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The Man Behind the Woodworker

Written by Aya Nihei

My conversations with master woodworker Ryuji Mitani across the years of our acquaintance have revealed him to me as a truly extraordinary person. His work holds both great beauty and…

Shiro and Shiro | Makoto Koizumi Exhibition Recap

Written by Angélique Chmielewski

Our time with Makoto Koizumi flashed by but was just long enough to create a capsule of warm memories. As many of you may know since we speak of it…

Shiro and Shiro | Exhibition Playlist

Written by The Team

Shiro and Shiro was our first design-focused exhibition in about a year, and we wanted the soundtrack for opening night to feel current and laid-back, much like the work of…

Shiro and Shiro | Exhibition Statement

Shiro and Shiro | Exhibition Statement

Written by Makoto Koizumi

Makoto Koizumi was born in 1960 and grew up amidst the constant movement of Tokyo. His career in design took root from an interest in woodworking and expanded to architecture, industrial design and interior design as…

Makoto Koizumi | Studio Visit

Written by Angélique Chmielewski

Our love for Makoto Koizumi comes from a place of respect, a heavy admiration of his works that embody every aspect of what we consider good design. We’ve been communicating…

Explorations on Mount Takao | A Day Trip from Tokyo

Explorations on Mount Takao | A Day Trip from Tokyo

Written by The Team

We often get asked about lesser known activities to do in Japan. The list is never-ending, but we thought this trip to an unusual museum, Takao 599 Museum, in the…

Edge of Light | Works in White at Dia: Beacon

Written by The Team

On a cold day in late winter, we took the Metro North to one of our favorite museums Dia: Beacon, to see the exhibition of Robert Ryman’s work and honor…

Ten Perfect Pairings – A Neighborhood Gift Guide

Written by Angélique Chmielewski

For Valentine’s Day this year we created a gift guide pairing our items with items sold by some of our favorite downtown shops in New York. We’ve become friends with…

Hidden Details | Norio Tanno Tea Case

Written by Stevenson Aung

Whenever we get the rare delivery of wooden objects from Norio Tanno, we remember exactly why we go through great lengths to procure the finest handcrafted items we can get…

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