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Design by:Keiji Takeuchi
Brand:
Yamagiwa
Rooted in “magewappa,” a traditional woodcraft from Odate, Akita Prefecture, Japan, this piece highlights the natural character of Akita cedar and its distinctive grain. Magewappa is officially designated as a traditional craft of Japan. It takes shape through techniques passed down over generations, where material and craftsmanship are closely intertwined.
The warmth of the cedar, shaped through this heritage, gives the piece a gentle and enduring presence in space. As a lighting object, it is designed not only for moments when it is illuminated, but also for the time it exists unlit. Rather than asserting itself, it quietly integrates into its surroundings, creating a soft atmosphere through the contrast of light and shadow.
The cedar deepens in tone and character over time, allowing the piece to age gracefully with use.
W270 x D240 x H600mm
About Keiji Takeuchi
Born in Fukuoka, Japan in 1977, Milan-based Keiji Takeuchi spent most of his youth in New Zealand where he graduated with a bachelor in product design. In 1999 during his study he also moved to Paris for his scholar study at ENSCI / Les Ateliers. After spending 7 years at his office in Tokyo, Takeuchi moved to Milan and set up Fukasawa’s European satellite office. Today Takeuchi is collaborating with various international brands such as Boffi, De Padova, Living Divani, Geiger / Hermanmiller, Ligne Roset, Cruso, Fredericia, Ichendorf, Jaxon Koen/Lixil, e'interiors and others.
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About Yamagiwa
Yamagiwa
Founded in 1923, Yamagiwa is one of Japan's leading lighting manufacturers, uniting Japanese precision with the vision of acclaimed designers and architects from around the world. Under its philosophy The Art of Lighting, the brand has spent a century shaping beautiful living environments through light.
Its collection ranges from Frank Lloyd Wright's authentic TALIESIN reissues to Toyo Ito's ethereal MAYUHANA series - sculptural floor, table, pendant and wall fixtures that are as compelling unlit as they are aglow. Explore Yamagiwa lighting at APATO, Australia's home of authentic Japanese design, and enquire for finishes, lead times and trade pricing.
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