Modern Traditional – Cove & Arc Series by Furniture Maker Kai-wei Hsu
It takes a certain amount of talent as a woodworker to look past the material itself and craft a piece of furniture that’s polished and can be used in a functional manner. You then need even more experience to incorporate actual design and stylisation in to a piece, making sure they are not fl
New Feature – A Look Inside the Workshop of Akiko Ken Made
Even though some of our features are short and sweet, I think it’s important to see inside the maker’s studio and get a sense of their working methods. Seeing an object on the computer screen you sometimes fail to recognise the dedication, skill, and human connection behind such craft. For this
Precision Manufacturing – Casework Furniture by Token Studio
As everyday consumers I think it’s sometimes difficult to appreciate the skill that goes into a lot of handcrafted furniture since much of the work is in the detail and the construction itself. This is also true with Token Studio’s handcrafted ‘casework’ collection. Led by de
Connecting With Trees – Wooden Objects Handcrafted by Bird & Branch
Bird & Branch have realised that in a fast-paced world obsessed with mass production there is value in slow, traditional manufacturing techniques to create unique functional objects. The London-based designers craft a range of plates, bowls and vases from primarily British hardwoods with the mai
New in the Shop – Handmade Woodwork by Studio KUKU
I’m fascinated by those makers who are able to craft not only functional pieces using high quality materials, but also somehow incorporate a unique character that makes their work very distinct. Kyoko Tani of Nagano-based woodworking studio ‘KUKU’ is one of those craftsmen. Her work takes
New in the Shop – Mugen Musou Series by Iwata Woodworking
It’s always exciting when craft and design meet and pair so well. Especially when you know such modern forms are being created using high quality materials. All the key ingredients needed to produce objects that will stand the test of time. Coming across the Iwata Woodworking workshop based Hirosh
Back to Traditional Techniques – Furniture Handcrafted by Kate Duncan
For Kate Duncan, the idea of strong, high-quality handmade furniture made using traditional joinery techniques has opened up the whole world of furniture design. Based in Toronto, Duncan works from her studio to produce bold heirloom-quality furniture. Each piece is handmade using traditional techni
Toshifumi Momose’s Hinoki Series
The work of Japanese woodworker Toshifumi Momose! His eye for contemporary design has seen him craft a series in collaboration with industrial designer Keita Hanazawa ...
New in the Shop – Woodwork Handcrafted by Yusuke Tazawa
I’ve been swooning over some new arrivals by Japanese woodworker Yusuke Tazawa that have just made their way in to the shop. Yusuke resides in Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture and makes beautiful tools for daily life. Recently his speciality has been making pieces for the tea ceremony, which shows h
Bringing Art to Function – Wooden Spoons by Marie Eklund
Functional design can sometimes be limiting in the fact that there’s only so much play in the shape of an object. Take bowls or plates as an example, it’s going be hard to break the mould and create a form that actually outside of the function that’s set in our mind. That’s w
Timeless Pieces Through Intelligent Design – Furniture by Wales&Wales
Through the history of furniture, design trends have come and gone. The latest trends may produce chic and modern interiors, however, if you’re after clean, tasteful designs for an indefinite period, timeless furniture is the best investment. Wales&Wales are furniture designers specialisin
OEN Issue 2 – A Visit to Woodworker Shuji Nakagawa’s Studio
With hundreds of years of tradition comes hundreds of years of history to uphold. No pressure then. It takes a special maker to not only take a craft by the scruff of the neck, but to run with it and adapt in a contemporary way; to translate the work for a new audience while holding […]
