little book shelf
A unique, hand made shelf in solid timber with twig details at each end. This charming piece could be described as a little bookshelf or a shelf for little books- either way it would be a lovely addition to a home that appreciates a natural and creative aesthetic. Use it to hold small note books or sketchbooks on a desk top, or give a thoughtful gift to an avid reader or someone with a new baby.
material : wood
measurements :
length : 40cm
width : 15.5cm
shelf width : 12cm
made in Japan by Wooden chair JUN
Fujimoto was born in Tottori Prefecture, Misasa Town in 1964.
He studied art at the Nara University of Education. While a student, he became interested in woodworking. Completely unrelated to his art studies, he put his effort into making things: wooden speakers, a ping pong table, a portable cart, a skateboard, and so on. After working at a chair prototype company, furniture became his life work.
In 1998, while living in Nara City, Nara Prefecture (Tawara region), he began working as a carpenter. In 2013, he returned to his hometown of Misasa. There, he opened a workshop and started making wooden furniture again. The return home made him reflect on the idea of furniture as tools for daily living. With that thought, he began making simple, practical chairs and tables with conifer wood.