Ash: Needs expert configuration for the best overall appearance - standard ash frames and heartwood ash surfaces on request, surface treatment with colorless natural oil to prevent discoloration
European Oak: Surface treatment with colorless natural oil to prevent discoloration
North American Black Cherry: easy to work with because of its straight growth and homogeneous structure enables an extremely smooth surface, surface treatment with natural oils and waxes
North American Walnut: Careful selection and woodworking necessary, surface treatment with natural oils and waxes
NONOTO is our first solid wood chair. The fascination of this great project: designing a solid wood chair is design at its very best. When it comes to a solid wood chair, it’s the shape that really enchants the viewer; with technical factors playing a somewhat lesser role. Mother Nature provides the materials - everything else is down to the designer. A number of solid wood chairs have become modern design icons - particularly the ones from Denmark and Finland. NONOTO is styled in the tradition of classic wooden chairs. This concept ties together everything we’ve learned about designing chairs over the past 15 years: NONOTO is a sculpture.
It’s emblematic from all angles and engages the viewer emotionally. At the same time, NONOTO is a real chair. It cries out to be sat on with its perfectly balanced strength, weight and ultimate seating comfort. NONOTO has an unplugged design that is brought to life using cutting-edge CNC technology." Julia Läufer + Marcus Keichel