Not all chairs are created equal, especially when it comes to floor seating. The Enots Floor Chair by Noriko Hashida Design takes a clever approach to comfort, proving that sitting low doesn’t have to mean struggling to get back up. Winner in the Chair category at the SIT Furniture Design Award, this sleek, modern piece combines Japanese design sensibilities with a smart ergonomic twist. It’s comfortable, lightweight, easy to clean, and looks right at home in any modern interior.
Floor seating has its perks—a relaxed vibe, a low perspective that opens up the space, and that cozy, grounded feeling. The Enots Floor Chair takes all that and makes it better. Its slightly raised seat height means you don’t have to perform a full workout just to stand up. The gently curved surface supports your body, making long sitting sessions feel like a treat instead of a punishment.
And it’s not just for lounging. The smart weight-shifting design lets you lean forward comfortably, so working at a low table or catching up on emails doesn’t leave you with a stiff back.
Forget flimsy cushions that lose shape in a month—the Enots features a resin seat cushion that holds up over time and won’t wear out like traditional urethane. Spill something? No problem. Just wipe it down with water, and you’re good to go. Its hollow, lightweight construction makes it easy to move around the house (or even take outside for a bit of sun). Low maintenance and long-lasting—the practical luxury we all need.
Noriko Hashida knows a thing or two about good design. After graduating from the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, he founded Noriko Hashida Design in 2008 and became a professor at the Shibaura Institute of Technology. Hashida specializes in kansei engineering—the art of designing products that don’t just work well but feel right. The Enots Floor Chair perfectly exemplifies this balance between form and function.
The Enots Floor Chair isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel—it’s just making sitting more comfortable, stylish, and practical. Its smart design makes it easier to sit down and stand up, the durable materials mean it’ll last for years, and the minimalist aesthetic means it looks good in any room. Because sometimes, the simplest ideas really are the best.
