New in the Shop – Hinoke Series by Woodworker Toshifumi Momose
Japanese woodworker Toshifumi Momose resides in Shizuoka where he runs his project ‘Hikimonojo 639’ from a 150 year old Japanese farm house surrounded by mountains and countryside. After graduating from Shizuoka Design College Toshifumi studied under a popular woodworker in Japan and lat
New at OEN Shop – Pre Order Glassware by Yuki Osako
Just sending a quick update to make you aware of some new pieces arriving by talented Japanese glass artist Yuki Osako. Yuki’s work has been sold out for a while, so make sure you have a browse and pre-order if anything is of interest. The ‘Deep Cut Dish’, ‘Deep Glass CupR
Earthy Simplicity – Timeless Furniture Collection by Maria Osminina
What is the real attraction of brutalist and monolithic form? I know many seem to despise concrete or stone in the home, saying it’s too cold and it evokes no warmth. Used smartly though there’s an earthy and deep quality that the aesthetically attuned can attest to. I am one of those. M
Without Losing Balance – Ceramic Sculpture by Kaat Pauwels
There seems to be something innate in us that craves a sense of order. This strange universe we live in has a way of constantly reminding us that we are not in control, that the unexpected can happen at any time. Making sense of it gives us that small satisfaction that things are “ok”, u
Collage of Colour – Paintings & Textiles by Katrine Giæver
As the seasons are changing I’m starting to see new opportunities in colour and texture. Oslo-based artist Katrine Giæver struck me in this regard, gradually moving from more dark, earthy tones to artworks that are experimental and pop with vivid colour. Katrine’s work from 2017-18 call
New at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Potter Katsufumi Baba
After more than a 3 year absence from the shop we are pleased to receive stock from popular Japanese ceramic artist Katsufumi Baba based in Kurume, a city in Southern Japan. Over the years Katusufumi has gained a loyal following thanks to his unique style that’s rustic but quite minimal. We we
New in the Shop – Handcrafted Lacquerware by Fujii Works
One of my favourite selection of photos on our feature section were taken by Japanese photographer Issei Kashiwagi inside the workshop of Fujii Works in Hyogo, Japan. You can see our feature page here to read more of an in-depth article about their craftsmanship. Working alongside one another, husba
New at OEN Shop – Copper Metal Dishes and Objects by 86400
Founded in 2018 by Nobuhisa Yamamoto and Shota Shimizu, 86400 is a Japanese design studio and brand with the concept of producing tools that can improve our daily lives. Working with small manufacturers in Japan, their main focus has been a selection of metal objects that are functional but also hig
On Balance – Wood Shelves & Pedestals by Anne Brandhøj
Unfortunately we as consumers have become so impatient. The instant gratification of something fresh and shiny out of the box seems to fizzle out with time, leaving us wanting more and more of that initial feeling when we first set our eyes on it. It takes foresight to see something for its maturing
New at OEN Shop – Tumi-isi Wooden Stacking Blocks by A4
I have always been drawn to those stacked pebbles found by the side of rivers or streams. It’s rare to come across them, but it always made me wonder about who stacked them and why. Kind of mysterious. When I stumbled in to these stacking blocks by Japanese design studio A4 it made we think [&
New at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Potter Keisuke Okazaki
With so many new arrivals it can be easy to overlook some of the other artist’s that we have been supporting for a while. Japanese potter Keisuke Okazaki’s work always leaves me in awe with his perfect, thin ceramics that are stippled using brushes and sponges to reflect the ‘wabi
New at OEN Shop – Woodwork by Japanese Studio OITECO
Visually appealing design is always nice to see, but sometime’s it’s skin-deep. That’s why craft is so underrated, the subtle change over time and the inconsistencies matches with a good design make for something that grows with you rather than away from you. OITECO drew me in with