Heron Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa

The Heron rocking chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa was manufactured by Tendo Mokko in Japan.  Although it is Japanese in origin, a glance at this chair would easily have it mistakenly attributed to a Scandinavian manufacturer and designer.  Many of the design details are featured in pieces by Ingmar Relling or Sigurd Ressel and made by the likes of Westnofa or Vatne Mobler.  In fact, Sugasawa studied at the Danish National Engineering Laboratory.

The frame of the Heron rocking chair is made from a single bent oak ply molding (except the arms) and is much more sturdy than some of the Scandi pieces.  The sculpted design is as comfortable as it is beautiful.  All the support seems to fall just in the right place, even for someone taller than average.  This one has the original fabric which, other than a couple small splits in the fabric, is in good shape.  The frame and finish is in excellent shape as well.  This classic piece is ready to be enjoyed for a few more decades.

Dimensions: 36"H x 22"W x 32"D

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