It began not in a workshop, but in a moment of laughter. One of our designers was having sushi late at night when the shape of the onigiri — a simple rice triangle wrapped in seaweed — caught his eye. The form was balanced, playful, yet comforting. It felt familiar in a way that only simplicity can. That moment became the seed for what would later become the Onigiri Sofa — a piece that celebrates the warmth of modern design while whispering stories of Japanese minimalism.
At Marquis, inspiration is never borrowed — it is translated. The Onigiri Sofa was envisioned as a conversation between cultures: the stillness of Japanese aesthetics and the craftsmanship of Pakistani artisans. Its clean silhouette mirrors the soft geometry of the rice triangle, while its modular form allows it to wrap around you, much like “nori” — the seaweed that embraces the rice.
Studio Notes: The Birth of the Onigiri Sofa
The creative process unfolded over sketches, wireframes, and countless prototypes. Each module was drawn, erased, and redrawn — chasing that impossible balance between coziness and clarity. The frame was built with precision, the cushions molded to feel like an embrace, and the color palette chosen to tell its story: white for rice, orange for tuna, and the warmth of your presence as the nori.
For five months, artisans worked by hand — carving, stitching, refining edges until every seam felt invisible, and every curve felt intentional. When it was finally complete, the Onigiri Sofa wasn’t just another seat — it was a feeling. A symbol of how form can follow emotion.
This sofa is for the dreamers, the binge-watchers, the readers, the ones who love deeply and lounge fully. It’s not designed to impress a room — it’s designed to make you forget the world outside of it.
The Art of Soft Geometry — The Onigiri SofaWrapped like nori, the Onigiri Sofa holds you in warmth and calm.
Dr. Syed Mustafa
An Invitation to Experience the Extraordinary
To truly appreciate the Onigiri Sofa, you have to sit with it — to let its shape mold around you, to feel its quiet charm unfold. Visit our studio and see how a sketch, inspired by a meal, became a masterpiece.
Step into our space and experience the Onigiri Sofa up close — where every curve, every texture, tells a story of calm design and crafted comfort.
We believe that true design isn’t meant to be observed from a distance — it’s meant to be felt, touched, and lived with. The Onigiri Sofa is more than a sculpted piece; it’s an experience that invites you to slow down, breathe, and connect with the quiet beauty of form and material. Every curve, every seam, every texture tells a story of patience — of craftsmen who shape each detail by hand, giving life to an idea born from the balance between nature and minimalism.
