
Past meets present: A Japanese folding table with style
In 1974, at a time when Japan's economic boom was promoting a modern lifestyle and throwing many of the country's living traditions overboard, four young Japanese carpenters formed a collective in Japan. Their vision was to use solid wood in a sustainable way to create modern and durable objects for everyday use, which also had a connection to the history and culture of their own country. The Folding Table H33 is a prime example of this. It is a compact, metal-free wooden table made of chestnut wood that combines minimalist design with maximum functionality. It is a desk, a study table, a bedside table and a side table all in one. Its compact size makes it easy to transport and set up wherever it is needed.
Past meets present
The inspiration for this modern folding table comes from an elegant table in the dining room of the Nigatsudo Hall of the Todaiji Temple in Nara. The hall is famous for the over 1000-year-old Buddhist Otaimatsu and Omizutori ritual, which takes place every year between March 1st and March 14th and marks the end of winter in a spectacular way with fire and water. While retaining the original character of this traditional and timeless temple table, the Folding Table H33 embodies the spirit of modern Japanese craftsmanship.