Founded in 2009 by Takashi Kita, KITAWORKS is a workshop specializing in furniture made from metals including iron, stainless steel, copper, and brass. Using welding techniques passed down from his father’s factory, Kita has focused on researching brass, a material much more difficult to weld than iron. The result is exquisitely delicate brass furniture, a rarity in the industry. KITAWORKS creates pieces that beautifully balance design and functionality, making them a perfect fit for daily living.
For this exhibition and order event, we are highlighting a range of chair designs, all elegantly expressed through fine, beautiful lines, and being shown for the first time at ARTS&SCIENCE. The display centers around four types of chairs, complemented by side tables, lights, and a special edition daybed upholstered in A&S’s original fabric. We will also be showcasing glass cabinets and stools, which are staples of the collection.
The forms and curves, achieved through a process of trial and error, reflect what the creator finds “beautiful.” “There are no guidelines or rules—it’s purely based on intuition and feeling,” remarks designer Takashi Kita, who will be in-store on Friday, November 1, the opening day. We look forward to welcoming you.
PROFILE
The history of KITAWORKS dates back to 1978 with the founding of Kita Welding Industry, a community-based factory in the town of Tsuyama-shi in Okayama prefecture. The company was renamed KITAWORKS in 2009 and continues its more than forty-year tradition of producing custom-made furniture using welding techniques. The pieces are made with a range of metals, including iron, stainless steel, copper, and brass, and are specially designed to function seamlessly with existing furniture and in the spaces where they will be enjoyed. KITAWORKS also designs and manufactures furniture for retail spaces.
