Stories from the Studio
Luxury in Benches
Benches have long supported households, outdoor spaces, and commercial environments as common area group seating. They could be used for lounging and dining, as well as sleeping. Whether benches versus chairs exist in a space today, the line between common and luxury comes with a consideration of similar factors to long ago...
Design Story: A Modern Hardwood Bench
Enter the Whispering Bench. Its unconventional cushion layout and polished wood draw you in with color and form. At a glance, it is refreshing. On closer inspection, it is refined. This comfortable and modern two-seater is designed to feel at home whether at the foot of the bed or in a grand hotel entryway,
Details That Elevate
It’s easy for us to forget that when we talk about craftsmanship and the value of slow craft, it can mean something different to everyone. As woodworkers, we forget that our customers...
Kamehana Desk, Updated
The Kamehana Desk has had a place in the JOHI lineup since before JOHI was officially formed. Really! It is one of the first pieces we ever made, and though...
Two-Toned SIMPLE in Mango
We've created a special batch of Mango stools for West Coast Craft their summer 2023 show. These two-tone stools have lots of movement and color ranging from persimmon to yellow....
Building a Pair of Cradle Consoles
We first created the Cradle design in 2021 and it has since become a highlight of our collection. Careful selection of boards allows us to grain match both the frame and the cabinet door fronts, meaning each iteration is full of personality.
How It's Made – Best Seller – SIMPLE STOOL
Our Simple Stools have been a studio favorite for two years now! They have evolved along the way and just keep getting better. Long overdue, we are excited to share...
Sourcing & Using Our First Monterey Cypress Slabs
After moving to Santa Cruz from Hawai‘i, it took us a few good months to lock into our space here in Watsonville. So we took advantage of the “idle” time between shopping for commercial leases to be as ready for a move-in as we could be. That meant finding...
Look back: Our Red & White Oak Tables and Desks
Having just wrapped up the design and build of one of our largest white oak tables yet, we thought it was a perfect time to share a look back at our other oak creations.
The Cradle Console
If a kitchen is considered the heart of a home, the living room has got to be a close second. As the gathering space for...
Custom – 10' White Oak Dining Table
Custom crafted to fit the perfect dining nook, this 120"L x 40"W dining table was made to entertain. Dense, durable, and rot resistant, White Oak has...
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...