Technique • April 2025
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The Sound of the Kanna: Why We Refuse Sandpaper on Hinoki
How a hand-pulled forged steel plane closes timber pores at a cellular level, yielding an enduring water resistance no synthetic varnish can duplicate.
Spring / Summer 2025 Release
Quiet Monuments
of Daily Living.
Sculptural permanence rooted in the union of hand-chiseled Japanese Hinoki, unbleached Gotland wool, and Nordic structural clarity. Crafted without compromise to outlast ephemeral trends and endure across generations.
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A home should not be decorated; it should be anchored by pieces that capture light, breath, and silence.
Nagano Hinoki
Century-old alpine timber, hand-planed with natural beeswax seal.
Raw Bouclé Wool
Gotland fleece spun without chemical bleaching; deep tactile loft.
Kigumi Joinery
Zero metal screws. Interlocking blind tenon joinery flexes with seasonal humidity.
In Atelier • Ready for Curation
Object No. 042 / Archetype VII
Sora Sculptural Lounge Armchair
Available in Charred Yakisugi Cedar or Natural Bleached Cypress
$2,890 USD
Edition of 40 Signed Casts
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Certified Alpine Timber
FSC certified 120-year harvest
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40 Numbered Pieces
Limited seasonal studio batches
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Mortise & Tenon Joinery
No synthetic glues or brackets
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Room-of-Choice Delivery
White-glove placement included
The Studio Archives
Forms of Contemplation
Objects defined by severe geometric restraint, gentle concave chamfers, and the natural warmth of unmasked materiality.
12 Unique Works
Archetype 01
Seating & Low Loungers
Deep horizontal planes calibrated for slow meditation and effortless spinal release.
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8 Unique Works
Archetype 02
Monolithic Dining & Tables
Solid plank surfaces balanced on massive architectural pedestals.
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6 Unique Works
Archetype 03
Fluted Credenzas & Storage
Rhythmic tambour panels and hidden joinery that hush interior echoes.
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9 Unique Works
Archetype 04
Cast Metal & Sculptural Luminaires
Cast lost-wax bronze and hand-hammered shades casting warm architectural gradients.
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Interactive Commission
The Omoya Curved Modular Sofa
Active Configuration:
3-Seat Sanctuary • Ecru Bouclé
Atelier Blueprint & Tolerances
Scale 1:20 Metric Dimensions
Seat Height
38 cm / 15.0"
Seat Depth
68 cm / 26.8"
Cushion Core
Natural Latex & Down
Ecru Bouclé
Atelier Commission Estimate
$5,900
Lead time: 6–8 Weeks
Includes bespoke crate construction, climate-controlled shipping, and local placement.
Honest Materiality
Substances Shaped by Time
We reject synthetic veneers and chemical coatings. Each piece is constructed from noble materials chosen for their tactile presence and capacity to gather soul through decades of patina.
Nagano Hinoki Cypress
Harvested from sustainably tended forest plots in the Kiso Valley. Emits a delicate, calming evergreen aroma with naturally moisture-repelling natural oils.
Density: 420 kg/m³
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Unfilled Travertine
Extracted from historic Italian beds. We preserve the organic voids and porous textures, polishing solely with water wheels to a soft, suede-like matte tactile finish.
Pore Texture: Natural Open
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Heirloom Flax Linen
Woven on vintage mechanical looms from unbleached organic flax. Retains organic slubs and a deep thermal adaptability that grows softer with every decade of touch.
Weight: 680 g/m²
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Hand-Cast Bronze
Cast in sand-molds by generational brass-smiths. Completely unlacquered, permitting atmospheric oxygen and natural skin contact to evolve an intimate, personalized sheen.
Alloy: Cu90Sn10
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Tactile Experience At Home
The Atelier Material Chest
Receive eight solid timber blocks, raw stone cut-offs, and four full-weight linen swatches housed in a cedar keepsake box. Refundable with your first commission.
$120 USD
Free global courier
Architectural Monograph
Residences in Dialogue
Filter Sanctuaries:
All Global Commissions (18)
Case Study No. 01 • Nagano Prefecture
Residence in Karuizawa
Designed in collaboration with Studio Keiko. Raw concrete shear walls and dark stained cedar envelope an open-plan salon centered around the Kanso Low Table and dual Sora Armchairs.
Objects Integrated:
Kanso Low Coffee Table, Sora Lounge Armchair, Ishi Table Lamp
Case Study No. 02
Tribeca Minimalist Penthouse
Harmonizing 19th-century cast-iron architecture with soft organic forms. The Omoya Sectional traces the morning sun arc across wide bleached pine planks.
Case Study No. 03
Fjord Sanctuary in Sunnmøre
Framing the raw geological forces of Western Norway. The Rond Dining Table provides a rugged, tactile heart that mirrors the coastal granite outcrops outside.
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Design Philosophy • March 2025
8 Min Read
The Geometry of Intimacy: Developing the Omoya Modular Arc
Twelve iterations of radii to create a curve that encourages face-to-face contemplation without alienating the perimeter walls of a salon.
Origin • February 2025
5 Min Read
In Search of Veins: Selecting Monoliths in Tivoli
Walking the quarry floor alongside third-generation stone cutters to identify travertine slabs with structural integrity for free-standing tables.
Global Spaces
Private Atelier Salons
Experience the tactile weight of our editions in person. Visits are strictly by private appointment to preserve spatial serenity.
Japan Atelier
Tokyo, Minami-Aoyama
4-12-8 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku
Subdued courtyard tearoom environment showcasing Hinoki editions and lost-wax cast bronzes.
Curator: Kenzo Moriyama
Hours: Wed – Sun, by private invitation
Americas Salon
New York, Tribeca
68 Franklin Street, 4th Floor
High-ceilinged daylight loft featuring full scale modular living installations and textile library.
Curator: Astrid Lindholm
Hours: Tue – Sat, 10:00 – 18:00
Nordic Studio
Copenhagen, Bredgade
Bredgade 34, 1260 København
Historic rococo apartment reimagined with raw oak joinery, Danish flax upholstery, and stone vessels.
Curator: Søren Højmark
Hours: Mon – Fri, by appointment