keisuke fujiwara's lightweight reflection sofa illuminates color

keisuke fujiwara’s lightweight reflection sofa illuminates color
all images courtesy of keisuke fujiwara

wanting to establish a light-weight impression, ‘reflection sofa’ by japanese designer keisuke fujiwara has minimal contact between the floor and the legs of the chair. cut out arcs prevent the structure from assuming a heavy aesthetic, despite its voluminous cube-like form. simple in shape, the hollow chair is made from FRP and the underneath is painted with a reflective neon paint that emits a faint glow of color onto the floor – further enhancing its sense of lightness. most sofas by contrast are big, heavy and stable looking, which the designer believes doesn’t reflect the time spent in them or their intended purpose. the elegant and modest looking ‘reflection sofa’ is available in two colors, its white base either reflects a red or green neon glow onto the floor below.

the voluminous cube-like form emits a weightless appearance

fluorescent green reflects from the inside of the sofa

two sofas side by side

detail of the ‘reflection sofa’ with its arc cut out legs and glowing underside

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