Itoki and Toyota Boshoku Co-develop 'CROWN SEAT' Desk Chair
Itoki Corporation collaborated with Toyota Boshoku to design and provide technical support for the 'CROWN SEAT' Desk Chair, applying automotive seat technology to office furniture. Orders began on April 23 at 'THE CROWN' specialty stores.
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Itoki Corporation (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Koji Minato) has provided design and technical cooperation for the base structure (legs, height adjustment mechanism, armrests, etc.) of the 'CROWN SEAT' Desk Chair developed by Toyota Boshoku Corporation (Headquarters: Kariya, Aichi; President: Masayoshi Shirayanagi).
This initiative applies the technology and knowledge Toyota Boshoku has cultivated in automotive seats to products for offices and living spaces. Itoki utilized its long-standing expertise in work chair development to optimize functionality, safety, and operability as a desk chair. Orders for this product began on April 23 at the domestic Crown specialty store 'THE CROWN.'
Technical Cooperation by Itoki:
To balance office chair functions like mobility with casters and height adjustments for legs and armrests without compromising the comfort and functionality of the automotive seats developed by Toyota Boshoku, the entire structure including these parts was designed by decomposing it into multiple units. To accommodate sitting postures for office work, which differ from driving postures, the seat height and angle were optimized. By precisely controlling the load balance when seated and the movement of adjustable parts, enhanced stability, safety, and operability were achieved.
About Itoki’s Workplace Business:
Founded in 1890, Itoki Corporation follows its mission statement, 'We Design Tomorrow's Work.' It supports various spaces and environments through the manufacture and sale of office furniture, spatial design, work-style consulting, and data analysis services. Its strengths in 'AI x Design based on PEOPLE' extend to furniture for home work, home study, and equipment for public and logistics facilities.
About Toyota Boshoku:
Toyota Boshoku is a global automotive parts manufacturer that develops and manufactures automotive seats, interior/exterior products, and filters.
This initiative applies the technology and knowledge Toyota Boshoku has cultivated in automotive seats to products for offices and living spaces. Itoki utilized its long-standing expertise in work chair development to optimize functionality, safety, and operability as a desk chair. Orders for this product began on April 23 at the domestic Crown specialty store 'THE CROWN.'
Technical Cooperation by Itoki:
To balance office chair functions like mobility with casters and height adjustments for legs and armrests without compromising the comfort and functionality of the automotive seats developed by Toyota Boshoku, the entire structure including these parts was designed by decomposing it into multiple units. To accommodate sitting postures for office work, which differ from driving postures, the seat height and angle were optimized. By precisely controlling the load balance when seated and the movement of adjustable parts, enhanced stability, safety, and operability were achieved.
About Itoki’s Workplace Business:
Founded in 1890, Itoki Corporation follows its mission statement, 'We Design Tomorrow's Work.' It supports various spaces and environments through the manufacture and sale of office furniture, spatial design, work-style consulting, and data analysis services. Its strengths in 'AI x Design based on PEOPLE' extend to furniture for home work, home study, and equipment for public and logistics facilities.
About Toyota Boshoku:
Toyota Boshoku is a global automotive parts manufacturer that develops and manufactures automotive seats, interior/exterior products, and filters.