Ishinomaki Laboratory’s Kobo sofa is a wooden 1-seater that reflects the simplicity and elegance of Japanese design. Its angular cushions are upholstered in high-quality Kvadrat fabric, while the frame – crafted from Japanese hardwood with visible grain patterns – is finished with a laminated surface for added durability and resistance to wear. Thanks to its generous seat depth and upright sitting angle, the 1-seater lounge chair offers both comfort and support, making it equally suited to home living rooms and public spaces. Designer Keiji Ashizawa originally created the Kobo sofa collection for Yahoo Japan Corporation, established to support Japan’s reconstruction efforts after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The design reconsiders the very essence of a sofa – how it supports sitting and fosters connection. The result brings together Ishinomaki Laboratory’s bold DIY spirit and the traditions of Japanese woodworking.