{"title":"Keiji Takeuchi","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeiji Takeuchi was born in 1977, in Fukuoka, Japan. He was brought up in New Zealand, where he studied product design, in 1999 winning the country's \u003cspan\u003eBest Design Award: Best student of the year. Later moving to Paris to continue his studies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis career started at Naoto Fukasawa's design studio in Tokyo. After working there for seven years, he moved to Milan to open the designer's European office. In 2014 he started to work freelance, working with Takeuchi and Cappellini. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, Takeuchi was invited by Fiskars Village Art \u0026amp; Design Biennale and its design curator Jasper Morrison to participate \"social seating\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproject amongst 18 designers of his choice.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday Takeuchi is collaborating with various international brands such as Boffi, De Padova, Living Divani, Ligne Roset, Cruso, Ichendorf Milano and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"profile\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alessi-keiji-takeuchi-slow-coffee-grinder","title":"Slow Coffee Grinder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow Coffee Grinder\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.twentytwentyone.com\/collections\/designers-keiji-takeuchi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeiji Takeuchi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twentytwentyone.com\/manufacturer\/alessi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlessi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Slow Coffee Grinder's design embodies Keiji Takeuchi's minimalist philosophy, showcasing his talent for reimagining everyday items by capturing their essential forms. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe act of grinding fresh beans and brewing through slow percolation transforms the ordinary coffee routine into a unique experience that also preserves the flavour of the beans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the ultimate brewing experience, pair with the Slow Coffee Set, available in the 'related products' section below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alessi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47444642726189,"sku":"ALE-KT01","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0032\/4966\/8207\/files\/slow-coffee-setalessi-keiji-takeuchi-slow-coffee-grinder-1.jpg?v=1698419612"},{"product_id":"karimoku-keiji-takeuchi-cantinetta-chair","title":"Cantinetta Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCantinetta Chair \u003c\/strong\u003eby \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twentytwentyone.com\/collections\/designers-keiji-takeuchi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKeiji Takeuchi\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efor \u003cb\u003eKarimoku.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by designer Keiji Takeuchi, the Cantinetta Chair reflects a calm, contemporary approach to dining furniture. It is shaped by the evolving character of Japanese interiors, where Eastern and Western influences blend naturally. Designed to meld quietly into a space, the chair embodies a neutral, welcoming presence suited to everyday living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design draws inspiration from the CS1105 chair, a model discontinued in 2015, which is still in use within the Karimoku factory cafeteria. Its solid, reassuring silhouette and simple charm were reinterpreted to suit modern homes, resulting in a piece that feels both familiar and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name “Cantinetta,” meaning “small dining place” in Italian, reflects the intimate atmosphere of a family table. Crafted from beech wood, known for its soft expression and smooth texture, it offers the perfect balance of strength and flexibility in the material. Over time, its light tone deepens into a rich amber, developing a natural patina shaped by daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karimoku Case","offers":[{"title":"Pure Beech - Beech \/ Wood","offer_id":56733552542076,"sku":"KARI-C3245C000-V","price":873.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pure Beech - Beech \/ Paper Cord","offer_id":56733552574844,"sku":"KARI-CB5235NP-V","price":1167.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Roast Beech - Beech \/ Wood","offer_id":56733552607612,"sku":"KARI-C3245C000-I","price":873.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Roast Beech - Beech \/ Paper Cord","offer_id":56733552640380,"sku":"KARI-CB5235NP-I","price":1167.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mocha Brown Beech - Beech \/ Wood","offer_id":56733552673148,"sku":"KARI-C3245C000-K","price":873.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mocha Brown Beech - Beech \/ Paper Cord","offer_id":56733552705916,"sku":"KARI-CB5235NP-K","price":1167.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grain Matt Black Beech - Beech \/ Wood","offer_id":56733552738684,"sku":"KARI-C3245C000-B","price":873.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grain Matt Black Beech - Beech \/ Paper Cord","offer_id":56733552771452,"sku":"KARI-CB5235NP-B","price":1167.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Natural - Beech \/ Wood","offer_id":56733552804220,"sku":"KARI-C3245C000-C","price":873.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Natural - Beech \/ Paper Cord","offer_id":56733552836988,"sku":"KARI-CB5235NP-C","price":1167.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cantinetta Green - Beech \/ Wood","offer_id":56733552869756,"sku":"KARI-C3245C000-G","price":873.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cantinetta Green - Beech \/ Paper Cord","offer_id":56733552902524,"sku":"KARI-CB5235NP-G","price":1167.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0032\/4966\/8207\/files\/karimoku-keiji-takeuchi-cantinetta-chair-pure-beech-9.jpg?v=1777993195"},{"product_id":"karimoku-keiji-takeuchi-cantinetta-armchair","title":"Cantinetta Armchair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCantinetta Armchair \u003c\/strong\u003eby \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twentytwentyone.com\/collections\/designers-keiji-takeuchi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKeiji Takeuchi\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efor \u003cstrong\u003eKarimoku\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Keiji Takeuchi, the Cantinetta Armchair expands the series with a softer, more relaxed interpretation of the original side chair design. It is influenced by contemporary dining and living spaces where Eastern and Western design sensibilities blend, and where furniture is expected to be both functional and visually unobtrusive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is based on the CS1105 chair, a discontinued Karimoku model that remains in use at the company’s factory cafeteria due to its durability and practical proportions. This existing structure informed the armchair’s updated shape, which widens the seating area and introduces integrated armrests to provide additional support for casual dining and conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Cantinetta,” meaning “small dining place” in Italian, speaks to the atmosphere it is designed for, informal, social spaces centred around everyday meals. Crafted from beech wood, the chair carries a natural warmth and tactility, with a surface that gradually deepens in colour over time, developing a soft patina with age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karimoku Case","offers":[{"title":"Pure Beech - Beech \/ Wood","offer_id":56733553164668,"sku":"KARI-CB5240C000-V","price":927.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pure Beech - Beech \/ Paper Cord","offer_id":56733553197436,"sku":"KARI-CB5230NP-V","price":1309.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Roast Beech - Beech \/ Wood","offer_id":56733553230204,"sku":"KARI-CB5240C000-I","price":927.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Roast Beech - Beech \/ Paper Cord","offer_id":56733553262972,"sku":"KARI-CB5230NP-I","price":1309.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mocha Brown Beech - Beech \/ Wood","offer_id":56733553295740,"sku":"KARI-CB5240C000-K","price":927.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mocha Brown Beech - Beech \/ Paper Cord","offer_id":56733553328508,"sku":"KARI-CB5230NP-K","price":1309.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grain Matt Black Beech - Beech \/ Wood","offer_id":56733553361276,"sku":"KARI-CB5240C000-B","price":927.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grain Matt Black Beech - Beech \/ Paper Cord","offer_id":56733553394044,"sku":"KARI-CB5230NP-B","price":1309.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Natural - Beech \/ Wood","offer_id":56733553426812,"sku":"KARI-CB5240C000-C","price":927.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Natural - Beech \/ Paper Cord","offer_id":56733553459580,"sku":"KARI-CB5230NP-C","price":1309.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cantinetta Green - Beech \/ Wood","offer_id":56733553492348,"sku":"KARI-CB5240C000-G","price":927.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cantinetta Green - Beech \/ Paper Cord","offer_id":56733553525116,"sku":"KARI-CB5230NP-G","price":1309.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0032\/4966\/8207\/files\/karimoku-keiji-takeuchi-cantinetta-arm-chair-pure-beech-paper-cord-11.jpg?v=1777991670"},{"product_id":"nine-keiji-takeuchi-lacquer-pendant-quickship","title":"Lacquer Pendant | Quickship","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLacquer Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e by\u003cb\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.twentytwentyone.com\/collections\/designers-keiji-takeuchi\"\u003eKeiji Takeuchi\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/b\u003efor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.twentytwentyone.com\/collections\/manufacturers-nine\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne off quickship items reduced by 30%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeiji Takeuchi designed the Lacquer pendant lights in 2023, taking inspiration from traditional Japanese lacquerware bowls. 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