Karimoku Furniture to Exhibit "THE FIRST" Recliner at Furniture China 2023

HIGASHIURA, Japan, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Karimoku Furniture Inc. based in Higashiura, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, is proud to announce that its premium recliner chair "THE FIRST" will be exhibited at the 28th China International Furniture Expo (Furniture China 2023), a five-day expo at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre running from Monday, September 11, to Friday, September 15, 2023.

Image: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M107683/202308158068/_prw_PI3fl_bvNukj3B.jpg 

THE FIRST is a series of recliner chairs that has been in production for over ten years, having launched in the domestic market in Japan in 2012. THE FIRST was introduced to China at the Furniture China expo in 2019, where it met with considerable acclaim. THE FIRST has proven very popular, with sales growing steadily over the last four years, unaffected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. No other recliner in the local market is available in such a wide range of sizes or is as easy to use. Furniture China 2023 marks the third appearance of THE FIRST at this prestigious expo, and this year Karimoku Furniture is working hard to promote THE FIRST to new and untapped markets.

Event information
- Name: The 28th China International Furniture Expo (Furniture China 2023)
- Dates: Monday, September 11, to Friday, September 15, 2023
- Location: Booth D03, Hall E1, Shanghai New International Expo Centre
- Address: 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai, China
- Hosted by: China National Furniture Association (CNFA) and Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd.
- Website:
(English) https://www.furniture-china.cn/en
(Chinese) https://www.furniture-china.cn/ 

About THE FIRST

THE FIRST's logo: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M107683/202308158068/_prw_PI2fl_GyU22Ltf.jpg 

THE FIRST is a premium reclining chair from Karimoku Furniture that draws upon extensive research into cutting-edge ergonomic design as well as brainwave and pulse wave analysis. The flagship RU72 model was recognized with the Good Design Award in 2012. This distinctively personalized recliner features an all-new design and smooth operating mechanisms, and importantly operates without the use of levers or buttons. The integrated seat cushion, stretching from the head to the back, elbows and along the entire body, includes a self-adjusting headrest that tilts in accordance with the back inclination angle in order to provide optimum head support at all times. This also minimizes offset and lifting when the seat is reclined, for the ultimate in comfort. With 70 years of experience in the industry, Karimoku Furniture boasts considerable experience and expertise in furniture-making, as exemplified by the specialized molding technique used to produce the elegant leg frame.

Website:
(English) https://www.karimoku.com/en/sub2_1_1.php
(Chinese) https://www.karimoku.com/ch/sub2_1_1.php 

About RU72 model (M size)

https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M107683/202308158068/_prw_PI1fl_FP97tPpq.jpg 

Price: 259,600 yen (includes tax) *Domestic price for sale within Japan
Size: W 84.0 cm x D 85.0 cm x H 106.0 cm x seat height 40.0 cm (when upright)

Notes:
*All prices include tax.
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
*Pictures are indicative only. Product colors and design elements may vary.

About Karimoku Furniture Inc.

In 1940, Shohei Kato founded a workshop selling wooden products in the city of Kariya in Aichi Prefecture. By the 1960s, he had transformed his workshop into a furniture manufacturer that was making and selling a proprietary range of furniture products. In line with the company philosophy of "Quality First," Karimoku Furniture is dedicated to making "High-tech & High-touch" furniture, combining advanced machine fabrication technology with old-school dedication and craftsmanship. All Karimoku Furniture products are compliant with Japan Furniture Industry Development Association's domestic production standards for product safety, consumer assurance and environmental processes.

Website: https://www.karimoku.com/