Kaga Plates & Bowl

Steve Oh holds a BS in Product Design from Art Center College of Design. He was selected as one of the emerging American Designers in America Made Me at designjunction during London Design Festival 2012. From 2013 until 2016, Steve collaborated with nendo in Tokyo, leading a wide variety of projects for clients such as Kartell, Fritz Hansen, and Flos. Currently, Steve is the design lead for a team at Google ATAP.

The tableware is made using kijibiki woodturning and lacquerware techniques in Yamanaka Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture. To highlight the original beauty of the tree and ensure the durability of the ware, craftspeople opt to saw tategi-dori following the direction of the wood grain.

Zelkova wood and finished with Urushi lacquer & Polyurethane

• Wooden wares may expand or shrink with change in temperature and humidity.
• Please keep wooden wares away from heat sources such as radiators and fireplaces.
• Avoid the use of microwave ovens.
• Direct exposure to sunlight may alter the original color of urushi lacquered wooden ware.
• We recommend hand-washing with lukewarm water, as machine washing and harsh soaps may damage the integrity of the product.
• Avoid soaking the wooden wares in water for long periods of time as it may cause distortion.
• After washing, dry completely before storing in a well-ventilated location.

• Plate S: H2 cm; ⌀16 cm (H0.8”;  ⌀6.3”)
• Plate M: H2 cm;  ⌀21 cm (H0.8”;  ⌀8.3”)
• Plate L: H3 cm; ⌀27 cm (H1”;  ⌀10.5”)
• Bowl S: H5 cm; ⌀16 cm (H2”;  ⌀6.3”)