The word Tagei means versatility in Japanese, and what better way to describe this fabulous line of plyboo furniture that converts from table into bench? Brooklyn designer Akemi Tanaka caught our eye last year when she debuted her clever Futaba unfolding couch/table. Now Akemi’s got a new addition to the eco-friendly, transforming-furniture family, and we think its as cute and clever as its big sister Futaba.
Similar to Futaba, Tagei is a plyboo and upholstery seat that folds down into a compact coffee table. Unlike Futaba — a full couch that takes time to fold up and down — the Tagei is more of a bench than a couch, and allows a quicker transformation from table to seat. It’s the perfect piece for those moments when you need an extra seat for a party, but don’t want to take up too much space in your home.
The piece is not just cleverly space-saving, but is also made entirely out of eco-friendly material. For those of you who may not love stripes, Akemi tells us that she can do the cushions in any color. If you are interested in the piece, please contact Akemi directly.
Now that’s a clever and useful idea. Unlike the booklight item featured below, which is clever but wasteful and not eco-friendly!
concept is outstanding but taste of colour combination is not upto the mark.it is a great effort anyway.
[...] In Japanese, Tagei is ‘versatility’ and that’s exactly what the furniture collection is all about. Akemi Tanaka’s collection are eco-friendly tables that convert into lovely benches. A Tagei table is an ideal centerpiece to a contemporary living room with its clear cut design. It also makes for an excellent piece of furniture for people who are living in places with limited space. The exquisite wood table divides at the middle and stretches lengthwise to reveal a bench with a stripe-patterned cushion. I came across the Tagei table in an Inhabitat.com blog written by Jill. The Tagei table does not only come in stripes, Akemi Tanaka said they are available in other colors, too. [...]
[...] Fast-paced, modern living has taught us an awful lot about compactness and efficiency. Nowadays, the idea that smaller is better has dominated not only electronic gadgetry, but home furnishings as well. In my past blog entries, I discussed a number of furniture that transform from flat sheets of wood or metal, to perfectly functional tools and contrivance. If you loved the convertible furniture I talked about in the past, I’m sure you will love the Tagei furniture collection by Brooklyn-based Japanese designer Akemi Tanaka. [...]
I absolutely lov the table. its new, modern, functional and looks like it could be in an ordinary home as opposed to a show room.
How much would this kind of furniture cost?. is it a show room or a practical cost?
Akemi Tanaka’s TAGEI sells for $4,700 which is a great deal when you consider the materials and quality fo construction. The opening mechanism is a wonderful piece of engineering, and when open, the leafs can support a substantial amount of weight. To see the TAGEI and FUTABA, please log on to http://www.forbrady.com or call 310-800-3999 for more information.
The TAGEI actually sells for $4,000. I apologize for the error.
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[...] Tagei is a remarkably beautiful piece of craftsmanship, and somehow manages to be an attractive piece of furniture both when collapsed and extended. One could easily imagine using this as a side table and extending it into a bench for gatherings. [...]
[...] Tagei is a remarkably beautiful piece of craftsmanship, and somehow manages to be an attractive piece of furniture both when collapsed and extended. One could easily imagine using this as a side table and extending it into a bench for gatherings. [...]
good!不错啊
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