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Ariake

Rikyu skenkur / Sumi askur

899,900 kr

Ariake

Rikyu skenkur / Sumi askur

899,900 kr

QUIET UTILITY — RIKYU SIDEBOARD / SUMI ASH

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 Sumi ash version — ash treated with traditional Japanese Sumi charcoal finishing — adds a layer of tonal drama and depth, making this the most striking expression of the Rikyu sideboard.

KEY FEATURES

  • Designer: Gabriel Tan
  • Construction: Precision-crafted Sumi ash with refined Japanese joinery
  • Material: Sumi ash — ash treated with traditional Japanese Sumi charcoal finishing
  • 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: Sumi ash
  • Lead time: 4–13 weeks — please check stock availability

USE CASES

  • Sideboard in a Japandi, contemporary, or dark-toned living or dining room
  • Entryway storage console with a dramatic, understated presence
  • Paired with the Rikyu TV unit in Sumi ash for a cohesive, integrated storage system
  • Combined with oak variants for a tonal, mixed-material 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 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.