Ritual Chair is a minimalist chair created by Copenhagen-based designer Kasper Kyster. “From dust we came, to dust we shall return.” This adage forms the philosophical underpinning of the Ritual Chair. The design champions cremation – a practice that historically and globally, represents a significant ritual in marking the transition from life to death. Drawing inspiration from the solemnity and gravity of this final goodbye, the Ritual Chair is more than just a physical structure. It serves as a metaphor, representing the final act of a life’s journey, mirroring the pivotal process of cremation.

The Ritual Chair finds its place in the chamber of last goodbyes, the room where the casket makes its final stop before entering the furnace. Here, the chair bears witness to the myriad of human emotions that pervade the room. Majestic in its stillness, the chair itself seems poised on the brink of transformation – a symbolic echo of the mortal remains soon to be reduced to ashes. Notably, even as it stands amid the starkness of the room, the Ritual Chair proffers a glimpse of beauty. It serves as a poignant reminder that within the heart of darkness, beauty remains resilient, reflecting our human ability to find grace in the most sorrowful moments.