Fine Accent Pieces

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Cherry & Walnut Keepsake Chest

Engineered as an exploration in larger-scale tabletop casework, this keepsake chest elevates everyday or sentimental storage into a highly structured heirloom. Roughly the size of a footwear box, the piece transitions away from Kumiko accents to focus entirely on striking wood species contrast and tactile, organic textures. The exterior balances warm cherry with a dark walnut lid lift and natural hemp twine handles, a theme that seamlessly carries into the interior. Designed for versatile organization, the chest utilizes specialized hardware to allow hands-free access to a completely customizable, multi-tiered tray system inside.

  • Dimensions & Form: Mid-sized tabletop keepsake or jewelry chest featuring an integrated dual-layer internal layout.
  • Primary Timber: Solid Cherry (Carcass, Lid, and Base), selected for its smooth grain and ability to develop a rich, warm patina over time.
  • Interior Architecture: Features an interconnected system of premium American Walnut trays, including one full-width lower tray and two half-width upper trays. Each tray is split with a center divider and finished with customizable, decorative patterned bases.
  • Case Joinery: Hand-cut proud dovetail joints, featuring a new, meticulously beveled profile that softens the edges and creates a striking three-dimensional shadow line.
  • Frame & Lid Construction: The top and bottom are built utilizing a traditional tongue-and-groove rail-and-stile architecture, featuring double solid-wood panels engineered to accommodate future Kumiko inlay variations.
  • Material Accents:
    • A contrasting dark walnut lid lift nested directly into the front panel.
    • Heavy-duty, intricately wound natural hemp twine handles on the exterior sides for a grounded, organic aesthetic.
    • Matching twine-wrapped handles on the internal walnut dividers to unify the interior and exterior design.
  • Finish: Naturally finished with clear shellac to enhance the depth of the cherry and walnut while preserving the raw tactile contrast of the wood and fiber elements.
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Sapele & Kumiko Tabletop Humidor

Conceived as the definitive companion piece to a premium spirits cabinet, this tabletop humidor extends the distinct aesthetic of traditional Japanese latticework into a specialized, climate-controlled vault. The design invites a visual journey, drawing the eye from the front-mounted brass hygrometer around to the shop’s signature hand-cut dovetails. The focal point is a unique “holding hands” Kumiko panel inlaid into the lid. This specific pattern offers a more open, transparent design, allowing the owner to proudly display their cigar collection without opening the vault, all while maintaining the rigorous, tight-tolerance friction fit inherent to the craft.

  • Dimensions & Form: Small-to-medium tabletop humidor designed for dedicated cigar storage and premium display. Holds between 35 – 50 cigars
  • Primary Timber: Solid Sapele (Exterior Box), chosen for its striking ribbon grain and sophisticated warmth.
  • Lid & Inlay: A transparent display lid featuring a hand-fit Basswood Kumiko panel in the more open “holding hands” pattern.
  • Case Joinery: Signature hand-cut dovetail joints, applied both for unyielding mechanical strength and stylistic continuity across the shop’s collections.
  • Internal Architecture: Lined seamlessly in pure Spanish cedar along the sides and bottom to naturally regulate moisture. The storage layout features exactly two small, removable top trays that are custom-drilled using a Forstner bit to ensure proper air circulation and ventilation throughout the box.
  • Hardware: A front-mounted bright brass hygrometer and premium quadrant-style brushed brass hinges, selected to develop a rich patina that complements the whiskey-and-cigar aesthetic.
  • Climate Control: Includes a dedicated humidifier to perfectly maintain internal conditions for long-term storage.
  • Finish: Sealed with a red-tinted shellac to dramatically deepen the Sapele’s natural iridescence and make the rich tones pop.
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Mitered Kumiko Keepsake & Accessory Box

The foundational gateway to the shop’s collection, this small-scale mitered box is designed to introduce the intricate beauty of traditional friction-fit Kumiko to a wider audience. Built with crisp lines and tight tolerances, this highly versatile piece serves as functional art for a variety of everyday settings. Optimized to hold tea selections in a kitchen, a fine watch or jewelry on a dresser, or business cards and confections on an office desk, it offers a stunning glimpse of the interior through a traditional Asa-no-ha (hemp leaf) basswood panel inlaid into a snug, lift-off lid.

  • Dimensions & Form: Compact, standard-profile accessory box with a manual lift-off display lid.
    • Standard Dimensions: 6″ x 4.5″ x 4″ H
    • Variant Formats: 6″ x 6″ and 4.5″ x 4.5″ (optimized for watch pillows or business cards)
  • Core Construction: Precise 45-degree mitered corners reinforced with structural corner splines, offering exceptional joint strength and a platform for striking, high-contrast wood pairings.
  • Lid Architecture: A snug-fitting, lift-off frame holding a hand-assembled Basswood Kumiko panel in the traditional Asa-no-ha geometry.
  • Material Tiers (Casework): Available in three distinct curated timber collections to match any space:
    • Tier 1 (Classic Domestic): White Oak, Red Oak, Maple, Cherry
    • Tier 2 (Premium Hardwoods): Walnut, Sapele, Mahogany
    • Tier 3 (Exotic Showcase): Zebrawood, Black Limba, Canarywood, Wenge, Purpleheart
  • Design Contrasts: Each box utilizes a contrasting premium wood species specifically selected for the base and corner splines (e.g., a rich Walnut carcass paired with a Spalted Maple base and splines).
  • Finish: Sealed with natural clear shellac to preserve the raw, authentic color contrast between the chosen casework timber and the crisp basswood inlay.
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