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Experimenting With Form – Slow Motion by Designer Aldo Bakker
Furniture Posted by Elsa LaCock

It was the architect Louis H. Sullivan who first coined the term ‘form over function’ back in 1896. This principle states that the form of a specific design…

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Experiments in Urushi – Lacquerware by Japanese Artist Genta Ishizuka
Art Posted by Mark Robinson

A maker of much fascination to me is Japanese lacquer artist Genta Ishizuka. He has used this traditional material to convey some of the contemporary ways in which…

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New at OEN Shop – Tomoaki Nakano’s Lidded Lacquer Pots Handcrafted in Japan
In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

These lacquer boxes stocked at OEN shop show that Japanese woodworker Tomoaki Nakano is truly a master of his craft and has honed his technique throughout the years.

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New at OEN Shop – Japanese Lacquerware by Craftsman Tomoaki Nakano
Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Last month we released the work a new maker in to the shop by the name of Tomoaki Nakano, a lacquer artist based in Fukui Prefecture. We are happy to release a second shipment of his work.

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New at OEN Shop – Lacquerware by Japanese Craftsman Tomoaki Nakano
In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

A new maker called Tomoaki Nakano has found his way in to the shop and we’re very happy to release a selection of his beautiful lacquerware that’s handmade at his studio in Japan.

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Beauty in Lacquer – Lacquer Serving Spoons by Atelier Tree Song at OEN Shop
In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

Any customers waiting for the large service spoons and forks or the smaller renge spoon by Atelier Tree Song will be pleased to know that they are now back in stock in the shop.

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Back in at OEN Shop – Handcrafted Chestnut Lacquer Boxes by Fujii Works
In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

These new boxes by Fujii Works are back in at OEN shop and come in small and large and have been handmade with a horse chestnut lid by Japanese woodworkers Kenichi and Minako Fujii.

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In the Heart of Aizu – Short Film on Urushi Craftsmen by Taylor Hawkins
Film Posted by Mark Robinson

The fantastic short film by Seattle-based filmmaker Taylor Hawkins explores the work made by a series of talented lacquer craftsman in Aizuwakamatsu, a city in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.

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New at OEN Shop – Lacquer Objects by Kanazawa Craftsman Akihiko Sugita
In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

New work by Akihiko Sugita, a young craftsman who respects the traditional values of lacquer production, but at the same time looks forward to create modern shapes and finishes.

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Natural Textures & Colours Lacquerware by Fujii Works at OEN Shop 1
Natural Textures & Colours – Lacquerware by Fujii Works at OEN Shop
In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

We had some beautiful sunshine this week, so it seemed about time I updated some of the photographs of the objects made by husband and wife team Fujii Works in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.

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Layer Upon Layer – Lacquer Vessels by Korean Artist Chung Hae-Cho
Design Posted by Mark Robinson

I was particularly taken aback by these beautiful vessels by Chung Hae-Cho, a Korean artist who applies lacquer and cloth in a number of different layers on top of a foam form.

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Wooden Utensils by Atelier tree song at OEN Shop
In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

I was blown away by Taisuke Hirabayashi’s unique cutlery, not only the striking appearance but also the attention to detail in his handiwork. Now available to purchase at OEN shop.

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