Choh
Daisaku

JAPAN

		1921 Manju (China)
Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Daisaku Choh joined Sakakura Associates and did a good performance in an architectural design and a furniture design. In 1955, he worked with Katsuo Matsumura and Tadaomi Mizunoe on furniture design for International House of Japan. His 'Persimmon Chair' was exhibited at the 12th Milan Triennale and helped the Japan booth won the gold award. In 1972, he established Choh Daisaku Architectural Design Office. Besides architectural design, he is very active in redesigning furniture he made himself before. He is one of the greatest designers with enormous influence in a Japanese field of design.

METROCS
Metrocs is a brand line focusing on European and Japanese interior design masterpieces. All the products are produced in collaboration with the manufacturers.

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'Mushroom Base' Table Rectangle

D E S I G N E R
Daisaku Choh

P R O D U C E R
Metrocs, Japan
2010

M A T E R I A L A N D D I M E N S I O N S
wood
Table top / Beech (molded plywood) - Core / Basswood (resin bonded plywood) - Leg / Beech (solid wood)
W.160 cm - D.90 cm - H.70 cm


Made for the International House of Japan by Daisaku Choh, the design was later revised by himself. Its characteristic mushroom-like base design, inspired by concrete construction methods, and gentle curves match the Persimmon chair of his design, making the perfect dining set.

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'Mushroom Base' Table

D E S I G N E R
Daisaku Choh

P R O D U C E R
Metrocs, Japan
1953

M A T E R I A L A N D D I M E N S I O N S
plywood
diameter: 90 cm


Daisaku Choh originally designed Mushroom Base Table for Maruko Club House in Ginza, Tokyo. Choh got inspiration for the table from concrete architecture while he was employed at Junzo Sakakura's architect office. The table has been in reproduction since 2006.

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'Persimmon' Chair

D E S I G N E R
Daisaku Choh

P R O D U C E R
Metrocs, Japan
1960

M A T E R I A L
plywood


This chair, originally called 'Small Chair' was designed at Junzo Sakakura's architect and interior planning office, where Daisaku Choh was the head of chair design. The idea was to create a wooden chair that resembles Jean Prouvé's Standard Chair. In 2006, Daisaku Choh redesigned the chair for Metrocs.

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'Tray and Saucers'

D E S I G N E R
Daisaku Choh

P R O D U C E R
Metrocs, Japan
2006

M A T E R I A L
wood


Beautiful curved lines and warmth of natural wood characterize Daisaku Choh's tray and saucers. The easy-to-use items give an elegant accent to any tabletop. The tray and saucers were originally designed for Metrocs' exhibition in 2006.

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'Mushroom Base' Table Rectangle

'Mushroom Base' Table

'Persimmon' Chair

'Tray and Saucers'

Choh
Daisaku