LOTA BENCH Rocking Chair revealing the enduring sophistication of

revealing the enduring sophistication of a vernacular form

the form is anchored by a refined brass spine that seamlessly integrates the lighting element

hand-hammered brass

wire and base plate are included with each lighting unit

We drew on the language of the orignal wooden chair and extended it to this backless high stool

LOTA BENCH Rocking Chair revealing the enduring sophistication ofThe Lota bench highlights various types of lotas, an iconic and quintessentially Indian product. The lota is being used less frequently, and the craft of making such utilitarian vessels is dying. We look at reviving the craft and the legacy, by re envisioning and scaling up the lota as a piece of furniture. The table's base is a hand hammered lota handcrafted by Thathera craftspeople. The top is crafted from reclaimed teak wood. The teak is sourced