NY Folding Chairs and Matching Ottomans by Takeshi Nii, Japan, c. 1950's depth-18.5 made in Thailand by esteemed

made in Thailand by esteemed Benny Linden

The variegated woodgrains

About: What a gorgeous design

The leaves slide easily and stow in the table exactly as they should

NY Folding Chairs and Matching Ottomans by Takeshi Nii, Japan, c. 1950's depth-18.5 made in Thailand by esteemedTitle: NY Folding Chairs and Matching Ottomans by Takeshi Nii, Japan, c. 1950's About: A permanent part of the collection of MoMA, the NY chair is a highly respected example of modern design. First produced in 1958 by Japanese designer Takeshi Nii, the layout of the chair and ottoman were inspired by foldaway directors chairs. It was named in honor of the designers family name, but it also means new in Danish a gesture of homage to the mid century