Designed by Naoto Fukasawa for Boffi, the Round Sabbia Stone countertop washbasin embodies the essence of simplicity and sensory elegance. Sculpted from solid marble and available in a variety of refined finishes, it introduces a calm, tactile presence into any bathroom setting.
Its oval geometry, gently softened and perfectly balanced, evokes a sense of serenity and comfort. Beyond its visual purity, the basin offers practical versatility: it can be installed atop a storage unit or a free-standing countertop, adapting seamlessly to diverse architectural contexts.
The stone has been carefully treated with water- and oil-repellent finishes to protect and preserve its surface over time, ensuring its long-lasting appeal. Delivered without an overflow and paired with a drain plug that matches the basin’s finish, this piece reflects the quiet rigor and thoughtful detail characteristic of Fukasawa’s design philosophy.
Born in Yamanashi Prefecture in 1956. Graduated from Tama Art University’s Product Design Department in 1980. In the same year, he joined Seiko Epson, where he was responsible for advanced development design. In 1989, he moved to the United States, where he joined ID Two (now IDEO San Francisco).
Having honed his craft for seven years, focusing mainly on Silicon Valley industries, he returned to Japan in 1996. He established and headed up IDEO’s Tokyo office, creating a Japanese design consultant base for the company. He went independent in 2003 and established NAOTO FUKASAWA DESIGN.
Fukasawa is one of the directors of 21_21 Design Sight. He also sits on the design advisory board of Muji, and is the art director of Maruni. He was the Good Design Award chairman from 2010 to 2014. He was on the judging committee of the Braun Prize in 2012. He is on the judging panel of the Nikkei Shimbun’s Superior Products and Services Award, and is a member of the screening committee for the Mainichi Design Award. In 2017, he became a member of the judging committee for the Loewe Craft Prize. He is a professor in the Integrated Design Department at Tama Art University. In 2006, he established “Super Normal” with Jasper Morrison. He is the fifth curator of The Japan Folk Crafts Museum. He has been accorded the title of Royal Designer for Industry (Royal Society of Arts).
The Round Sabbia Stone washbasin by Naoto Fukasawa is a refined marble piece with soft lines and functional elegance for timeless bathroom design.
