5008 Osaka Chair by Adico
Designed by Kengo Kuma
5008 Osaka Chair by Adico takes inspiration from the timeless 5008 Portuguese Chair and reinterprets its functional design, reducing it to the essential elements that define its structure.
According to Kuma, the 5008 Osaka chair achieves maximum visual lightness, creating a piece that almost dissolves in the space. Perfect for both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Made entirely of metal, the chair reveals the precision and mastery of local manufacturing with its clean lines and transparent structure the Osaka chair merges with the surrounding landscape, lending it the colours, light and shadows of the environment. Establishing a subtle bridge between Portuguese and Japanese design, the chair’s simple structure illustrates the Japanese aesthetic of lightness and harmony with nature while the solidity of the metal and constructions evoke the Portuguese tradition of durability and functionality. The result is a piece that transcends boarders, challenging the line between object and landscape.
Stackable to 8 high
Finish:
Steel tube structure with epoxy paint colours from the Adico range
Rod Steel Seat
Dimensions:
510mmL x 565mmD x 700mmH, 420mm Seat height
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| Brand: | Adico |
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| Lead time: | 12+ weeks |
| Delivery: | More info on delivery |
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Adico
ADICO is a Portuguese company with a rich history, founded in 1920. Originally focused on creating durable metal furniture for hospitals, ADICO has since grown to become the oldest metal furniture manufacturer in Portugal—and one of the oldest in Europe still going strong. The company’s legacy is built on a foundation of timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship.
In the 1930s, ADICO expanded its range to include outdoor furniture, debuting one of its most iconic creations: the legendary Portuguese chair. Inspired by the innovative German Bauhaus school and the sleek, curved steel tube designs of visionaries like René Herbst, Marcel Breuer, and Mies van der Rohe, this chair has become a beloved symbol of Portuguese heritage. Still a staple in cafés and public spaces across the country, especially in cities with protected heritage sites, it remains as iconic today as it was when first created.
Today, ADICO continues to innovate, designing and producing high-quality furniture for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Recognized worldwide, it stands as a leader in the hospitality furniture industry, known for its timeless style and enduring legacy.
About the designer
Kengo Kuma
Kengo Kuma was born in 1954 in Yokohama and studied architecture at the University of Tokyo and later at Columbia University. He founded the architecture firm Kengo Kuma & Associates in Tokyo in 1990 and in Paris in 2008 and became a professor at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Architecture in 2009. Kengo Kuma is one of the most renowned contemporary Japanese architects and his work is known worldwide for merging architecture with nature and social responsibility.
