Ingenuity of Design – Handcrafted Functional Wooden Objects by Hikiyose
Through the ingenuity of the designers at Hikiyose they have been able to utilise all of the parts of a flat piece of wood, turning something two dimensional into a full three-dimensional object.
Classical and Contemporary – Fafa Furniture Collection by Schneid Design
The Fafa table by designers Julia Mülling and Niklas Jessen are made using that natural ash wood and a clear lacquer to finish. It’s also classical in construction but contemporary in appearance.
Contemporary Creations – Kitayama Furniture by Design Studio Garnier & Linker
Garnier & Linker, a company founded in Paris by Guillaume Garnier and Florent Linker, make all of their pieces in small runs, often using the help of craftsmen to bring their ideas to fruition.
New at OEN Shop – Objects by Taisuke Hirabayashi of Atelier Tree Song
One very skilled woodworker is Taisuke Hirabayashi of Atelier Tree Song, he makes all of his wooden objects at his workshop in Tokyo. Here we present a new selection of woodwork.
Fnji Furniture – Chairs and Tables Designed by Chinese Creative Gu Qi
Originally from northeast China, Gu Qi moved to Beijing and started to produce some of his designs with the help of a local artisans. Here's a mixture of pieces from his collection.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Woodwork & Lacquerware by Mutsumi Goto
This week we received new work by craftsman Mutsumi Goto. His studio sits at the foothills of Mount Asama, and he uses these natural surroundings as inspiration for his woodwork.
A Poetic Relationship – Furniture & Product Design by Catherine Aitken Studio
I've been particularly impressed with Catherine Aitken and her devotion to the creative process, incorporating handmade elements in to a selection of mass-produced products.
New Feature – Inside the Workshop of Japanese Woodworker Eiji Hagiwara
A short post to introduce our newest feature on Japanese woodworker Eiji Hagiwara. Born in Tokyo, Eiji Hagiwara now works out of his studio in Sayama, Saitama Prefecture.
Tea Containers & Lacquer Dishes – Wooden Objects by Fujii Works
Beautiful wooden objects by Fujii Works. Kenichi is the woodturner, he also carves the pieces by hand and constructs the vessels. Minako on the other hand applies the finishing touches.
Ichiboku & Totemic Series – Wooden Sculptures by Craftsman Mark Lindquist
A small selection of large wooden sculptures by American artist and craftsman Mark Lindquist, all of which are fairly abstract and harness the details in the wood.
Simple, Strong & Sustainable – Furniture by Australian Maker Benjamin Baldwin
I was taken aback by the simplicity in Australian designer and maker Benjamin Baldwin's furniture from afar, up-close all the joints and fine details come through. It's really something to behold.
Clean-Lined Sensibility – Furniture by Australian Craftsman Jon Goulder
Australian designer Jon Goulder was lucky enough to grow up in the furniture business, and is now a fourth generation craftsperson who is making these beautifully simplistic chairs.