Musubi
This stool was inspired by the word Musubi. Musubi is an ancient Japanese Shinto concept, and it is the idea that things and life are formed by connecting various things. The shape of this stool is based on the motif of a Mizuhiki bow knot. When viewed from the front, the design is linear, but when viewed from an angle, the seat appears to have a gentle curve. When not in use, it can be folded up for compact storage. It can be easily assembled by simply inserting the parts without using nails or screws.
Musubi Stool by Chinen Mizuki was featured as an innovative illustration of industrial design by the A' Design Award. Musubi Stool won the Silver A' Design Award in Furniture Design in 2025. The A' Furniture Design Award is a juried, academic and highly prestigious design competition that honors exceptional design of chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets, shelves, desks, wardrobes and more.
