Simple in design and purposeful in use, the Legnatec Hinoki Coaster is made from the offcuts of Japanese furniture production. Its beauty lies in the warmth of wood grain and the distinctive fragrance of Saga Prefecture’s hinoki (Japanese Cypress). Perfect as a coaster for large mugs, a trivet for a teapot, a plating tray for treats or trinket tray, it brings the sensory calm of nature to everyday rituals.
Hinoki is one of Japan’s most treasured woods. It’s lightweight, naturally moisture-resistant, antibacterial and celebrated for a refreshing, calming scent. Here the wood has not only been sustainably sourced for Legnatec's furniture, but further up-cycled into an elegantly simple and useful piece. It’s a small object a big background story.
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Legnatec was founded in 1968 in Morodomi, Saga Prefecture, a town with deep roots in Japanese furniture-making. They focus on solid wood furniture and homeware designed to be loved for a lifetime and passed down generations. Committed to sustainability, their pieces are made using responsibly sourced woods, including Japanese cypress (hinoki), camphor (kusu) and cedar (sugi), for pieces that bring together traditional craftsmanship with high-tech precision machinery. Offcuts are transformed into small goods and any waste is shredded into biodegradable farm bedding. As a family-led company, their dedication to a local circular economy reflects a deep respect for natural materials that has guided them for over 50 years.
Hinoki (Japanese Cypress) Wood
Width 12cm x Length 12cm
Made in Japan
