Hotaru Stool
Misaki Kiyuna
Furniture Design Hotaru Stool by Misaki Kiyuna Hotaru is a reading chair with integrated lighting. The light stand also serves as a backrest, and the light falls on the hands of the person seated. The lamp turns on and off in the dark in response to people nearby. The position of the lighting can be adjusted back and forth. Hotaru is assembled from four parts, a seat, feet, a stand and a lighting unit, without metal fittings. The laminated plywood of the seat is left visible to show the warmth of the wood. Placed beside a bed, Hotaru also works as a side table and a lamp. The design suits homes with little space.
Bronze A' Design Award Winner
Hotaru Stool by Misaki Kiyuna is an esteemed winner of the A' Furniture Design Award. Hotaru Stool earned the Bronze A' Design Award in 2023 and is showcased on Best Designs of the World among other exceptional designs. Explore the project details, discover other works by Misaki Kiyuna and see why Hotaru Stool design sets itself apart from its competition.
About Hotaru
Furniture Design Hotaru Stool by Misaki Kiyuna Hotaru is a reading chair with integrated lighting. The light stand also serves as a backrest, and the light falls on the hands of the person seated. The lamp turns on and off in the dark in response to people nearby. The position of the lighting can be adjusted back and forth. Hotaru is assembled from four parts, a seat, feet, a stand and a lighting unit, without metal fittings. The laminated plywood of the seat is left visible to show the warmth of the wood. Placed beside a bed, Hotaru also works as a side table and a lamp. The design suits homes with little space. Hotaru earned the Bronze A' Design Award, a respected level of recognition in the A' Design Award & Competition. Bronze A' Design Award works combine new concepts with skillful innovations, and are selected by a grand jury, as noteworthy entries in their respective categories, after fair, ethical, meritocratic and impartial academic review, where nominated designs are voted following blind peer-review process on pre-established, publicly-available evaluation criteria.
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