Small furniture for your own pleasure.
"Sampling Furniture Container"
"Sunbox” is used in various places in daily life as a commercial container, and we propose a new way to use it by combining it with a frame that looks like a platform that can be heightened. This "Sampling Furniture Container" series makes it fun to think of combinations, such as enjoying a landscape with plants, using it as an umbrella stand, for showcase storage, or as a side table. The frame is made of stainless steel and is water-resistant. It is easy to clean and can be used outdoors.
What is "SAMPLING FURNITURE"?
Our project is all about creating new value by combining existing products, scrap materials, and parts in innovative ways. We're passionate about the concept of "create without making," which we believe is an environmentally friendly act. We love seeing products being used for a long time and then being reused with less processing.
Kenmei Nagaoka / The founder of D&DEPARTMENT
It's been a while since I've found a product I really like. The idea is to use containers that are distributed throughout the area. It can be left outside without worrying about it rotting, and you can just leave it alone. And it's not heavy or bulky, so it's easy to move around. I use it with plants. I put the whole pot outside in the room. Even after bringing them inside, I can water them as they are. If water overflows the pot, it's light enough to take it straight to the sink. I'd recommend keeping about four of them in your room and using them for various pots, book boxes, shoe boxes, and so on.
There are 3 types with square tops and different heights.
Here are 3 sizes of Sampling Furniture Container (SFC).
"SFC 01" has a height that makes it easy to fit into a low-floor lifestyle. It fits well on a table or shelf.
"SFC 02" is tall enough that if you put a plant in it, it will naturally be visible when you sit on the sofa.
"SFC 03" is about 70 cm high when combined with the "Sunbox Full size Small" and can be used as a dining table or an additional table in the kitchen.
A starter set of Sampling Furniture Container is available. You can start with a basic combination of SFC and Sunbox. You can choose the color and size of "Sanbox" you want to combine with SFC. No tools are required for assembly; simply place Sanbox on top of SFC to complete.
SFC 01 Set
(with Sanbox Full/Small)
SFC01 : H 200mm
SFC 02 Set
(with Sanbox Full/Small)
SFC02 : H 400mm
SFC 03 Set
(with Sanbox Full/Small)
SFC03 : H 610mm
SFC 01 Set
(with Sanbox Full/Medium)
SFC01 : H 200mm
SFC 02 Set
(with Sanbox Full/Medium)
SFC02 : H 400mm
SFC 03 Set
(with Sanbox Full/Small)
SFC03 : H 610mm
AI LAB OTA
This is a community development company formed by members of "Ota Machinery and Metal Cooperative Association" in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. The company is actively involved in the efforts of the "Ota City Museum and Library", which opened in 2017 after community development, while also engaging in activities and communications that capitalize on the uniqueness of the community.Related Blog
Fun storage in combination with "Sanbox"