Beke
Beke is a kitchen bar chair designed for use at a kitchen counter or breakfast bar. The name Beke means peace and to be connected to. The geometry of the seat, backrest and footrest is tailored for comfort during long periods of use. The seat is a custom plywood laminate finished with walnut veneer. The rear legs are steam bent in two parts and then laminated for long term dimensional stability. The backrest is coopered from shaped staves. The clean ash frame is shaped to give the chair a light and calm appearance.
Beke Kitchen Bar chair by John G Williams was featured as a grand example of industrial design by the A' Design Award. Beke Kitchen Bar chair won the Iron A' Design Award in Furniture Design in 2019. The A' Furniture Design Award is a juried, academic and highly prestigious design award that recognizes outstanding design of chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets, shelves, desks, wardrobes and more.
