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Traditional Japanese woodworking is in a class all its own, considerably different than the woodworking of other cultures. The artistic nature of their carving and joinery reflects the nature of the culture it comes from. But much of the defining characteristics of Japanese woodworking and especially their intricate method of joinery is based upon practical necessity, not artistic expression.

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a sculpture made out of wooden blocks with a black bowl on the table in front of it

Traditional Japanese toys inspired this modular furniture by architects Kengo Kuma and Associates for the East Japan Project. Twelve wooden sticks slot together without glue to form the units, which combine to make shelving or tables. The six-sided units can be connected to one another from any edge. The Chidori Furniture is named after Chidori toys, which

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several different types of wood carving tools lined up in a row on top of a table

Woodworker Ōsaka Hiromichi is a man at the pinnacle of his craft, having been officially designated a Living National Treasure by the Japanese government. His pieces are imbued with a beguiling beauty of form and design that transcends time and place and charms everyone who encounters them.

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a close up of a wooden object on the floor

A beautiful piece of furniture can complete a room. It can be the final piece that makes a space come full circle, building a comfortable and cohesive haven, ra

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