Dezeen Showroom: made of wood and brass, the Torii bench by London-based furniture maker Ultramar Studio has a sculptural shape based on Japanese torii gates. The Torii bench features a striking ...

Japan is dotted with bold archways that stand apart from the regular landscape. Some are more elaborate than others, but the basics remain: two pillars adjoined by one or two beams. Called torii, ...

The torii gate at the entrance to a shrine’s grounds is a sight known to everyone who has visited Japan. Whether made of wood or concrete, unvarnished or painted bright red, the torii is a sign that ...

A frame made up of cylindrical wooden lengths ending in flat brass discs makes up furniture brand Ultramar Studio's distinctive Torii bench. The bench references the striking appearance of Japanese ...