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Teak Round Coaster / 13.5cm x 19cm / urethane oil finish

Atsushi Honda uses a variety of dead-stock material and reclaimed wood, to shape his simple, textured cutting boards and utensils. The aged woods, often exposed to the elements, have developed a unique character over many years. Furthermore, by intentionally leaving the saw marks from the milling process, each piece features a distinctive texture and a warm, rustic charm. The upper side of most pieces have a naturally textured surface, while the back has been smoothly sanded.

Kobo Isado (Atsushi Honda)
Born in 1968. After working in various roles including the advertising department at Parco, a vocational training school, and a woodworking studio, he established a woodworking workshop, "Kobo Isado," in 2003.

"I create a variety of works, without distinguishing between new and reclaimed wood. Grain, color, hardness, thickness, scent, scratches... Every…    >> More