Japanese Zaisu 'Tohuda Bahashi'
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The floor chair backed in black-and-white wave fabric
A zaisu — a legless Japanese floor chair — this piece is built on a low frame with a padded seat and an upright backrest covered in black-and-white seigaiha wave fabric. It lets you sit at floor level with proper back support, unlike a flat cushion. The wave-patterned seat and back sit on the low frame at a comfortable, slightly reclined angle.
The frame holds the backrest at a comfortable angle, so you can sit through a long meal, a tea, reading or gaming without slumping. Sitting directly on the floor or on a tatami mat, it brings chair-like comfort to low-furniture living.
Floor seating defines traditional Japanese rooms, and the zaisu is the piece that makes it sustainable for the back, widely used at low tables and in tatami spaces. The classic wave-patterned upholstery ties it to that heritage. Without it, long sessions at a low table can tire the back; with it, floor living stays comfortable.
Light and low, it tucks easily under a low table or against a wall when not in use, and several together turn a tatami floor into comfortable seating for a group. The black-and-white waves suit both traditional and modern rooms.
A legless floor chair with a wave-patterned seat and back, it brings supported comfort to floor-level living. A seat for anyone who sits at a low table and wants back support.
Folding flat or tucking under a low table when not in use, it's far easier to store than a conventional chair, and a few together turn a tatami floor into comfortable group seating. The supportive back makes long sessions at floor level genuinely comfortable, which is why the zaisu remains a fixture in Japanese homes.
- Material: Wood frame with fabric
- Size: 52 x 43.5 x 45 cm
- Traditional zaisu design
- Back support for floor seating
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Materials vary by piece. Check the product description above or the inner label for the exact composition (100% polyester, 100% cotton, blends, or others depending on the product).
Care
- Machine wash cold (30°C / 86°F max)
- Wash inside out with similar colors
- Do not bleach
- Hang to dry — avoid tumble drying
- Iron on low heat if needed
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Delivery
We ship worldwide directly from our manufacturing partners in Asia. Most orders arrive within 7-15 business days, depending on your location. Delivery is guaranteed within 30 days — if your order doesn't arrive, we'll refund you in full or send a replacement, your choice.Tracking
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You have 30 days from delivery to return an item for a full refund, exchange, or store credit. Returns are free worldwide — we cover the return shipping. Just email us and we'll send you a prepaid label.
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