The design concept behind this chair is based on the Tibetan saddle, which gives the chair its name, An – the Chinese word for saddle. Its expressive form is determined by traditional Far Eastern handicrafts. To make this chair, 42 pieces of wood are tied together with a cord using traditional patchwork techniques to create a seat with gently curved armrests and a high back. The oak wood used was stained with natural materials such as plant dyes or mineral pigments.