Modern Artisan

Kōshi, traditional Japanese trellis used for joinery fitting, is a technique that embodies the Japanese aesthetic. Inspired by the kōshi motifs, this chair has geometric patterns formed by delicate wooden parts, exemplifying functionality and elegance.
As a culmination of skilled craftsmanship, the chair’s occupant is cradled by the soft curves of the kōshi from armrest to seat, as well as the comfortable backrest. A lightweight, contemporary masterpiece characterized by quality and dignity.

Kōshi, traditional Japanese trellis used for joinery fitting, is a technique that embodies the Japanese aesthetic. Inspired by the kōshi pattern, this bench has geometric patterns formed by delicate wooden parts, embodying functionality and elegance.
The understated and delicate joining method lends the bench clean lines and epitomizes iki, the Japanese art of exquisite attention to detail, both visible and hidden. Despite its simple outline, it shifts the mood of any room through a play of light and shadow.

This dining table is exquisitely balanced by the combination of slitted legs composed by two angular planks and an aluminum crosspiece.
While these voluminous leg structures are reminiscent of the Japanese architectural characteristics of the shrines and temples, the glazed metal crosspiece provokes anticipation with a playful sense of modernity.
The table top made of cedar wood dyed using a special technique and finished with naguri wave patterns fills any space with graceful presence.

Kōshi, traditional Japanese trellis used for joinery fitting, is a technique that embodies the Japanese aesthetic. Inspired by the kōshi pattern, this stool has geometric patterns formed by delicate wooden parts, embodying functionality and elegance.
In this stool, the soft curves of the seat and legs created by kōshi are beautifully joined by craftsmanship. An attractive gem colored by the transience of shadows created by the lights and from different angles. Despite its simple outline, it shifts the mood of any room through a play of light and shadow.

Wa-tansu, a traditional Japanese chest of drawers, is reinterpreted into a cabinet for the modern lifestyle.
Inheriting the design of rim fittings attached to the four corners as reinforcement and decoration, this contemporary version has a simple finish, constructed by integrating the reinforcing rim material inside joints, made of solid wood boards.
The sliding doors in aluminum create an expressive background with their broad surface area, and the four corners are clipped off to evoke a Japanese wa-tansu.

_Do’s furniture is made by craftsmen in Okawa, a city in Fukuoka Prefecture, long known for its furniture production, in collaboration with those in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Based on “wabi-sabi,” the concept of Japanese aesthetics, which finds beauty in imperfection and transience, local craftsmen work together to bring inspiration to life. This project combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and is a new creative endeavor that links Japanese tradition with the future. We are working to achieve environmental sustainability while revitalizing the local economy.