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The Obi series came from the Japanese practice of honoring and caring for aging trees by buttressing limbs that require support with beautiful wooden structures. Their functional forms merge with nature to create a new whole.Obi’s central storage compartment is propped up by its own support structure and encircled by a belt — or ‘obi’ in Japanese, that reveals itself as a slim, hidden drawer. The versatile dressers are available in a range of sizes and traditional Japanese finishes, including a natural dye derived from Kyushu persimmons.
W 980 x D 535 x H 890 mm
About Zoe Mowat
Zoe Mowat established her eponymous studio in 2010 with a focus on thoughtful and material driven furniture and product design. Zoë’s approach is a sculptural and intuitive exploration of color, material, and form, that is counterbalanced by a desire to create functional objects that respond to our lived experience. Her work has been exhibited internationally and she has collaborated with brands and clients in North America, Europe, and Asia. Zoë currently teaches design at Parsons School of Design in New York.
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About Ariake
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.
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