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Monolier is a modern houseware shop based in Seattle, Washington. Specializing in Japanese and Scandinavian designed housewares.
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Visit product page →Designed by Masanori Oji and made by Futagami, Japan. Brass bottle openers with a presence. Easy-to-use, beautiful functional objects.WAKU" means "frame" in Japanese. It's a bottle opener with a simple frame shape. The outer surface is hairline-finished while it has a crude casting surface inside.Founded in 1897, FUTAGAMI has a long history of making brass artifacts used in the Buddhist traditions. Brass products gradually change their colour over the course of many years dues to oxidation. The longer they are used, the richer they become.
Country of Design: Japan
Designer: Masanori Oji
Material: Brass
Dimensions: 5.5"L -
Visit product page →Carrie LED lamp is not only beautiful but also highly functional: due to the rechargeable LED light, it can be used as a bedside lamp as well as a portable source of illumination for summer houses, picnics and evening walks on the beach. The dimmable, lantern-like lamp is perfect for creating a cosy atmosphere.
Country of Design: Denmark
Design Award: Best if Modern Design 2016 Designer: Norm Architects
Size: 5.3" D x 9.6" H
Material: Powder Coated Steel, Opal Glass -
Visit product page →This three-dimensional shaped multi-use plate is made by Tadahiro Baba, who is an ironware craftsman creating various motifs through his original viewpoint. Nambu ironware was originally developed about 900 years ago in Japan and was made more prominent by the Nambu clan, in Morioka City, in northern Japan, about 400 years ago. All of the required materials, including iron sand, river sand, clay, lacquer and charcoal were available locally. In their efforts to develop their area culturally and economically, they invited artisans from Kyoto - the capital of Japan at that time.
Country of Design: Japan
Designer: Tadahiro Baba Dimension: 5.25" x 4.5" x 1" Material: Cast Iron -
Visit product page →In celebration of the modern master of minimalistic form and design, Japan’s Riki Watanabe’s 1970’s Chiisana Tokei (small clock) design is reissued by the Lemnos clock label to commemorate Watanabe’s 100th birth anniversary. The personal size of the Lemnos Chiisana Tokei clock is stylishly simple and would be ideal as an office or living room.
Includes stand.
Country of Design: Japan
Designer: Riki Watanabe
Dimensions: 4.8"D x 2.8"W
Material: Pure Copper, ABS Resin, Glass -
Visit product page →This miniature size of the Kamado-san (rice cooker). Is great for condiments such as relish, onion, chili pepper, or spices.
Country of Design: Japan
Manufacture: Iga Mono
Dimensions: 3" x 2.5" Material: Ceramic -
Visit product page →Hasami Porcelain is a collection of pieces that strive to mix and match in function. Made to be stacked, their pieces are stored and carried easily. The materials are unique- made of a mixture of porcelain substance and clay, at a specific ratio that creates a texture that is firmer and sharper than earthenware, yet comfortable to the touch of the hands and lips. Each piece is kiln-fired without glaze, leaving the surface feeling similar to terracotta. Use the bowls and plates as is, or pair them together to form a handsome covered bowl. The larger pieces may also be used as serving trays/dishes or as fruit bowls.
Microwave and dishwasher safe.
Country of Design: Japan
Dimensions: 5 5/8"D x 2 7/8"H Material: Porcelain Substance and Clay -
Visit product page →GOLDA Hiba Sphere Soap is our morning combination of Coconut,Palm and Olive Oils to help you rise and shine. With hydrating and conditioning properties from Jojoba, Avocado, Lemongrass, and Aomori Hiba essential oil, only found in 300 year old Aomori Hiba trees from Aomori, Japan. Our soap has a unique citrusy, cider-like fragrance that is purifying, uplifting, and stimulating. Studies have shown the Hinokitiol, found only in Aomori Hiba Oil, to have anitmicrobial, germicidal, insect repellent, and deodorizing properties. These properties make Aomori Hiba Trees unique to other Hiba trees grown in other parts of the world.
Country of Design: USA Size: 4.4oz/126g
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Visit product page →Since early 17th century, Imari (Arita-yaki) porcelain has been shipped to the western world. Kihara, a locality trading company of the porcelain, is innovating traditional porcelain of 400 years to modern designs.
Country of Design: Japan
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: 4.25"D -
Visit product page →This Japanese wind chime bell rings light and crisp with every good breeze. Includes the requisite message sheet, a long and narrow piece of paper to write welcome messages and other good wishes you would like to be carried on the wind.
Country of Design: Japan Dimension: 3" x 3.5" Material: Cast Iron, Paper
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Visit product page →Nobuho Miya was born in Morioka, Japan in 1952, he’s a master forger of nambu tetsu, or traditional cast iron, and is the head of a third-generation “Kamasada” ironware workshop founded in the Meiji era. The completion of a Masters course in iron casting at the prestigious Tokyo National University of Fine Arts led him onto restoring and reproducing the ornamental tops of the posts of Konjiki-do, Chuson-ji Temple. His works have now been exhibited worldwide including in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 2003.
Country of Design: Japan
Designer: Nobuho Miya
Material: Cast Iron
Dimensions: 6 1/4" x 3/4" -
Visit product page →This compact calligraphy set comes in a wooden box, natural ink stone, ink, small brush of two connection subsided and convenient to carry.
Country of Design: Japan
Dimensions: 3" x 4 3/8" x 1" -
Visit product page →Nobuho was born in Morioka, Japan in 1952, he’s a master forger of nambu tetsu, or traditional cast iron, and is the head of a third-generation “Kamasada” ironware workshop founded in the Meiji era. The completion of a Masters course in iron casting at the prestigious Tokyo National University of Fine Arts led him onto restoring and reproducing the ornamental tops of the posts of Konjiki-do, Chuson-ji Temple. His works have now been exhibited worldwide including in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 2003.
Country of Design: Japan
Designer: Nobuho Miya
Material: Cast Iron, Wood
Dimensions: 7" H -
Visit product page →The sleek and minimalist design of the Stelton Napkin Holder is at home indoors or out. The convenient carrying handle makes it easy to carry from kitchen to table and the adjustable hold-down bar keeps the napkins firmly in place when using in/outdoors.
Country of Design: Denmark
Designer: Peter Holmblad Year of Design: 1998
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 7.5" x 7.5" -
Visit product page →This 100% solid Red Pine soap dish is made with with a slight slope to drain the water to the center and away from the soap,keeping the soap bar last longer.
Country of Design: Japan
Dimensions: 3.5"L x 3.5"W x 0.75"H
Material: Red Pine -
Visit product page →Established in 1961 in central Japan, Sugahara Glassworks produces handblown glass and exports in limited quantities. The simple shapes and vibrant colors of the vases are inspired by nature, and its diminutive size is a wonderful reminder that a well-designed object can be large or small.
Country of Design: Japan
Designer: Sugahara Glass
Material: Glass
Size: Riverstone: 1.57"H x 2"W -
Visit product page →Elegant and modern, with a crisp Scandinavian look that is a signature of Menu, it can be proudly displayed alongside houseplants rather than stored away after use. The drip-free design and comfortable-to-hold curved handle makes this watering can a delight to use.
Country of Design: Denmark Designer: Anderssen & Voli
Size: 7.1"W x 16.9"L x 8.5"H
Material: Stainless Steel
