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Ariake

Dovetail kollur 4 fætur / Sumi askur

98,900 kr

Ariake

Dovetail kollur 4 fætur / Sumi askur

98,900 kr

JOINERY AS FORM — DOVETAIL STOOL / 4-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 4-leg version in Sumi ash — ash treated with traditional Japanese Sumi charcoal finishing — combines structural clarity with tonal depth, making it the most dramatically considered expression of the piece.

KEY FEATURES

  • Designer: Staffan Holm
  • Joinery: Dovetail joint construction — a celebrated traditional woodworking technique, here used as a design element
  • Configuration: 4-leg base for maximum stability
  • 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.