The gradual transition from the outer form to the inner cavity is seamless, drawing the eye into its depth and evoking a sense of calm compactness. Perfect for placement on vanities or countertops, Sabbia 3 offers a flexible installation that adapts to both minimalist and more expressive bathroom interiors. It is a thoughtful synthesis of precision and poetics—true to Fukasawa’s philosophy of design that quietly enhances daily rituals.
Boffi
Sabbia 3
Designed by Naoto Fukasawa for Boffi, the Sabbia 3 washbasin distills the essence of quiet geometry and tactile sophistication. Formed from matt white Cristalplant®—with an optional anthracite grey Soft Touch lacquered exterior—it presents a refined contrast between architectural lines and organic flow. Its monolithic oval shape features vertical external walls, deliberately rigid and pure, while the inner basin is softly contoured, creating a graceful inward slope that dissolves the boundary between surfaces.
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Meet the designer
Naoto Fukasawa
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).
Where Geometry Meets Softness
Sabbia 3 by Naoto Fukasawa is a refined oval Cristalplant® washbasin that balances monolithic rigor with sculptural interior softness.
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