HINODE Dressing Table

Monica Förster, a distinguished figure in Scandinavian design, is celebrated for her innovative creations that blend pure form with cutting-edge materials and technology. She founded the Stockholm-based Monica Förster Design Studio, collaborating globally with renowned brands such as Alessi, Poltrona Frau, and Georg Jensen. Förster's designs are featured in prestigious museums worldwide, including MoMA in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, as well as in the permanent collections of the National Museum in Sweden and the Nasjonalmuseet in Norway.

Ariake

Founded by the Legnatec and Hirata Chair workshops in the furniture-making town of Morodomi, Saga, Ariake takes its name from the nearby Ariake Sea - and from the Japanese word for daybreak. The brand pairs Japanese craftsmanship with leading international designers including Gabriel Tan, Keiji Ashizawa, Norm Architects and Anderssen & Voll.

The result is a collection that balances handwork with precise machining, made from oak, ash, hinoki and cedar with signature finishes like sumi and indigo - from dining chairs and benches to desks, shelving and cabinetry. Explore the Ariake collection at APATO, Australia's home of authentic Japanese designer furniture, and enquire for finishes, lead times and trade pricing.