2023 Recap - Some Firsts & Some Favorites

2023 Recap - Some Firsts & Some Favorites


Every winter, we reflect on all of our projects and relationships of the year, amazed – How can time fly by so fast?

2023 Brought Us Our First…

  1. Exhibition of work during San Francisco Design Week – The Locally Crafted Home member showcase by Bay Area Made, hosted at Gantri.
  2. Hardwood furniture orders to Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming!
  3. Orders from Canada 🍁
  4. Good Future Design Alliance member conference
  5. Participation in Renegade Craft San Francisco

47% of our product deliveries stayed in the state of California 🌲

14% traveled to New York, 8% to Illinois, 6% to Colorado, 5% to Washington, and more...

Top JOHI Delivery Locations
Map: Top Delivery Locations for JOHI in 2023

Team Favorites of the Year

Nicole – 

If I have to pick just one, I’ll say the Whispering Bench(es) was my favorite project of the year.

The incorporation of the upholstery was a real stand out for me. I’m always aspiring to utilize a variety of materials. This project provided the opportunity to work with fellow craft experts who all around nailed the execution, shout out Aby’s Upholstery.

It was a joy to build and the results were stunning. I think it’s a super versatile piece that would elevate any room. Can’t wait to build more.

Whispering Benches, Designed & Made by JOHI (2023)

Holly – 

Dining tables often steal the show for me. This year, we made a stunning 8-10 seater ‘Ohana Dining Table. This was the first time we’ve delivered it in White Oak. It was gorgeous, stately, super solid.

More than that, I just love how it filled a perfect space in its forever home. We delivered it with the whole family around and were lucky enough to share a breakfast full of stories and laughs. It will hold so many fond memories!

Ohana Dining Table made in White Oak, surrounded by set of upholstered wood dining chairs

Ohana Table in White Oak (JOHI, 2020-2023)


Raja – 

It can be hard to choose a favorite when all of our work is so badass. My favorite though... the X Coffee Table.
This design hit the sweet spots between functionality and design. Simple shapes in a complex form keep you engaged with the table in a way that four legs and a top alone can’t.

I also like it for the potential. A glass top would be a great next iteration and one we are definitely looking forward to in 2024.

Hardwood coffee table with a unique "X" base of two mirrored leg frame components (solid walnut) and a solid white oak tabletop

X Coffee Table, Designed & Made by JOHI (2023)


Elijah – 

My favorite moment of the year would have to be joining the JOHI team. I forgot how much I enjoyed being in a collaborative work environment.

As far as a favorite product, it would have to be the Kamehana Desk. It’s a very simple and beautiful design. The fact that it ships flat pack has allowed us to ship it all across the USA this year which is a nice feeling.

Kamehana Desk (JOHI 2018 - 2023)


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