Japanese tansu chests are testaments to a fascinating era. These unique pieces add a touch of retro charm, durability and distinctiveness to modern homes.
Sato Magazine
Stories around Sato. A look back at the company's more than 25-year history.
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Tansu: Furniture with HistoryRead more -
Tana: A Japanese shelf for your homeRead moreJapanese architecture is renowned for its functionality and aesthetics. One element that perfectly embodies these principles is the traditional Japanese wooden shelf.
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Funadansu: Antique Japanese SafesRead moreFunadansu are magnificently decorated antique Japanese safes from the Edo period. They represent the heyday of one of the most important shipping routes of the era.
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Antique Japanese Folding Screen for Your HomeRead moreAntique Japanese folding screens combine art and functionality. In living areas, they serve as stylish room dividers, decorative art objects and impressive backdrops.
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The All-Purpose Folding Table and Stool from JapanRead moreA folding table and a matching folding stool: a duo for more flexibility in the living area.
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Shizuko Yoshikawa Objects and Everyday Items from JapanRead moreAn exhibition of Japanese artworks and everyday objects that surrounded the renowned graphic designer Shizuko Yoshikawa.
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The Art of the CircleRead moreSanae Sakamoto has devoted her life to Japanese calligraphy – and to a motif that is at once utterly simple and impossible to resolve: the circle.
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A Life's Work in Ink – The Sanae Sakamoto Exhibition at SatoRead moreFrom September 2025 to March 2026, Sato hosted a comprehensive solo exhibition by the Japanese artist Sanae Sakamoto. A look back.
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The Philosophy of ConnectionRead moreA Japanese design house transforms industrial waste into elegant lounge furniture – demonstrating how sustainable design is shaping the future of living.
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Duvet Covers with Japanese Patterns from the Sato StudioRead moreIn our in-house Sato sewing studio, we create duvet covers that are more than just bedding – they are a tribute to craftsmanship.
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Silent Moments in Snow: Christmas Cards at SatoRead morePoetic winter scenes as holiday greetings: Discover handpicked greeting cards from Japan at Sato.
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Eclettica: The Art of Elegant TransformationRead moreWith a single motion, transform from armchair to chaise longue to a bed: Eclettica blends Japanese minimalism with European craftsmanship.
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Tatami, Bench or Floor – the Folding Seat That AdaptsRead moreCompact, understated and more versatile than it looks – the Folding Seat brings the spirit of the Japanese zaisu into the European home.
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Tenshi Sofa: A Classic ReimaginedRead moreFor 3 decades, the Tenshi has been one of Sato's best-selling pieces of furniture. Now the iconic bed becomes a fully functional sofa.
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Treasures in the BasementRead moreIn the basement of Sato at Ausstellungsstrasse 39 lies the Fundgrube — a treasure trove of furniture, textiles and accessories at reduced prices, just waiting to be discovered.
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Made to Order: The Sato Sewing AtelierRead moreAt Sato, textiles are still made by hand and on site — to measure, to choice, to need. The in-house sewing atelier is a quiet countermovement to the logic of mass production.
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Shoji: Japan's Room Dividers, Made PoeticRead moreShoji are Japan's traditional room dividers. A manufactory in Japan has reimagined them as poetic works of art for everyday life.
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Tenshi Liege: The Essential DaybedRead moreTwo modules, one futon and one neck pillow: a daybed and a bed in one. Made in Switzerland.