atik model a to e
$530.00
Description:
atik is furniture and graphic design considered as one.
Each piece is built from offcuts of Mizunara oak sourced from Hokkaido, Japan. A wood prized for its rarity and grain, these remnants would typically be discarded, yet designer Taku Shinomoto saw in them the starting point for something considered and precise. Laminated into 25mm boards and stacked into 75mm units, the material is governed by a strict structural logic: repetition, joinery, constraint.
Within that system, form emerges. Knots, dark spots, and natural fissures are not imperfections to be hidden but details to be read, each one evidence of the wood’s origin and character. Minimal joinery holds the components together, allowing the geometry to speak without interference.
Then the system extends beyond the object itself. Rather than conventional model names, each design is assigned a letter that follows the same 75mm grid used to build it, tracing the geometry of the form into a typographic identity. Object and graphic share the same underlying structure.
That governing logic extends to each piece’s identity. Rather than conventional names, every model is assigned a letter of the alphabet, its letterform derived from the same 75mm grid used to build it. Object and graphic share one structure. The full series is planned across all 26 letters, with “a” through “e” introduced here.
Solid and hefty by construction, the atik styles function equally as seating, side tables, or plant stands. But the deeper ambition is form as a subject of study, where architectural thinking, material honesty, and graphic identity are resolved into a single coherent whole.
Measurements:
Model #A: 12 in W x 18 in H
Model #B: 12 in W x 17 5/8 in H
Model #C: 11 6/8 in W x 17 3/4 in H x 8 3/4 in D
Model #D: 14 3/4 in W x 17 6/8 in H x 6 in D
Model #E: 9 in W x 17 6/8 in H
Variation:
Variation in wood grains and patterns will be present from piece to piece.
History:
Takuhiro Shinomoto, has traversed borders and cultures, and brought modernity to traditional Japanese ceramicware for a worldwide audience. Originally hailing from Tokyo, Japan, Shinomoto ventured to the United States in 2003, where he currently resides in the vibrant neighborhood of Venice Beach, California. During his time in Tokyo, he honed his skills as a furniture designer at the esteemed Japanese design company, Idee. Drawing inspiration from his diverse experiences, Shinomoto has designed HASAMI PORCELAIN, but has also designed the remarkable brass line known as S/N. Moreover, he serves as the creative director behind the captivating incense and essential oil line, Elemense, and various other products in Japan. Continuing to push the boundaries of design, Takuhiro remains active in the world of furniture, creating stunning pieces such as couches, side tables, bookcases, and dining table sets in the heart of Los Angeles while also curating the charming 'Tortoise General Store' in Mar Vista, California, offering a haven of thoughtfully crafted items.
atik is furniture and graphic design considered as one.
Each piece is built from offcuts of Mizunara oak sourced from Hokkaido, Japan. A wood prized for its rarity and grain, these remnants would typically be discarded, yet designer Taku Shinomoto saw in them the starting point for something considered and precise. Laminated into 25mm boards and stacked into 75mm units, the material is governed by a strict structural logic: repetition, joinery, constraint.
Within that system, form emerges. Knots, dark spots, and natural fissures are not imperfections to be hidden but details to be read, each one evidence of the wood’s origin and character. Minimal joinery holds the components together, allowing the geometry to speak without interference.
Then the system extends beyond the object itself. Rather than conventional model names, each design is assigned a letter that follows the same 75mm grid used to build it, tracing the geometry of the form into a typographic identity. Object and graphic share the same underlying structure.
That governing logic extends to each piece’s identity. Rather than conventional names, every model is assigned a letter of the alphabet, its letterform derived from the same 75mm grid used to build it. Object and graphic share one structure. The full series is planned across all 26 letters, with “a” through “e” introduced here.
Solid and hefty by construction, the atik styles function equally as seating, side tables, or plant stands. But the deeper ambition is form as a subject of study, where architectural thinking, material honesty, and graphic identity are resolved into a single coherent whole.
Measurements:
Model #A: 12 in W x 18 in H
Model #B: 12 in W x 17 5/8 in H
Model #C: 11 6/8 in W x 17 3/4 in H x 8 3/4 in D
Model #D: 14 3/4 in W x 17 6/8 in H x 6 in D
Model #E: 9 in W x 17 6/8 in H
Variation:
Variation in wood grains and patterns will be present from piece to piece.
History:
Takuhiro Shinomoto, has traversed borders and cultures, and brought modernity to traditional Japanese ceramicware for a worldwide audience. Originally hailing from Tokyo, Japan, Shinomoto ventured to the United States in 2003, where he currently resides in the vibrant neighborhood of Venice Beach, California. During his time in Tokyo, he honed his skills as a furniture designer at the esteemed Japanese design company, Idee. Drawing inspiration from his diverse experiences, Shinomoto has designed HASAMI PORCELAIN, but has also designed the remarkable brass line known as S/N. Moreover, he serves as the creative director behind the captivating incense and essential oil line, Elemense, and various other products in Japan. Continuing to push the boundaries of design, Takuhiro remains active in the world of furniture, creating stunning pieces such as couches, side tables, bookcases, and dining table sets in the heart of Los Angeles while also curating the charming 'Tortoise General Store' in Mar Vista, California, offering a haven of thoughtfully crafted items.
Materials:
Japanese Oak Wood/Oil Finish/Natural Black
Care Instructions:
Dust with cloth
Japanese Oak Wood/Oil Finish/Natural Black
Care Instructions:
Dust with cloth
Furniture is final sale.