Description

Torii is a wooden chair with a silhouette inspired by traditional Shinto shrines of Japan. Its minimal design features closely spaced back legs, a broad seat, and a small arched backrest, which provides surprising comfort and sturdiness. The chair's name, Torii, translates to "bird perch" and perfectly describes its traditional joinery and distinct proportions. Torii is available in White Oak, Black stained Ash, and Walnut with leather or fabric upholstered seat.

Bensen is a design and manufacturing company established in 1981 by Niels Bendtsen in Vancouver, Canada. Furniture is designed in Canada and made to the highest standards in Italy with a refined, minimalist style rooted in Italian craftsmanship. Bensen focuses on versatility, making its furnishings suitable for various spaces. Bensen Italia was founded in 2010 with Paolo Chiarot. Production was moved to Italy in 2018 after nearly four decades in Vancouver.

Niels Bendtsen, a Danish-Canadian designer, has a lifelong passion for design and craftsmanship. He learned from his father and honed his skills through study, instruction, and eventually designing his own pieces, including the Ribbon Chair in 1975 now in MoMA's permanent collection. In 1981, Bendtsen founded Bensen, a furniture manufacturing company that creates elegant, high-quality pieces at affordable prices. He has also designed for renowned brands like Magis, Montis, Moroso, Starbucks, and FLOS, striving for pieces that are both functional and timeless.

Dimensions

50 x 49 x H 75 cm