A third-generation inheritor of a Kendo equipment manufacturing company in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, Takeshi Nii had a vision of crafting a comfortable, affordable, and practical seating solution. Drawing inspiration from his fondness for curry rice, he developed a chair that would be as widely adored as the beloved dish, the Nychair X.
Celebrated globally for its unique design and exceptional comfort, Nii's innovative design earned him numerous awards and accolades, including the Japan Interior Architects/Designers' Association Award, the National Special Award for Invention from the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Good Design Award from the Japan Institute of Design Promotion, and the Long Life Design Award from the Japan Institute of Design Promotion.