2022 – present
Tatami Coffee Table
Furniture · Self-initiated Concept
A modular low table for shared and private spaces, designed with traditional Japanese craftsmanship, adaptable use and contemporary interiors in mind.
Project Information
Client: Self-initiated project
Role: Lead Product Designer
Scope: Research, concept, CMF, CAD and prototyping
Time & Place: 2022, Tokyo, Japan
A room that changes with use
The starting point was the compact 4.5-tatami room: a space shaped by proportion, modularity and the ability to support different activities throughout the day.
Table, display and place to rest
The table is organised as a timber frame with a modular upper surface. Inserts can be rearranged or replaced with cushions, allowing the object to shift between coffee table, display surface and low ottoman.
A removable tray can be positioned on top for tea, books and small objects, or below to create a place for a vertical arrangement such as flowers.
Joinery as structure and language
Traditional joinery principles inform the visual character and the construction logic. The leg structure, inner frame, outer frame and tatami-based modules are designed as a coherent system.
The repeated grid allows the table to be reconfigured while retaining a calm, precise silhouette.