sideboard HASHIRAMA was released in 2015 and has become AREA’s representative cabinet. This new work, Roubaizu which is created by Fujiyoshi Brother‘s, depicts the ethereal world that separates life and death.
AREA’s original mirror has been popular since we began its production. Though a work of art in itself, this mirror is yours to make uniquely your own by selecting its grid size and layout.
The beauty of neatly arranging identical frames. Originally developed for a catwalk in a certain restaurant.
Headboard with colors extracted from the Japanese color theme. Fixed beautifully with the layout and bookshelf, this finish is only possible because it is a custom-made order.
These series of lights are designed with the motif of a Japanese spinning toy. The light is created by skilled craftsmen of Japanese Traditional Lighting named “Chouchin”and craftsmen of Japanese traditoinal spinning toy. We could definitely say this is the true form of Japanese Chouchin.
sideboard HASHIRAMA Fujin・Raijin
This new cabinet in charcoal, specially created for our Paris store, features a“HASHIRAMA” door design, which is popular in Japan. The pictured wind god/thunder god is a Japanese god that helps the good and punishes the bad. The image represents an appeal to become someone who benefits the world.
The exquisite stone is arranged on a finely crafted sideboard. The top surface of the board is designed to resemble a simple garden, representing the philosophy of Zen. This fusion of Japanese architecture and cabinetwork represents the identity of AREA’s sideboard.
Box-type furniture crafted by plaster craftsmen, employing traditional storehouse building techniques. What will you store in this cabinet?
Carefully handcrafted by skillful artisans with minimalist style. This is the console table that fits in any space.
While watching the snow falling in the garden from inside a warm room, instead of opening the shoji door, one might gently slide it aside to create a narrow gap to appreciate the view. This refined aesthetic sensibility is translated into the design of the display cabinet.
This living room sideboard is modeled after the architecture of Japanese castles. And like some Japanese castles, this piece employs balloon framing, making use of thick pillars instead of typical six-sided boxes. It captures the unique and dignified presence of towering Japanese architecture.
This work too was created exclusively for the Paris store. Its appearance, like an interwoven building, is grand in style, and has a surprisingly delicate balance. Despite being an item of furniture, it also works as an objet d’art.
Sleek cubic design. The gradation from iron blue to vermilion peeking through the cracks. The beauty of decay is expressed in a new piece of furniture.
“Matsutakazu” painted by a Japanese painter. AREA has a unique method of incorporating artistic works into the space, extending beyond the realm of furniture.
Japanese paintings on fusuma, traditional Japanese architectural fittings crafted by skillful artisans.
This design essence is often used in Zen temples. The pair of iron legs supporting the wood slab represents the harmony between nature and humanity.
A table made from large trees that have lived, staring at the world, far longer than any person alive. The lines of grain that have endured so many long years of wind and snow are dramatic, and almost defy human understanding. The legs made of rectangular boards and thick round rods further this world view.
The six spokes of this table are fixedly connected by two circles in different sizes. The design, which gives an impression of lightness despite the use of heavy materials, could harmonize in a variety of spaces.
Rugged iron and wooden spindle. In such a wild form, we infused a touch of elegance. This will provide a quiet impact in a space that is both minimal and luxurious.
Among walnut lumber, the rare Claro Walnut stands out with its distinctive grain. This 70mm thick coffee table allows you to appreciate the sheer weight and unique form of a single tree; each piece is one-of-a-kind, with no two alike.
A coffee table with a beautiful geometrical design of plum blossoms in late winter, demonstrating the abundance of life.
Yukimi is a grid-patterned, sliding paper door system that appears to capture light from outside. An impassioned undertaking that casts the essence of Japanese design onto a wall.
A versatile cabinet with a square grid structure that allows for various combinations. A popular wall storage unit from AREA.
The neatly arranged vertical latticework gives the space a sense of intrepidity and cleanliness.
Byobu, a partition to easily divide a room. The artwork on this Byobu depicts the world we live in and the world after death, along with the subtle and profound world that lies between the two. When you gaze into this world even briefly, questions arise―Who am I? What is the true meaning of life? These are the thoughts that come to mind.
A stand light with a beautiful outline composed of straight and curved lines. Available in four colors, and it can be used in both of Japanese and Western styles.
Natural and Artificial objects. A minimalist form composed of contrasting materials. A beautiful fusion of design and function is born.
This flower vase was designed based on a story that a monk found a flower blooming in the broken stone on a mountain path.
This is an AREA original mattress, produced in collaboration with famed high-end mattress manufacturer Nihon Bed. Special consideration is taken on the square frame structure, the number of ventilators, and more.
You may customize it by your own preference. This desk would enhance your motivation in a variety of ways.
The concept is that, once upon a time, a Spanish traveler who arrived on an island in the Far East had a desk built by a craftsman from the country.
This is AREA’s most popular chair; its sculptural concepts, introduced in the Ming Dynasty, flourished in Scandinavia. Infused with the essence of Japanese culture, it reached an entirely new frontier, expressing a strength of will never seen before.
We redesigned the classic cow-horn chair for a modern look. Each horn section is meticulously hand-carved, ensuring their usability for a lifetime.
Just as comfortable as dining chair A-5, this long-awaited A-5 high chair with its beautiful standing posture provides the best coziness.
A modular sofa from Asia, born from the culture of the seating and relaxing near the garden("En"). The three-level seating area, including the floor, makes us realize the infinite possibilities of space.
Six legs in Black & Gold. Despite its delicate appearance, it boasts strong rigidity and complements mid-century modern spaces well.
A personal sofa in the shape of a cockpit. Enjoy the gorgeous comfort of your seat while using a computer on your desk, and you have your own minimalistic space.
A low table constructed by roughly splitting primitive stones and wood. It is inspired by the stage used for rituals in distant exotic lands.
A chair with a modern design that does not accord to trends. The chair envelops the upper half of the body, and provides extreme comfort.
Our brand’s first stacking stool. Use it as a side chair or an ottoman. The narrow, elongated shape makes it a convenient addition to living rooms and home entrances.
The gently bent beechwood produces a spring, making the frame and seat of this chair responsive to weight adjustments made upon it. It warmly envelops you from spine to seat, making your long stay comfortable. The ergonomic armrests, like three-dimensional leaf shapes, increase the appeal of this chair.
The solid wood lounge chair is constructed with orthogonal round bars, providing a unique and comfortable seating experience.
A meditation chair, cherished by the virtuous monk during his retreat in the “Silver Mountain,” a place of blowholes. Those embarking on a journey for deeper meditation should sit in this chair.
A new type of chair that can be used in the dining room while maintaining the comfort of a lounge chair
Careful handwork can be seen in the ridges and shadows. The way this chair stimulates our five senses provides us a new way to rest.
A graceful spherical form, meticulously finished with genuine leather, bears the name “KABUTO,” inspired by the face mask of a samurai.
Straight lines for curves. The “Chair A-30” is AREA’s 30th creation, continuing the legacy of the first-generation A-1. Its bold and fearless appearance truly embodies “THE CHAIR” of AREA.
A large, square, multipurpose sideboard. The horned corners, brass hardware, and wood grain shaped like arrow fletching create a definitive look. While we have three standard setups, customization would allow these pieces to be used as curio cabinets or wardrobes.
This piece comes to us from the POLIS aqua series and the Greek antiquities serving as inspiration. An artistic clash of cultures can be seen in the simple silhouette and intricate curves.
You may customize it by your own preference. This desk would enhance your motivation in a variety of ways.
