Chairs Similar to These in the States? Good Questions

Q: I am looking for zaisu / tatami chairs similar to the ones pictured here. I have seen chairs like these in a few Japanese restaurants, but otherwise I cannot find them anywhere in the United States.

The image here is from an eBay seller located in Seoul, and I'd prefer not to do business with someone located on the other side of the world (especially with a limited seller history). There are a few sellers on Amazon with a more traditionally designed products, but I like the more modern quality of these chairs. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

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Comments (8)

Howabout asking in the restaurant where they got them?

http://www.chopa.com/ShopSite/Black_Tatami_Health_Chair.html

I just googled it and went to images and found some..

FRIEND WE HAD THE SAME IDEA. "MODERN"? IKEA ANSWERS ALL: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S19884543/#/S99884539/ USE THE TOP HALF OF THE JULES SWIVEL CHAIR. LOCAL, CHEAP. NO PAD BUT EITHER HARDEN UP OR DIY THAT SON.

the gift shop next to Mitsuwa Market place in Edgewater NJ sellsl these.

"NO PAD BUT EITHER HARDEN UP OR DIY THAT SON."

hahahahaha thanks for that

Check Asian markets and grocery stores, or hit up a Japan or Korea-town near you. Many of them will have exactly what you need. Most Mitsuwa's have stores either inside or next door that sell those chairs.

DUDE. Amazon.com

Enjoy.

http://www.amazon.com/Zaisu-Japanese-Style-Floor-Z5150A/dp/B000WW2U7C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318276387&sr=8-1