SHIZUKU / AXIS

＜SHIZUKU＞ Lacquer work is one of many craft techniques symbolic of Japan. Extending that exquisite texture to new heights, this idea was born of the desire to express the thinness of the lacquer itself, beautifully, through a single supple, strong surface.
Most lacquer ware takes on certain recognizable circular and multi-sided shapes due to limitations in both the shape and thickness of sculpted wood grain. Rid of such material, what would a creation made from solely lacquer look like? “Shizuku” is the culmination of a completely unprecedented idea—an all-new technique dreamed up by the lacquer workers of Mikawa Butsudan that creates a film the thickness of a drop of water.
The beautiful, complex three-dimensionally curved surface drawn by such an unfamiliar thinness stands in stunning contrast with its strongly grounded base. A drinking vessel, the likes of which are never before seen, is born. （Design by Yota Kakuda）
＜Axis＞ A slim, elegant chair made of well-matched parts machined from a solid metal rod. The supple, flowing form evokes a bold axis. Fleeting, yet ever-present, this piece will stand the test of time. （Design by Gaku Takasu）