About the 5th Issue of C

The K chair, first introduced by Karimoku Furniture in 1962, is a sleek and durable example of a “long-life design” firmly rooted in authenticity. Symbolic in form and meaning, the chair shaped Karimoku’s identity through its refined craftsmanship, care, and sincerity. In 2002, designer Kenmei Nagaoka reintroduced it as the Karimoku 60, spurring renewed attention and wider recognition. Easy to assemble, disassemble, and repair, the K Chair retains a timeless appeal, inviting users to rediscover the beauty and value of everyday objects.

In this issue, Magazine C explores how the K Chair integrates into everyday life across five cities?Tokyo, Singapore, Taichung, Seoul, and Kyoto?through the perspectives of its users. The team also visited Karimoku Furniture’s headquarters and factory to document the K Chair’s history and production process in depth. In addition, the issue features a special interview with Kenmei Nagaoka, creative director of Karimoku 60, as well as conversations with world-renowned designers such as Kenya Hara and BIG-GAME. Together, these stories illuminate the spirit of monozukuri and the enduring power of long-life design that the K Chair embodies.