Mori Kogei
A single piece of wood holds a unique grain and story. Mori Kogei maximizes that beauty with its 'Tsukiita' (veneer) technology, which slices wood as thin as paper. The techniques cultivated since its founding in 1953 breathe new life into traditional woodworking products. We elevate the warmth and memories of wood into products that color everyday life.
Tokushima has long been a center for woodworking, with many artisans, especially in the Ito district.
Growing up watching my grandfather and father work, and realizing the infinite possibilities of wood when I applied veneer to a speaker, this place has been a blessed environment for cultivating my craftsmanship spirit.
The woodworking industry has developed through specialization, and Mori Kogei has refined its veneer technology within this context. The ripple design on this tabletop is a unique technology that utilizes the continuous cross-section of wood. Through the Expo, I want to convey the charm of Tokushima's woodworking, which is born from specialization and the connections between artisans.
― Hiroyuki Mori, Third Generation, Mori Kougei