
Urushi Paper Pleats Collection

Pao Hui Kao developed a technique of coating her paper structures with colour pigments and Urushi, a type of Japanese lacquer, to highlight the crinkled surfaces. In contrast with earlier works in the Paper Pleats series, which have a more ethereal quality, the coloured Paper Pleats pieces are highly graphic in appearance. Kao's choice of colours includes rich shades of red and blue, as well as black, which she applies with a self-made tool.


The Urushi Paper Pleats furniture collection includes stools, benches, sideboards, stool tables and console.

Red Urushi Paper Pleats High Stool
60 x ø 32 cm / 23,62 x 12,59 in

Black Urushi Paper Pleats High Stool
60 x ø 32 cm / 23,62 x 12,59 in

Black and Red Urushi Paper Pleats Low Stool
45 x ø 32 cm / 17,71 x 12,59 in

Black Urushi Paper Pleats Side Board
70 x 33 x 135 cm / 27,55 x 12,99 x 53,15 in

Red Urushi Paper Pleats Side Board and Low Stool
70 x 33 x 135 cm / 27,55 x 12,99 x 53,15 in
45 x ø 32 cm / 17,71 x 12,59 in

Black Urushi Paper Pleats Bench
35 x 29 x 130 cm / 13,77 x 51,18 x 11,41 in

Red Urushi Paper Pleats Bench
35 x 29 x 130 cm / 13,77 x 51,18 x 11,41 in