Baia Chair

As a tribute to Danish furniture design, the Japanese designer Kensaku Oshiro has created a chair that exquisitely unites Danish and Japanese design aesthetics. The signature backrest reflects the inspiration from the semicircular shape of a bay and brings a soft contrast to the steel frame.

Baia Chair features a very advanced construction that requires multiple techniques and a high level of craftsmanship. The frame is available in either chrome-plated or powder-coated steel and is constructed by using a complex welding technique. It consists of a seat frame made from flat steel and thin, bent steel tubes with a small rounding at the end of each leg. The short distance between the front legs makes space and visibility to the rear legs, creating symmetry and highlighting the fine balance between the vertical lines of the thin steel tubes and the striking horizontal elements.

The C-shaped backrest is available either in an upholstered version or in solid wood. The solid wood backrest is made by using a special steam-bending technology and is subsequently hand-sanded. The upholstered backrest is hand-sewn and comes in various fabric and leather options. The soft, upholstered seat provides excellent seating comfort and is available in both leather and fabric.

The diverse features of each component are perfectly balanced in the design and give the chair an elegant lightness and a truly unique expression.

Baia is made to order in three upholstery price groups, and the powder-coated frame is available in further colours at the same price. Please contact us for more details about upholstery and frame finishes.

Choosing a finish, size or configuration? Our complimentary design service can help.

Wooden back 21.3"W x 17.3"D x 27.6"H, upholstered back 22.8"W x 19.7"D x 29.1"H. Seating wooden back 18.1"W x 17.3"D x 18.1"H, upholstered back 16.5"W x 16.5"D x 18.1"H

Materials
Frame: chrome-plated or black powder-coated steel
Back: steam-bent solid wood (oiled oak or walnut) or upholstered
Seat: upholstered in fabric or leather

Notes
The upholstered back is hand-sewn, so slight stitching irregularities and wrinkles can occur.
Teflon glides come premounted on the legs.
Other finishes are available. Contact us for options and a quotation.

Upholstery
Available in custom upholstery and leather options. Contact us for options and a quotation.

Testing
EN 16139:2013

Care
Wipe the frame with a damp cloth.
Brush the upholstery gently and blot spills right away.
Contact us for care instructions for your textile or leather.

Designer Kensaku Oshiro was born on Okinawa in 1977 and moved to Italy, graduating from the Scuola Politecnica di Design in Milan in 1999. After working for design studios in Milan and London, he opened his own studio in Milan in 2015. His work spans product design, architecture and craftsmanship, and his design approach focuses on understanding the core values of the relevant culture and environment and highlighting them. His awards include first prize at the Design Report Award at SaloneSatellite in 2006 and a Wallpaper Design Award in 2022. For DK3 he designed the Baia collection. Brand

DK3 is a Danish furniture brand known for its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless designs, often drawing from mid-century modern influences. The brand collaborates with renowned designers, including Jeppe Utzon, Poul Cadovius and others, whose iconic shelving systems and furniture pieces are central to their collection. DK3 blends traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics, using natural materials like wood to create sustainable, durable furniture that reflects both functional beauty and Danish design heritage.

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