About Nychair X

What is Nychair X?

A time-tested tool crafted for a better living

Ever since designed by Takeshi Nii from Japan in 1970, Nychair X has been prized as a masterpiece chair across more than 50 countries around the world. The simple, elegant, and functional design befit for any occasion is rooted in Japanese dwelling and cultural heritage. Still today, the chair is appreciated and cherished by users around the world for the quality uniquely imparted in Japan to deliver ultimate sitting comfort.

As the time-tested tool crafted for better living, Nychair X will continue to deliver ultimate sitting comfort to users around the world with quality uniquely imparted in Japan.

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Four features that shape Nychair X

Foldable

The chair can be easily folded into a thickness of as little as 15-22 cm, which can still stand on its own and stored away into a narrow space. The light weight of around 6-6.5 kg can be handled also by slightly-built persons.

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Comfortable to sit on

The angle and fabric of each seat, armrest, and backrest are carefully crafted so they gently cocoon your body.

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Carefully made in Japan

Nychair X is built with simple parts, which can only be achieved with advanced technologies. Takeshi Nii held a belief that "true chairs should be affordable and useful as a tool without any compromise on comfort level". Fujiei remains faithful to his conviction and run entire manufacturing processes in Japan.

Repairable

Timeworn seats can be removed and replaced. Screws and pipes can be repaired with replacement parts so the chair can serve you for years.

History | Awards received

1970

Nychair X is released.
Nychair X receives an award from the Japan Interior Designers' Association.

1980

Nychair X 80 is released.
Nychair X 80 receives the Good Design Award sponsored by today’s Japan Institute of Design Promotion.

1982

Nychair X receives the National Special Award for Invention (President's Award from the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry).

1986

Nychair X receives the Good Design Award sponsored by today’s Japan Institute of Design Promotion.

1997

Nychair X receives the Long Life Design Award sponsored by today’s Japan Institute of Design Promotion.

2015

Nychair X Rocking and Nychair X Ottoman receive the Good Design Award and Long Life Design Award sponsored by today’s Japan Institute of Design Promotion.