Japanese Zaisu 'Tohuda Bahashi'
Japanese Zaisu 'Tohuda Bahashi' — Traditional Legless Floor Chair
The zaisu — Japan's traditional legless floor chair — is one of the most distinctive pieces of Japanese furniture. Designed for use at low tables on tatami floors, the zaisu provides back support during extended floor sitting without breaking the low-seating tradition that defines Japanese domestic space. The Tohuda Bahashi honors this practical heritage with a modern iteration built for everyday use.
Constructed with a wood frame and fabric cover, this zaisu measures 52x43.5x45cm — sized for comfortable adult floor seating with full back support. The wooden frame gives the chair structure and longevity, while the fabric seat and back rest provide the comfort needed for long dining sessions, tea ceremony, or simply extended reading on the floor.
Use it at a low Japanese-style table, in a meditation corner, or simply as a flexible floor seat in any room where you want to introduce Japanese domestic tradition. It pairs naturally with tatami mats, low wooden tables, or Japanese-inspired living spaces. A meaningful furniture piece for anyone drawn to Japanese floor-living culture.
The zaisu has become one of the most quietly influential pieces of Japanese furniture in global design — adopted by yoga practitioners, meditation teachers, and low-lifestyle enthusiasts worldwide. Its ergonomic design respects Japan's centuries-old floor-seating tradition while offering the kind of spine support that modern living increasingly demands. A piece that feels both ancient and contemporary at once.
- Material: Wood frame with fabric
- Size: 52 x 43.5 x 45 cm
- Traditional zaisu design
- Back support for floor seating
Original: $160.00
-65%$160.00
$56.00
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Japanese Zaisu 'Tohuda Bahashi' — Traditional Legless Floor Chair
The zaisu — Japan's traditional legless floor chair — is one of the most distinctive pieces of Japanese furniture. Designed for use at low tables on tatami floors, the zaisu provides back support during extended floor sitting without breaking the low-seating tradition that defines Japanese domestic space. The Tohuda Bahashi honors this practical heritage with a modern iteration built for everyday use.
Constructed with a wood frame and fabric cover, this zaisu measures 52x43.5x45cm — sized for comfortable adult floor seating with full back support. The wooden frame gives the chair structure and longevity, while the fabric seat and back rest provide the comfort needed for long dining sessions, tea ceremony, or simply extended reading on the floor.
Use it at a low Japanese-style table, in a meditation corner, or simply as a flexible floor seat in any room where you want to introduce Japanese domestic tradition. It pairs naturally with tatami mats, low wooden tables, or Japanese-inspired living spaces. A meaningful furniture piece for anyone drawn to Japanese floor-living culture.
The zaisu has become one of the most quietly influential pieces of Japanese furniture in global design — adopted by yoga practitioners, meditation teachers, and low-lifestyle enthusiasts worldwide. Its ergonomic design respects Japan's centuries-old floor-seating tradition while offering the kind of spine support that modern living increasingly demands. A piece that feels both ancient and contemporary at once.
- Material: Wood frame with fabric
- Size: 52 x 43.5 x 45 cm
- Traditional zaisu design
- Back support for floor seating
