〜Enrich your heart with crafting chair to create the new culture for the future〜 Founded in 1963 as a wooden chair manufacturer, Hirata Chair has continued to create countless chairs while adapting to the changing times. All of our products are still crafted today in our own factory in Saga, Japan. A chair is not merely a tool to sit on. It is there when people enjoy conversation, when they reflect in solitude, and even when they drift into a nap. A chair is always close to us—a special presence that supports not only the body but also the heart. For more than 60 years, Hirata Chair has specialized exclusively in chair-making. As a collective of true professionals, we continue to collaborate with designers in Japan and abroad, bringing new dimensions of value to the universal significance of the chair, and leading the way toward the lifestyles and cultures of the future.
Company name
HIRATA CHAIR
Head office
118-2,Tokudomi,Morodomi-cho,Saga-shi,Saga,Japan
Main products
Chairs・Sofas
Main locations
Cafés Bars & Restaurants・Hotels・Offices・Residences・Stores
Event Information
Lars Vejen works in Denmark and Japan across many fields, including architecture, furniture, lighting, and textiles. This special exhibition celebrates 30 years of his work in architecture and design. The exhibition brings together 12 works created with craftspeople and brands from Japan and around the world, along with the complete Hirata Gen Collection. It also features Gha01, a new blanket created with the Danish textile brand Silkeborg Uldspinderi and first presented at 3daysofdesign this June. Discover a world of design where respect for natural materials, craftsmanship, and different cultures come together.
At 3daysofdesign in Denmark this June, Hirata Gen Collection presented a new home collection created together with the Danish textile brand Silkeborg Uldspinderi. Both brands share a deep respect for natural materials and craftsmanship. This special piece brings together their different cultural backgrounds and shows a new way of creating across borders.
Lars Vejen works in Denmark and Japan in many fields, including architecture, furniture, lighting, and textiles. This special exhibition celebrates 30 years of his work in architecture and design. The exhibition brings together 12 works created with craftspeople and brands from Japan and around the world, along with the complete Hirata Gen Collection, at HIRATA CHAIR TOKYO.
Venue
HIRATA CHIAR TOKYO
Address
At the JFS main venue, Gc01-A, one of the signature pieces of the Hirata Gen Collection, will be on special display. At HIRATA CHAIR TOKYO, the complete collection will be shown alongside 12 works created by designer Lars Vejen together with craftspeople and brands from Japan and around the world. Through these two exhibitions, we invite you to experience the world of Hirata Gen Collection, shaped by the skilled hands of craftspeople.
Venue
TOKYO MIDTOWN — Midtown Garden
Address
Gc01-A
Gc03
Suzu Chair
Sori Chair
Braid Sofa
Summit Lounge Chair
Dovetail Bar Stool
Saga Low Chair
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE UMEDA CHAYAMACHI CAFÉ
NAKAGAWA MASASHICHI SHOTEN FUKUOKA TENJIN STORE
THE RITZ-CARLTON, FUKUOKA
TRUNK(HOTEL) YOYOGI PARK
BEER VISTA BREWERY
UNZEN MIYAZAKI RYOKAN
At the Saga Headquarters Factory of Hirata Chair Manufacture, visitors are invited to experience the entire story of chair-making with all five senses, surrounded by the natural fragrance of wood. Here, dynamic state-of-the-art machinery coexists with the delicate handwork of skilled artisans, as solid timber is gradually transformed into refined chairs—a true glimpse into the essence of Japanese craftsmanship. Our Open Factory program is available year-round by advance reservation. We welcome you to witness our production site first-hand and gain a deeper appreciation of the artistry and value embodied in every chair.
Hirata Chair Manufacture Co., Ltd
118-2,Tokudomi,Morodomi-cho,Saga-shi,Saga,Japan
Schedule
Open year-round, reservation required
How to Visit
Below is a list of the manufacturer’s own stores in Japan. See the official website for availability through other dealers.
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