Isamu Noguchi Akari Lights

Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) was one of the twentieth century’s most important and critically acclaimed sculptors. Through a lifetime of artistic experimentation, he created sculptures, gardens, furniture and lighting designs, ceramics, architecture, and set designs. His work, at once subtle and bold, traditional and modern, set a new standard for the reintegration of the arts.

In 1951 Isamu Noguchi visited the town of Gifu, Japan, known for its manufacture of lanterns and umbrellas from mulberry bark paper and bamboo. Noguchi designed the first of his lamps that would be produced by the traditional Gifu methods of construction. He called these works Akari, a term meaning light as illumination, but also implying the idea of weightlessness.

Each Akari is handcrafted beginning with the making of washi paper from the inner bark of the mulberry tree. Bamboo ribbing is stretched across sculptural molded wood forms. The washi paper is cut into strips and glued onto both sides of the framework. Once the glue has dried and the shape is set, the internal wooden form is disassembled and removed. The outcome is a resilient paper form, which can be collapsed and packed flat for shipping.

Martino Gamper

Martino Gamper (b. 1971, Merano, Italy) lives and works in London. Starting as an apprentice with a furniture maker in Merano, Gamper went on to study sculpture under Michelangelo Pistoletto at the Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna. He completed a Masters in 2000 from the Royal College of Art, London, where he studied under Ron Arad.

Working across design and art venues, Martino Gamper engages in a variety of projects from exhibition design, interior design, one-off commissions and the design of mass-produced products for the cutting edge of the international furniture industry.

The Arnold Circus Stool was designed by Martino Gamper as part of a regeneration project in 2006. It is the official seating for Arnold Circus events situated in the heart of Shoreditch, East London. Built on the rubble of the old slums, it is part of the Boundary Estate, London’s first council housing project.

Toyo-Sasaki Glass

TSG (Toyo-Sasaki Glass) was created in 2002 following the merger between the Houseware Division of Toyo Glass (1878) and Sasaki Glass (1902) two of Japan's oldest and largest glassware manufacturing companies.

HS series made its debut as Japan's first commercialized glass-rim toughened glassware brand in 1967. The safety, quality, and value it provides have made HS the top brand in the hospitality and foodservice industries. Classic and timeless glassware to stand the test of time.

Asano Paper Moon Collection

Handmade in the Gifu prefecture of Japan for 90 years, this collection of rice paper table lighting designed by Shigeru Uchida in 1990, speak softly with their halcyon shape and warm diffusion. Asano delicately handcrafts each lamp using high grade Washi paper and a spiral rib of bamboo. The process involves wrapping the bamboo around wooden forms and then glueing and applying each panel separately until the entire surface has been papered.

Sumitani Saburo Shoten

Tadahiro Baba is a leading designer of Nambu Tekki (cast iron) products. The craft is more than 900 years old and was first conceived in the Northern Japanese city of Morioka. Baba’s designs are characterized by fluid shaping with a distinctive modern edge and expressive character. He creates tools for daily use, with high regard for the source materials he works with - iron sand, river clay, charcoal and lacquer.

Mashiko Ware Japan

It has been more than 150 years since the first Rihei Tsukamoto founded the Tsukamoto kiln here in Mashiko Fukada. We will create the future of Mashiko ware so that we can disseminate the culture and charm of Mashiko ware to the world and pass it on to the next generation in a better way. We value tradition and enterprising spirit, and will research and provide attractive Mashiko ware so that customers in Japan and overseas can enjoy Mashiko ware. We will continue to be humble and aim to be a company that grows for 200 to 300 years while walking with our customers and local residents. We look forward to your continued guidance and encouragement in the future.

NychairX

The NychairX was born in 1970. It has been sold in various countries for over 40 years since it was first created by Japanese designer Takeshi Nii.With a concept rooted in Japanese-style living environments, this chair boasts a simple, beautiful and functional design that makes it suitable for any location.

The NychairX is praised and loved the world over for its Japan-made quality and comfort.

Vitra

Vitra is a Swiss family-owned furniture company with headquarters in Birsfelden, Switzerland. It is the manufacturer of the works of many furniture designers. Vitra is also known for the works of notable architects that make up its premises in Weil am Rhein, Germany, in particular the Vitra Design Museum.

Comme Des Garcons

CDG Classic Wallet Line.

Comme des Garçons is a Japanese label founded by Rei Kawakubo in 1973. Known for her avant-garde designs, radical use of proportion and multitude of references, the CDG sub label of wallets and other leather accessories has become world renown for its signature mix of minimalist design, traditional high quality craftsmanship.