Seasons

When I think of shapes I usually think of asymmetrical forms. Japanese designer, Nao Tamura was inspired by the irregular shape of a green leaf to create Seasons, a serving container with a pleasant feeling of spontaneity.

Tamura’s strongly Japanese-inspired work reminds us that there is a Japanese way of going about things.

With Seasons, a serving container made of silicone, she won the Salone Satellite Award at the Salone Internationale del Mobile 2010. Seasons is lightweight, flexible and rolls up like an organic leaf. It’s about harmony.

Even the most mundane thing can become a happy shape.

  1. Tamara
    02.05.10 01:53

    Beautiful.

  2. Cody
    02.05.10 23:14

    I was immediately attracted to the subtle natural color variations created by the translucent “leaves.” These are beautiful.

  3. Vicky
    03.05.10 01:21

    Tamara, Japanese designers seem to give nature a nice twist.
    Cody, I visited your site. I’m glad you featured Carmen Herrera on your minimalist collection. Her straightforward geometry an attention to color is fascinating http://ironandbone.wordpress.com/2010/05/02/minimalist-artist-collection-part-2/

  4. Flocos
    05.05.10 13:34

    Any idea if these plates are for sale? They are absolutely gorgeous!

  5. Vicky
    09.05.10 00:05

    Flocos, For additional information you can contact the designer at info@nownao.com.

  6. boja
    09.06.10 17:57

    it reminds me of traditional javanese people’s custom some years ago to eat their meal (mostly breakfast) on a folded banana leaf :)

  7. inong_aceh
    05.01.11 15:49

    boja : definitely yes, It remain me too..today, people who love wrapped in nature, still use it to get more traditional and natural looks when they have meal (above the plate actually), even in Hotel that sell natural concept in their meal….