IFUJI is a small studio of furniture producing unique and essential hand-made pieces. Owner Masashi Ifuji is a Japanese craft artist based in Nagano Prefecture. He specializes in exquisitely crafted, simple and functional wooden objects such as his famous Oval Boxes. He discovered Shaker objects when he was 15, making this as an experience that lead him to become a wood worker. His signature pieces are made with traditional Japanese techniques such as sawmilling and plant-dyeing. Natural materials including glass-based paint and vegetable oil are essential to create functional shapes and an earthy appearance. Plywood is cut to the thickness of 2mm, then soaked in hot water and dried for two days in a rounded shape. The pointed belt is made of natural dyes and meticulously cut. All this is handcrafted by Masahi Ifuji himself. All IFUJI's products are made by hand in the studio with finest materials and maximum care.
