MINERVA Co., Ltd. http://www.minerva-jpn.co.jp/

Shigeki Miyamoto is a professional modeller who has modelled a number of works of the world’s leading architects and designers. The Minerva Group led by Miyamoto began its history in 1966 as Gotanda Seisakusho.
The philosophy of the Group for its product making is to endow chairs and other products with invisible “affection” in addition to the “persistence” of the visible beauty and practicality. Minerva means “the goddess of crafts”.
As a group of leading technical experts in their own fields, the Minerva Group is constantly seeking out new technologies. In addition to the conventional business of the manufacture and repair of indoor furniture, the Minerva Group is also involved in diverse projects, ranging from car seats to objets. The range of activities is truly wide, including the formation of project teams with students and the provision of support for the technical departments of schools, as it is not restricted to specified fields.