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Ariake

Beam hliðarborð / Sumi askur

94,900 kr

Ariake

Beam hliðarborð / Sumi askur

94,900 kr

STRUCTURAL SIMPLICITY — BEAM SIDE TABLE / SUMI ASH

The Beam Side Table is designed by Staffan Holm for the Japanese furniture brand Ariake. Its name speaks directly to its form: a clean, beam-like structure that reduces the side table to its most essential geometry. There is no excess, no decoration — only the precise resolution of material and proportion. The Sumi ash version — ash treated with traditional Japanese Sumi charcoal finishing — adds tonal depth and a quietly dramatic presence to this architecturally considered piece.

KEY FEATURES

  • Designer: Staffan Holm
  • Construction: Precision-crafted Sumi ash with a structural, beam-driven form
  • Material: Sumi ash — ash treated with traditional Japanese Sumi charcoal finishing
  • Form: Minimal side table with a clean, architectural silhouette
  • Aesthetic: Structural minimalism with tonal depth — where form follows material logic
  • Family: Part of the Beam collection (oak and Sumi ash)

SPECIFICATIONS

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

USE CASES

  • Side table beside a sofa or armchair in a Japandi, contemporary, or dark-toned interior
  • Bedside table with a refined, architectural presence
  • Accent table in a reading corner or entryway
  • Paired with the Beam oak variant for a tonal, mixed-material vignette
  • Complementary piece alongside other Ariake furniture families in Sumi ash

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.