New at OEN Shop – Dish, Coffee Measure & Chopsticks from Atelier tree song
Woodwork handmade by Taisuke Hirabayashi, a Japanese craftsman who turns functional objects from wood. Not only are they simple, they also have a distinct style of their own.
Exploring Organic & Linear Form – Wooden Mobiles by Noah Spencer of Fort Makers
I've been admiring these fantastic mobiles made by Brooklyn-based Noah Spencer, a selection of wooden geometric shapes that are strung together and balanced accordingly.
A Tree’s Beauty into Functional Art – Woodwork by Hiroyuki Sugawara
Mr Sugawara is an extremely popular maker in Japan, so we asked him kindly if he could craft us some new works and what's come of it is a really beautiful selection of functional objects.
New Work at OEN Shop – Natural Wooden Bowls by Jonathan Leech
It’s been a while since we last received a fresh batch of bowls from Jonathan Leech, so today we're pleased to showcase these beautiful wooden vessels by the English maker himself.
In Relation to the Environment – Natural Wood Seating by Terry Dwan
Pieces of furniture designed by Terry Dwan, a Californian-born architect. They are made out of single blocks of solid cedar wood, which are turned on a lathe and sculptured to create flowing curves.
Addition Through Subtraction – Plane Furniture by Designer Michael Boyd
Working out of LA and San Francisco, Michael Boyd is the owner and maker of Plane Furniture, a company based on the idea that form should function effortlessly.
Clearing Away Excess and Adornment – Wooden Furniture by Jong-Sun Bahk
Formerly a musician, Korean maker Jong-Sun Bahk creates minimalistic furniture of exquisite craftsmanship, having a unique ability to clear away all excess and exclude adornment.
Studio Look – Inside Japanese Lacquer Craftsman Mie Yokouchi’s Workshop
Mie Yokouchi creates her urushi works by applying mugi-urushi (a mixture of flour and lacquer) on linen cloth and Japanese paper, here we feature a few photos from inside her workshop.
Shaped by Hand – New Works at OEN Shop by Woodturner Jonathan Leech
His preferred style is ‘minimalist’, using a simple design which allows the wood to express its own qualities. This often includes natural edges, knot-holes and other natural imperfections.
Love for Nature, Respect for Ingenuity – Wood Furniture by Studio Dunn
A furniture company based in Rhode Island, United States and headed by industrial designer Asher Dunn, handcrafts all of it's furniture by taking strong cues from nature itself.
Mikado by Fredrik Paulsen – Pine Chairs for Parisian Gallery TORRI
Titled Mikado, Fredrik has deconstructed the function of a chair, reducing the complex form to a series of horizontal and vertical plane lines that rise from the ground.
Handcrafted In Wood – Tick Lamps by Andrea Costa for ILIDE
Italian light designers ILIDE have teamed up with skilled craftsmen to collaborate on this wooden carved light, titled TICK the light is an oval shade that's been carved using a chisel.
