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Ariake

Rikyu sjónvarpsskenkur / Sumi askur

699,900 kr

Ariake

Rikyu sjónvarpsskenkur / Sumi askur

699,900 kr

QUIET UTILITY — RIKYU TV UNIT / SUMI ASH

The Rikyu TV Unit 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 TV Unit brings the same philosophy to media storage. It is a piece of considered, undemonstrative utility: a low-profile form that keeps technology discreet while asserting a quiet, refined presence in the room. The Sumi ash version — ash treated with traditional Japanese Sumi charcoal finishing — adds tonal depth and drama, making it the most striking expression of the Rikyu TV unit.

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
  • Function: Low-profile TV unit with interior storage — designed to keep technology discreet
  • 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

  • TV unit in a Japandi, contemporary, or dark-toned living room
  • Low media console in a design-forward residential interior
  • Paired with the Rikyu sideboard in Sumi ash for a cohesive, integrated storage system
  • Combined with oak variants for a tonal, mixed-material interior
  • Media storage in hospitality environments where tonal depth and design integrity are both required

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.