2025
Kaia comes from Kaya (काय), a Sanskrit word for ‘body.’ In Indonesian, kaya means ‘richness’ — in comfort and love. Inspired by both meanings, Kaia is designed to feel like a warm hug, the idea of expressing love through physical closeness.
Kaia is inspired by the idea of expressing love and care through physical closeness — like a warm hug. Its circular silhouette reflects the cocooning nature of a hug, gently wrapping around the body to create a sense of comfort and safety. The chair’s petite frame specifically highlights rattan, a fast-growing material that allows for optimal usage with next to zero waste. The frame’s continuous lines make Kaia’s contemporary look integrate seamlessly into a wide range of interior scheme and usage.
Designed to envelop, cradle, and support, Kaia invites you to slow down and sink in — just as you would in your loved ones’ arms. Through the design, Kaia aims to offer not just physical comfort, but emotional familiarity.
Studio Hendro Hadinata x Tangan Living
Product
Kaia Chair
Material
Rattan, plywood bending, upholstery