sit on. Because the area is larger, you can place items such as bags on it. When not in use, you can stack them to make the most of the room without taking up storage space, and they are so light that even children can carry them, so you can move the chair even during busy housework without having to put down your cleaning tools every time. These are the three points that make the Kenmochi Isamu Stool 202 Rattan version recommended. Of course, the design is a combination of Japanese and Nordic styles, so it can be matched with both Japanese and Western styles.

Kenmochi Isamu Stool 202 Rattan Specifications

Product name: Stool No.202-R
Size: Approx. width 45.0 cm, depth 36.0 cm, height 45.0 cm
Material: Beech wood, rattan (seat)
Wood coating: Natural color Designer: Isamu Kenmochi Manufacturer: Akita Mokko
*Stool No. 202-R comes with a label proving that it is a reproduction.

And the beauty of natural wood

The stacking stools by Kenmochi Isamu, made by Akita Mokko, are made of solid natural wood, so the grain is different for each piece. The beech wood has a fine grain and a soft impression of grain and texture. The oak wood has a dynamic and powerful impression, and has a unique grain called tiger stripe. Of course, rattan is also a natural material. The retro and stylish design is irresistible. And it is a beautiful stool made of natural wood.

The furniture manufacturer that produces Isamu Kenmochi's stools is

There is a long-established furniture manufacturer in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, that has been in business for over 100 years. Akita Mokko is the only furniture manufacturer in Japan that continues to focus on bentwood made from solid wood.

Akita Mokko's belief is that "wood is more beautiful than when it was standing as a tree."

There are several workshops in Japan that make bentwood furniture, but no one other than Akita Mokko specializes in bending solid wood into three-dimensional bentwood. Akita Mokko's commitment has continued for over 100 years. This is possible thanks to a history of passing on the skills of experienced craftsmen to younger craftsmen. And their desire to "continue to deliver timeless, genuine products that stand the test of time" has led to the creation of many long-selling products that have won Good Design Awards. The craftsmen at Akita Mokko continue to make their products every day in their factory in Akita, where the snow is deep and the winters are harsh.