ACTUS Hiroshima store Hiroshi Hashiguchi's Episode 2
In the previous episode of "Everyone's Interior Stories," Hashiguchi Hiroshi shared the story of how he arrived at his current view of interior design.
In the second episode, we ask interior design lovers what it is about furniture that appeals to them.
In other words, Hashiguchi's fetishism.
After reading this, it might change the way you look at your furniture!
Furniture, cars, and even women!? Feel the sexiness from behind
"It's a line. A line!"
When asked what his favorite parts of the interior are, Hashiguchi answered without hesitation:
"The lines that connect the dots are what create the shape of things.
I love seeing that line.
This is true not only for furniture, but also for cars and fonts.
Things with beautiful lines also have beautiful forms. I'm attracted to things like that."
For Hashiguchi, the back view is particularly important. She says that the beauty of curves seen from behind is sexy and cool.
Hashiguchi spoke passionately about his aesthetic of the back view, as if he were talking about his ideal woman. When judging the design of anything, he always starts with the back view.
Among interior design items, chairs that are designed to conform to the human body are said to be particularly appealing.
For example, he mentioned the Seven Chair by Arne Jacobsen, one of the masterpieces of mid-century design.
"The curve from the back to the seat is perfectly beautiful," he said, running his hand along the contours of the Seven Chair nearby.
Beautiful curves are not only pleasing to look at, but also arouse a sense of affection when you touch them. Apparently, shop staff like Hashiguchi often find themselves stroking curves and thinking, "They're irresistible."
"It is said that Japanese people place great importance on the feel of something in their hands, and I think that a design with beautiful details satisfies that need in our hearts.
Having something that fills your heart just by touching or using it can make you feel happy and comfortable.
To me, beautiful details are exactly what it feels like."
Finding your own favorite aspects of interior design will make looking at furniture that much more enjoyable.
The next time you visit an interior design shop, start with the chairs. Why not take a look at them not only from the front but also from the back?
Next time, Hashiguchi will give us some professional advice on how to enjoy interior design.
Hiroshi Hashiguchi
After working in the hotel and food service industry, she worked in interior design sales and is currently working at the ACTUS Hiroshima store.
Influenced by his father, who worked in woodworking, he was exposed to wood and craftsmanship from an early age.
When I was in elementary school, I even made my own guitar.