An ode to Japanese minimal aesthetics is Orange Tree’s latest Toshi collection that has envisaged the beauty of cement – an unconventional material in home décor– on the furniture surface. This quintessential furniture line offers a perfect balance of modern lines with functional designs that foster a Zen aura in your living spaces.
Tadao Ando the renowned Japanese architect, known for his minimalist, experimental, and inventive concrete design is the inspiration behind this stunning collection. This unassuming material creates the perfect neutral backdrop to flaunt the art of traditional inlay work on contemporary furniture pieces that are a unique mix of solid wood, along with cement surfaces standing on metal legs with brass finishes.
Personifying elegance with the right mix of contemporary functional appeal is the edit that features pieces like sofa chairs, dining sets, dining benches, bookshelf and coffee tables with delicate and traditional inlay work by expert craftsmen. Each piece displays the beauty of simplicity equipped with smooth finished concrete accents. Radiating splendour and elegance, which is evident in the graceful lines, the lean dimensions and smooth textures of the line provide tranquillity and harmony to your spaces.
To create the perfect finish and effect with cement in furniture is a challenge since the humble outdoor material cracks on the surface if not handled well. Taking into cognisance the tenuousness of cement, Orange Tree fashioned the recipe that has kept the creative element of this latest collection at the heart while turning each piece into a work of art.
“We wanted to set concrete free from its traditional image. Our handcrafted products showcase the depth and character this material can bring into any space. Each piece displays the minimal ethos of Japanese sensibilities, with simple lines and smooth textures bringing a visual and chromatic melody in our collection,” says Mr Gaurav Jain, Founder of Orange Tree.