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Ariake

Rikyu skenkur / Eik

899,900 kr

Ariake

Rikyu skenkur / Eik

899,900 kr

QUIET UTILITY — RIKYU SIDEBOARD / OAK

The Rikyu Sideboard is designed by Gabriel Tan for the Japanese furniture brand Ariake. Named after the 16th-century Japanese tea master Sen no Rikyu — a figure who elevated simplicity and restraint to an art form — the Rikyu Sideboard embodies that same ethos. It is a piece defined by what it withholds: no ornamentation, no excess, only the precise and considered resolution of form, joinery, and material. The oak version brings warmth and natural grain to a design of exceptional quietude, making it equally at home in a living room, dining room, or entryway.

KEY FEATURES

  • Designer: Gabriel Tan
  • Construction: Precision-crafted solid oak with refined Japanese joinery
  • Material: Oak — warm, durable, and sustainably sourced
  • Storage: Generous interior storage with a clean, uninterrupted exterior
  • Aesthetic: Minimalist, restrained, and deeply considered — inspired by the Wabi-sabi philosophy of Sen no Rikyu
  • Family: Part of the Rikyu collection (sideboard and TV unit, oak and Sumi ash)

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Designer: Gabriel Tan
  • Brand: Ariake
  • Materials: Solid oak
  • Lead time: 4–13 weeks — please check stock availability

USE CASES

  • Sideboard in a Japandi or minimalist living or dining room
  • Entryway storage console with a refined, understated presence
  • Paired with the Rikyu TV unit for a cohesive, integrated storage system
  • Combined with Sumi ash variants for a tonal, curated interior
  • Anchor storage piece in design-forward residential or hospitality interiors

CARE & MAINTENANCE

  • Wipe with a soft, dry or lightly damp cloth
  • Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to preserve the wood finish
  • Do not use chemical cleaners or abrasive materials on the surface
  • Natural variation in wood grain is characteristic of each handcrafted piece
  • Treat periodically with a suitable wood oil or wax to maintain the finish

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.