With Kumiki, Giorgetti explores construction as an expressive element, bringing to the forefront what usually remains hidden. The project, conceived by the international studio HBA – Hirsch Bedner Associates, puts the very act of building in the spotlight: every intersection is revealed, showcasing the cohesion of the components and becoming an integral part of the chair’s story.
The reference to Japanese tradition is not expressed as a formal gesture, but as an approach. The interlocking technique becomes a system of relationships defined by precision, proportion, and balance. Each connection between the legs, armrests, and backrest is left visible, helping to shape the harmonious whole. The solid Canaletto walnut, worked with meticulous care, produces a lively surface that reacts to light and highlights every construction detail. Kumiki’s construction, built exclusively with interlocking solid wood and entirely free of metal joints or glues, renders it fully recyclable. This design establishes a quality meant to endure, making it an heirloom to be passed down through generations.
The frame unfolds through carefully controlled lines, with sections that taper and open to suggest continuity and rhythm. Any echo of Japanese architecture remains understated, sensed rather than stated. The result is a composed presence: the pieces do not impose themselves on the space, but instead give it character, establishing a quiet interplay between solids and voids.
Set against this structural clarity, the upholstered elements introduce a softer counterpoint. The lounge chair is defined by a continuous, enveloping form, while the armchair develops comfort through more generous, independent cushions. In both cases, upholstery works in balance with the structure, never overwhelming it.
Available in single or dual-material combinations of leather and fabric, the collection extends its versatility while maintaining a strong formal coherence, also suited to contract environments. In KUMIKI, detail is not decorative but intrinsic to the project. It is through the precision of its joints and the balance between rigour and softness that the collection finds its expression.
To be presented during Milan Design Week 2026 at Giorgetti Spiga – The Place, KUMIKI offers an opportunity to experience a design in which construction becomes narrative and structure defines identity.
MDW26: Via della Spiga, 31
