“Tiss-Tiss is a fusion of extremes. Metal and fabric, East and West, radical and traditional, each aspect is revaluated through its juxtaposition with the other. Our relationship with the world is mutually defining, but Tiss-Tiss taps into a shared collective consciousness, combining human and natural forces into one.”
AKI+ARNAUD COOREN
Armchair | Patinated aluminium
In their minimalist Tiss-Tiss series, the Japanese-French design duo Aki+Arnaud Cooren imbue metal with the fragile poetry of fabric.
Fauteuil (2017) is a low chair, constructed from aluminium components sand-cast in a relief of linen fabric, with the loose weave of individual threads held in uncharacteristically rigid formations. Fauteuil was the work from which the technical and conceptual form of Tiss-Tiss originated, and which won the Liliane Bettencourt prize in 2017. Its metal is tinted black, a modern take on traditional Japanese textile dying, and each sheet is edged with sewn stitch imprints, furthering the illusion this cabinet is made of fabric, not metal.
Benches | Patinated aluminium
In their minimalist Tiss-Tiss series, the Japanese-French design duo Aki+Arnaud Cooren imbue metal with the fragile poetry of fabric.
Banc 3 Assises (2021) is a three person bench, 173cm long, constructed from aluminium components sand-cast in a relief of linen fabric, with the loose weave of individual threads held in uncharacteristically rigid formations. Its deep blue colour echoes traditional Japanese indigo textile dying, and each sheet is edged with sewn stitch imprints, furthering the illusion this bench is made of fabric, not metal.
Stool | Patinated aluminium
In their minimalist Tiss-Tiss series, the Japanese-French design duo Aki+Arnaud Cooren imbue metal with the fragile poetry of fabric.
Tabouret Bas A (2021) is a comfortable seat, 60cm long, constructed from aluminium components sand-cast in a relief of linen fabric, with the loose weave of individual threads held in uncharacteristically rigid formations. Its metal is tinted black, a modern take on traditional Japanese textile dying, and each sheet is edged with sewn stitch imprints, furthering the illusion this seat is made of fabric, not metal.
Side Table | Patinated aluminium
In their minimalist Tiss-Tiss series, the Japanese-French design duo Aki+Arnaud Cooren imbue metal with the fragile poetry of fabric.
Bedside Table with Door (2021) is a bedside cabinet with two shelves and a door, constructed from aluminium components sand-cast in a relief of linen fabric, with the loose weave of individual threads held in uncharacteristically rigid formations. Its metal is tinted a lively green colour, inspired by moss found on Japanese temples, and each sheet is edged with sewn stitch imprints, furthering the illusion this cabinet is made of fabric, not metal.
Dining Table | Patinated aluminium
In their minimalist Tiss-Tiss series, the Japanese-French design duo Aki+Arnaud Cooren imbue metal with the fragile poetry of fabric.
Dining Table (2021) is 275cm long, constructed from aluminium components sand-cast in a relief of linen fabric, with the loose weave of individual threads held in uncharacteristically rigid formations. Influenced by the Buddhist philosophy of Impermanence and the artwork of Japanese textile master Keisuke Serizawa, Tiss-Tiss captures a moment in time of complete serenity, the fusion of metal and fabric acting to preserve an instant of stillness from fluidity.
Side Table | Patinated aluminium
In their minimalist Tiss-Tiss series, the Japanese-French design duo Aki+Arnaud Cooren imbue metal with the fragile poetry of fabric.
Bedside Table (2021) is an open-backed bedside cabinet with two shelves, constructed from aluminium components sand-cast in a relief of linen fabric, with the loose weave of individual threads held in uncharacteristically rigid formations. Its metal is tinted black, a modern take on traditional Japanese textile dying, and each sheet is edged with sewn stitch imprints, furthering the illusion this cabinet is made of fabric, not metal.
Stool | Patinated aluminium
In their minimalist Tiss-Tiss series, the Japanese-French design duo Aki+Arnaud Cooren imbue metal with the fragile poetry of fabric.
Petit Tabouret Bas AAA (2021) is a small seat, 30cm high, constructed from aluminium components sand-cast in a relief of linen fabric, with the loose weave of individual threads held in uncharacteristically rigid formations. Influenced by the Buddhist philosophy of Impermanence and the artwork of Japanese textile master Keisuke Serizawa, Tiss-Tiss captures a moment in time of complete serenity, the fusion of metal and fabric acting to preserve an instant of stillness from fluidity.
Armchair | Patinated aluminium
In their minimalist Tiss-Tiss series, the Japanese-French design duo Aki+Arnaud Cooren imbue metal with the fragile poetry of fabric.
Rocking Chair (2021) is an evolution of their original Fauteuil, with rounded legs adding movement to the piece. Its aluminium components are sand-cast in a relief of linen fabric, with the loose weave of individual threads held in uncharacteristically rigid formations. Influenced by the Buddhist philosophy of Impermanence and the artwork of Japanese textile master Keisuke Serizawa, Tiss-Tiss captures a moment in time of complete serenity, the fusion of metal and fabric acting to preserve an instant of stillness from fluidity.
Table Lamps | Linen, carbon, resin, steel, bamboo, pigment, light fittings
The Tiss-Tiss series, created by Japanese-French design duo Aki+Arnaud, uses a minimalist aesthetic to succinctly explore the conceptual relationship between man, material and nature.
Ishigaki Lamp #1, #2 and #3 stand apart from the Tiss-Tiss series visually but continue its material and conceptual themes, combining the harshness of metal with the fragile poetry of fabric. In this instance, the metal and fabric elements are both included in the composition separately, rather than unified into the trompe-l’oeil effect of the aluminium Tiss-Tiss furniture. A metal and epoxy-carbon base supports a bamboo stem and a fixed linen lampshade, dyed in subtle shades of blue.
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