Ariake

WOVEN STRUCTURE — BRAID SOFA 3 SEAT / OAK

The Braid Sofa is designed by Norm Architects for the Japanese furniture brand Ariake. Its defining feature is a distinctive woven braid construction — a structural and aesthetic expression that references traditional Japanese craft while achieving a thoroughly contemporary form. The three-seat version is the full expression of the Braid family — a generous, statement sofa with a strong sculptural presence. The oak frame provides warmth and material depth, grounding the woven seat in natural tones that complement a wide range of interior palettes.

KEY FEATURES

• Designer: Norm Architects
• Construction: Distinctive woven braid structure — both structural and decorative
• Frame: Oak — warm, durable, and sustainably sourced
• Configuration: 3-seat — the full expression of the Braid family, also pairs with 1- and 2-seat versions
• Aesthetic: References traditional Japanese craft in a contemporary form
• Family: Part of the Braid Sofa collection (1, 2, and 3 seat)

SPECIFICATIONS

• Designer: Norm Architects
• Brand: Ariake
• Materials: Oak frame, woven braid seat and back
• Lead time: 4–13 weeks — please check stock availability

USE CASES

• Statement sofa in a Japandi or contemporary living room
• Modular seating — combine with 1- and 2-seat versions for a full configuration
• Primary seating in design-forward hospitality or residential interiors
• Anchor piece for open-plan living spaces requiring a strong focal point
• Paired with Sumi ash variants for a mixed-tone, curated interior

CARE & MAINTENANCE

• Wipe the oak frame with a soft, dry or lightly damp cloth
• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to preserve the wood and braid finish
• The woven braid can be lightly brushed to remove dust
• Do not use wet cloths or chemical cleaners on the braid
• Natural variation in wood grain and braid texture is characteristic of each piece

ABOUT THE BRAND

Ariake is a Japanese furniture brand rooted in the craft traditions of the Ariake region of Kyushu. The brand collaborates with international designers to create furniture that bridges Japanese material culture and contemporary European design sensibility. Each piece is made with deep respect for natural materials, traditional techniques, and the slow, considered process of making.

WOVEN STRUCTURE — BRAID SOFA 3 SEAT / SUMI ASH

The Braid Sofa is designed by Norm Architects for the Japanese furniture brand Ariake. Its defining feature is a distinctive woven braid construction — a structural and aesthetic expression that references traditional Japanese craft while achieving a thoroughly contemporary form. The three-seat version is the full expression of the Braid family — a generous, statement sofa with a strong sculptural presence. The Sumi ash frame — ash treated with traditional Japanese Sumi charcoal finishing — adds depth and tonal drama, making this the most striking configuration in the Braid collection.

KEY FEATURES

• Designer: Norm Architects
• Construction: Distinctive woven braid structure — both structural and decorative
• Frame: Sumi ash — ash treated with traditional Japanese Sumi charcoal finishing
• Configuration: 3-seat — the full expression of the Braid family, also pairs with 1- and 2-seat versions
• Aesthetic: References traditional Japanese craft in a contemporary form
• Family: Part of the Braid Sofa collection (1, 2, and 3 seat)

SPECIFICATIONS

• Designer: Norm Architects
• Brand: Ariake
• Materials: Sumi ash frame, woven braid seat and back
• Lead time: 4–13 weeks — please check stock availability

USE CASES

• Statement sofa in a Japandi or contemporary living room
• Modular seating — combine with 1- and 2-seat versions for a full configuration
• Primary seating in design-forward hospitality or residential interiors
• Anchor piece for open-plan living spaces requiring a strong, dark-toned focal point
• Paired with oak variants for a mixed-tone, curated interior

CARE & MAINTENANCE

• Wipe the Sumi ash frame with a soft, dry or lightly damp cloth
• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to preserve the Sumi finish and braid
• The woven braid can be lightly brushed to remove dust
• Do not use wet cloths or chemical cleaners on the braid
• Natural variation in the Sumi finishing and braid texture is characteristic of each piece

ABOUT THE BRAND

Ariake is a Japanese furniture brand rooted in the craft traditions of the Ariake region of Kyushu. The brand collaborates with international designers to create furniture that bridges Japanese material culture and contemporary European design sensibility. Each piece is made with deep respect for natural materials, traditional techniques, and the slow, considered process of making.

Cabine Mirror is designed by Inga Sempé and is both a full length mirror and a coat stand. The double mirrors reflecting in two directions increase the volume of the room in which it is put. In French, Cabine is the name of the place where one tries on clothes in a clothing store, and also the name of rooms in boats and trains. This piece of furniture is like a tiny house, behind it people can dress or undress, and organise one‘s clothes and belongings; outside it people can look at one‘s reflection. While this product is highly functional, it also reflects Japanese cultural values like the importance of keeping one‘s home tidy and presenting one‘s best to the world.

MATERIALS.

Oak (white), oak (natural), oak (smoke), Ash (Sumi), Ash (Indigo)

PAPER CORD OPTIONS.

Paper cord natural / Paper cord black

DESIGN: Anderssen & Voll for Ariake

MATERIALS:

Indigo Ash

DIMENSIONS:

W: 410 mm. / D: 466 mm. / H: 747 mm.

AFHENDINGARTÍMI:

4 - 13 vikur. Vinsamlegast athugið lagerstöðu.

DESIGN: Anderssen & Voll for Ariake

MATERIALS:

Sumi Ash.

DIMENSIONS:

W: 410 mm. / D: 466 mm. / H: 747 mm.

AFHENDINGARTÍMI:

4 - 13 vikur. Vinsamlegast athugið lagerstöðu.

JOINERY AS FORM — DOVETAIL STOOL / 3-LEG / CEDAR

The Dovetail Stool is designed by Staffan Holm for the Japanese furniture brand Ariake. Its name references the dovetail joint — one of the oldest and most revered techniques in woodworking, celebrated for its mechanical strength and the precision required to execute it. On the Dovetail Stool, this joint is not hidden but celebrated, becoming the defining visual element of the design. The 3-leg Cedar version brings a richer, warmer tone to the sculptural tripod form — cedar is a timber valued across craft traditions for its natural oils, durability, and gentle aromatic character, here expressed through the lighter, more open geometry of the 3-leg base.

KEY FEATURES

• Designer: Staffan Holm
• Joinery: Dovetail joint construction — a celebrated traditional woodworking technique, here used as a design element
• Configuration: 3-leg tripod base — sculptural, lightweight, and precise on any surface
• Material: Cedar — warm reddish tone, natural oils, and gentle aromatic character
• Versatility: Functions as a stool, side table, or sculptural object
• Family: Part of the Dovetail collection (3-leg and 4-leg; oak, Sumi ash, Hinoki, and Cedar)

SPECIFICATIONS

• Designer: Staffan Holm
• Brand: Ariake
• Materials: Cedar
• Lead time: 4–13 weeks — please check stock availability

USE CASES

• Occasional stool or seat in a warm-toned or nature-inspired interior
• Side table beside a sofa, armchair, or bed
• Sculptural accent object where warm grain and natural fragrance add character
• Paired with other Dovetail variants for a multi-material display
• Collector's piece in a design-forward residential or hospitality interior

CARE & MAINTENANCE

• Wipe with a soft, dry or lightly damp cloth
• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to preserve the cedar tone
• Do not use chemical cleaners or abrasive materials on the surface
• Natural variation in grain and colour is characteristic of each handcrafted cedar piece
• The natural fragrance of cedar will gradually mellow over time

ABOUT THE BRAND

Ariake is a Japanese furniture brand rooted in the craft traditions of the Ariake region of Kyushu. The brand collaborates with international designers to create furniture that bridges Japanese material culture and contemporary European design sensibility. Each piece is made with deep respect for natural materials, traditional techniques, and the slow, considered process of making.

JOINERY AS FORM — DOVETAIL STOOL / 3-LEG / HINOKI

The Dovetail Stool is designed by Staffan Holm for the Japanese furniture brand Ariake. Its name references the dovetail joint — one of the oldest and most revered techniques in woodworking, celebrated for its mechanical strength and the precision required to execute it. On the Dovetail Stool, this joint is not hidden but celebrated, becoming the defining visual element of the design. The 3-leg Hinoki version unites the sculptural economy of the tripod form with the rarity and sensory richness of Japanese cypress — pale golden in tone, fine-grained, and carrying a warm, resinous fragrance that is deeply associated with Japanese craft and ritual.

KEY FEATURES

• Designer: Staffan Holm
• Joinery: Dovetail joint construction — a celebrated traditional woodworking technique, here used as a design element
• Configuration: 3-leg tripod base — sculptural, lightweight, and precise on any surface
• Material: Hinoki (Japanese cypress) — pale golden tone, fine grain, and warm aromatic fragrance
• Versatility: Functions as a stool, side table, or sculptural object
• Family: Part of the Dovetail collection (3-leg and 4-leg; oak, Sumi ash, Hinoki, and Cedar)

SPECIFICATIONS

• Designer: Staffan Holm
• Brand: Ariake
• Materials: Hinoki (Japanese cypress)
• Lead time: 4–13 weeks — please check stock availability

USE CASES

• Occasional stool or seat in a Japandi or wabi-sabi interior
• Side table beside a sofa, armchair, or bed
• Sculptural accent object where material rarity and fragrance are part of the experience
• Paired with other Dovetail variants for a multi-material display
• Collector's piece in a design-forward residential or hospitality interior

CARE & MAINTENANCE

• Wipe with a soft, dry or lightly damp cloth
• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to preserve the pale Hinoki tone
• Do not use chemical cleaners or abrasive materials on the surface
• Natural variation in grain and tone is characteristic of each handcrafted Hinoki piece
• The natural fragrance of Hinoki will gradually mellow over time

ABOUT THE BRAND

Ariake is a Japanese furniture brand rooted in the craft traditions of the Ariake region of Kyushu. The brand collaborates with international designers to create furniture that bridges Japanese material culture and contemporary European design sensibility. Each piece is made with deep respect for natural materials, traditional techniques, and the slow, considered process of making.

JOINERY AS FORM — DOVETAIL STOOL / 3-LEG / SUMI ASH

The Dovetail Stool is designed by Staffan Holm for the Japanese furniture brand Ariake. Its name references the dovetail joint — one of the oldest and most revered techniques in woodworking, celebrated for its mechanical strength and the precision required to execute it. On the Dovetail Stool, this joint is not hidden but celebrated, becoming the defining visual element of the design. The 3-leg version in Sumi ash combines the sculptural lightness of the tripod form with the tonal depth of the Sumi charcoal finish — ash treated with traditional Japanese Sumi charcoal finishing — making it the most dramatically considered expression of the 3-leg Dovetail.

KEY FEATURES

• Designer: Staffan Holm
• Joinery: Dovetail joint construction — a celebrated traditional woodworking technique, here used as a design element
• Configuration: 3-leg tripod base — sculptural, lightweight, and precise on any surface
• Material: Sumi ash — ash treated with traditional Japanese Sumi charcoal finishing
• Versatility: Functions as a stool, side table, or sculptural object
• Family: Part of the Dovetail collection (3-leg and 4-leg; oak, Sumi ash, Hinoki, and Cedar)

SPECIFICATIONS

• Designer: Staffan Holm
• Brand: Ariake
• Materials: Sumi ash
• Lead time: 4–13 weeks — please check stock availability

USE CASES

• Occasional stool or seat in a Japandi, contemporary, or dark-toned interior
• Side table beside a sofa, armchair, or bed
• Sculptural accent object in an entrance, living room, or studio
• Paired with the oak variant for a tonal, mixed-material display
• Complementary piece in a design-forward residential or hospitality interior

CARE & MAINTENANCE

• Wipe with a soft, dry or lightly damp cloth
• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to preserve the Sumi finish
• Do not use chemical cleaners or abrasive materials on the surface
• Natural variation in the Sumi finishing is characteristic of each handcrafted piece

ABOUT THE BRAND

Ariake is a Japanese furniture brand rooted in the craft traditions of the Ariake region of Kyushu. The brand collaborates with international designers to create furniture that bridges Japanese material culture and contemporary European design sensibility. Each piece is made with deep respect for natural materials, traditional techniques, and the slow, considered process of making.