Stories from the Studio

Wabi Sabi

Wabi Sabi

There are no words in English that either of the two Japanese words; wabi and sabi, translate to exactly ...

Wabi Sabi

There are no words in English that either of the two Japanese words; wabi and sabi, translate to exactly ...

Recent Build: Architects' Table

Recent Build: Architects' Table

A local architecture studio contacted us to help them add some warmth to their new office. The live edge slab came from a coastal tree, no more than a few...

Recent Build: Architects' Table

A local architecture studio contacted us to help them add some warmth to their new office. The live edge slab came from a coastal tree, no more than a few...

Study the Trees: Koa Reforestation

Study the Trees: Koa Reforestation

Resting on the stumps of the grove where their outer layers were harvested, these bodysurf handplanes are a small tribute to the hard work public and private operations are taking...

Study the Trees: Koa Reforestation

Resting on the stumps of the grove where their outer layers were harvested, these bodysurf handplanes are a small tribute to the hard work public and private operations are taking...

Designs That Didn't Get Made

Designs That Didn't Get Made

It comes with the territory! We are constantly designing, for clients and for fun. This December we wanted to step back and take a look at a few of our...

Designs That Didn't Get Made

It comes with the territory! We are constantly designing, for clients and for fun. This December we wanted to step back and take a look at a few of our...

The Making of: JOHI's Tree Trivets

The Making of: JOHI's Tree Trivets

This mixed use dining accessory is part potholder, part serving board. It is protective for your tables & countertops when serving hot dishes, then continues to dress a space. Prefer...

The Making of: JOHI's Tree Trivets

This mixed use dining accessory is part potholder, part serving board. It is protective for your tables & countertops when serving hot dishes, then continues to dress a space. Prefer...

Save the Scraps

Save the Scraps

The JOHI Studio is home to wood scraps of all kinds: mahogany, koa, mango, oak, you name it. Though they're not big enough for furniture, so we have always sought...

Save the Scraps

The JOHI Studio is home to wood scraps of all kinds: mahogany, koa, mango, oak, you name it. Though they're not big enough for furniture, so we have always sought...