KANAYAc /o Takaoka Metalwork Association
Regional industrial center TAKAOKA 3F
1-1 Kaihotsu-honmachi, Takaoka,
Toyama 933-0909 Japan
TE L: +81-70-5630-2933
FAX: +81-766-22-0320
Mail: info@kanaya-t.jp

K A N AYA is a b ra n d t hat wil l a d d a n e w p a g et o t he 4 0 0 - yea r hist o r y o f Ta k ao k a do u k i

The art of 400 years of Takaoka douki, the soul of creation passed down fromgeneration to generation.
Contained within that art is an aesthetic sense cultivated in a rich natural environment
and an abundance of time.
Through KANAYA, we hope to create something that allows people to feel comfortable
while making the best of this aesthetic sense, by adding a new essence.
We hope KANAYA will also be there for an abundance of time.

Coat stand HK+05

Floor lamp HK+06

Hiromichi KONNO

Hiromichi KONNO

W390 × D430 × H1730

W390 × D430 × H1543[Color] White rust finish / Black[Color] White rust finish / Black

Aluminum, Walnut

Aluminum, Walnut

As we naturally move around in our

Floor lamp HK+06 is a new interior

daily lives, sometimes after coming

element that incorporates practicalback indoors from outside, we feel thelighting functions fitted to different

need for a piece of furniture on which

lifest yles. Though it can ser ve as

to place our belongings. Coat standa reading light, by illuminating a

HK+05 was created for this purpose. It

place near a bed or a sofa, this standcombines a small table to place a bag

incorporates a handy table to place

on, and a coat stand fitted with a bowl

a cup, and a bowl in which you canto put keys or a wallet in, for example.

put a mobile phone or other smallThis coat stand can be placed at theitems. Positioned in the corner of aentrance of homes, in living rooms

room, this floor lamp adds a warmer

or bedrooms, and also inside privateand deeper atmosphere to the space,

spaces such as guest rooms in hotels or

while generating a nice and stimulating

private rooms in hospitals.

a t m o s p h e r e b y s h a d i n g l i g ht o nphotographs or floral vase on the table.

3 Top-table HK+03
Hiromichi KONNO
W510 × D460 × H730
Aluminum, Japanese oak / Walnut
The three-level side table is made so as
to be at the right height whether you
are sitting on a chair or on a sofa. It
can be used in many different ways: foryour laptop, for placing a table lamp, orfor placing cups at different heights. It
can also be used as a display board fortelephones or flowers.

Japanese oak

WalnutJapanese oak, White rust finish

Japanese oak, Blue rust finish

Walnut, Blue rust finish

Side table HK+01

Tray table HK+02

Hiromichi KONNO

Hiromichi KONNO

W440 × D440 × H530

W470 × D470 × H400

Aluminum, Japanese oak / Walnut

Frame : White / Black,
AluminumA side table gives a sense of tranquility,[ Ty p e ]Standard : MDF

while consciously making the most of
the appeal of the aluminum casting.

Traditional Color : Brass / Copper,

The polished aluminum top shows aAcrylic plate

warm face that doesn't even look likemetal, and the product seems to bringWith lower shelf : MDF

out a new face like washi. This table

With basket : MDF, Leather

can always be placed nearby, and also

A tray table with slender aluminum castbe easily carried and assembled.

Standard, Black

With lower self, WhiteWith basket, White

Traditional Color, Silver

Traditional Color, Black

With basket, Black

Traditional Color, Blue

Traditional Color, CopperWith basket, Orange

legs was designed to aim at creating amodern and sophisticated form. This
Japanese oak

Walnuttable is minimalistic and beautiful which
exudes a certain feeling of presence.
The top can be used independently as a
tray. This is a table with functions thatchange according to your intentions.

Japanese oak, White rust finish

Walnut, Red rust finish

Walnut, Blue rust finish

Coat stand MK+01

Umbrella stand MK+02

Mikiya KOBAYASHI

Mikiya KOBAYASHI

W365 × D320 × H1640

W223 × D223 × H600

Aluminum, Beech / Walnut

Aluminum, Base: Brass, Beech / Walnut

Embodying a wood and casted

Combination of wood and aluminum castaluminum structure, this coat standmaterials processed in traditional colors,

wa s r ig o ro usl y d e sign e d using athis graceful umbrella stand was createdminimum of elements, and does notwith a minimum amount of material.

cast an overbearing presence upon its

Thanks to the central position of the stakesurroundings.The plate blocking thelinking the base with the upper ring, thisthree legs is a convenient place to store

stake“ fades out” when umbrellas are

keys or mobile phones.

stored and the umbrella stand itself isvisually absorbed by the umbrellas and theinterior space.
Beech,White rust finish

Walnut,Brown rust finish

Beech,
Brown rust finish

Beech,White rust finish

Walnut,Brown rust finish

Beech,
Brown rust finish

Walnut,White rust finish

Toilet paper holder
MK+04

Mikiya KOBAYASHI
W570 × D170 × H745

Mikiya KOBAYASHI

Aluminum, Base: Brass,

W300 × D120 × H700

Beech / Walnut

Aluminum, Base: Brass,
Beech / Walnut

The posture of this towel stand does
not exert any pressure on the space

The upper bar of this holder is capablearound it because it is a combination ofof holding two rolls of toilet paper

wood for the core material and metallic

at once. It can also be temporarily

parts. The very low center of gravity

removed, allowing more rolls to be

confers good stability so that the standstored on the vertical shaft for later use.

are hung upon it.

Walnut,Brown rust finish

Walnut,White rust finish

Towel stand MK+03

has no risk of falling over when towels

Beech,White rust finish

Beech,White rust finish

Walnut,Brown rust finish

Beech,
Brown rust finish

Walnut,White rust finish

Hanging towel is also possible.

Beech,
Brown rust finish

Walnut,White rust finish

Shoehorn MK+51

Magazine rack HK+04

Mikiya KOBAYASHI

Hiromichi KONNOLong : W120 × D120 × H660

W440 × D250 × H300

Aluminum, Glass
Short : W34 × D20 × H240

[Color] Wine red / Green /Aluminum

Brass, Outside: Leather, Inside: Synthetic leather

Black / White / Orange[Ty p e] Mirror finish /Combining the distinctive light- and color-

Hairline finish[Color] Natural / Black / Blue / 		Yellow / Orange

radiating properties of brass with the smooth feelof leather, the more this magazine rack is used,
the greater the visual appeal of the materials used

The neat curve made by the shoehorn

to make it. The simple, minimal yet elegant brass

gently fit s the heel, and the full-

frame is beautifully complemented by colors

length size enables use while standingof the leather, and becomes the centrepiecearight. The ethereal glass stand givesof a space in a way that is both refined andthe impression that the shoehorn isdistinctive.

piercing a body of water.

EN Tray HK+52
Hiromichi KONNO
W200 × D120 × H115
Clear, Black / Green / Orange / Wine red
Chrome plating, Black / Green / Orange / Wine red
Brass, Leather
Result of a remarkably simple and minimalist
Mirror finish

design, this tray fitted with a round (“EN-kei”)
handle is made of two parts supporting eachother and manufactured with great care throughthe collaboration of a metal-casting and aleather craftsman. A work of harmony between
two contrasting materials, the HK+52 was born
through the “EN” ( “predestined encounter”) of

Hairline finish

two craftsmen, a true “EN Tray”.

Tray series SO+01

Mound stool HS+01

SOMA DESIGN

Hisakazu SHIMIZU

W375 × D375 × H444

W300 × D250 × H300

Frame : Silver / Black, Aluminum
Tray : Silver / Black, Aluminum[Color] Pink / Beige / Light blue /Light green / White

Inner plate : Print on acrylic plate

AluminumThis belongs to the tray style, giving theThis Mound Stool realizes a newimpression of many colors changing.

identity of metal casting, by taking

The metal flower becomes the legs

advantage of the weight of the metal

which remind you of stems and leaves

material. Completed as simply as

and a tray that shows colorful and

the Japanese stone lanterns built up

glamorous look with the inner plate.

by a mere accumulation of stones,

The Japanese flower motif was given

this shape leads our perception toto the acrylic inner plate that can be

identify something fundamental forchanged according to your taste. This

human beings. In addition, the pilingtray style blends into any number of

up of these “rounded square units”,

lifestyles.

just intermediate between sphericaland cubic shapes, conveys a familiar
impression like that of a mushroom.
The sole presence of this stool will
provide a new enjoyment factor to the
Pink / Violet / White / Orange / Yellow / Magenta

Square Tray SO+02
SOMA DESIGN
W430 × D259 × H15
Tray : Silver / Black, Aluminum
Inner plate : Print on acrylic plate
Black / Navy / Brown
Light Green / Silver / Light Blue

interior space.

Bowl series HM+51

Small pot TR+51

Hikaru MORI

TRUNK

Wine cooler : W210 × D210 × H248
Vase : W160 × D160 × H300

W80 × D80 × H60[Color] White / Black / Lavender /Shallow bowl : W210 × D210 × H115

Pink / Green[Ty p e] Wood base / Stone base

Brass

[Color] Rust finish (Silver / Red / Blue / Black)

This small pot, which looks elegant andAluminum, Japanese oak / Limestone
The“Bowl series” is born from a symbiosis ofyet sweet, can be used in a wide variety
Silver rust finish,Wood base

Red rust finish

of ways, such as a vase for flowers, a

opposites. The series consists of a combination

candle holder, or just as something toof aluminum vessels in traditional colors andhold small items.

modern materials such as wood and stone, fusing
traditional Japanese style with contemporary
freshness. Minimalist shapes and color variations
allow a variety of applications, and new
possibilities are born as the user enters into a
dialog with this vessel series.

Blue rust finish,Stone base

Black rust finish

Jewelry tray TR+52
TRUNK

Flower vase Sorori KA+51

S : W75 × D75 × H55

W70 × D70 × H270
[Color] Rust finish (Red / White / Blue)

M: W95 × D95 × H55
L : W115 × D115 × H55

BrassBlue / Pink / Beige

Named “Sorori”, this flower vase design was

Aluminum, Leather

favored by tea ceremony master Sen no Rikyu

This is a beautiful combination ofand has been appreciated by the Japanesealuminum in the form of pretty flower

people for the last 400 years. KANAYA gave it apetals, and leather in various pastel

rusty texture. This creation, implemented throughshades. It can be used for keeping

a modern color combined with a genuine shapeaccessories such as watches, rings,

will add a pleasant accent to interior space.

necklaces and so on.

Sakurasaku HT+51
Kosho TSUBOI

Ice-cream cup
KA+52

SAKE : W65 × D65 × H65

S : W106 × D82 × H34

ROCK : W90 × D90 × H85
Tin

M: W125 × D95 × H35
L : W153 × D110 × H45“Sakurasaku ” is a 100 % pure tin

Tin

Because of their strong cold insulation

Animal charm SO+51

characteristics, tin utensils have the power
to chill even further already cold foods or

SOMA DESIGN

beverages, and make them more delicious.
Slightly flexible, this metal allows some pleasantshape variations. In addition to its use for icecreams, this can be used also for yoghurts or as

tumbler in which cherry blossoms
flower on the tabletop, due to thea dressing boat.

Bird : W40 × D34 × H53
Rabbit : W35 × D21 × H50
Deer : W46 × D17 × H71
White / Black / Brown
BronzeThese adorable animals will greet yourwater droplets of condensation thatguests as paperweights or as dining

form when a cold drink is drunk. Tin

table welcome card stands. As time

also conducts heat well, so although
the tumbler is made of metal, it feels

passes, repeated handling results in

comfortable to the touch.

unique expressions.

the texture aging into a multitude of

Mini plate
KA+53
W68 × D68 × H15

Clover tray HK+51

Tin

Hiromichi KONNO

Cute and minimize d, this mini plate isadaptable to many applications, as a spiceholder, a container to pour soy sauce, or as
chopstick holder. Due to its flexibility, tinmaterial allows shape variations to someextent.

Tin : W214 × D205 × H36
Aluminum : W123 × D119 × H19

designer was hoping that you will feel a

SOMA DESIGN
Rabbit : W40 × D30 × H135
Tiger : W40 × D30 × H125
Horse : W40 × D30 × H140

AluminumT h e s e a p p e a l i n g k e y r i n g s w e remeticulously designed so the facial

Ceramic : W123 × D119 × H19
Trays with four-leaf clover motifs. The

Animal key ring SO+52

features stay true to the animals’
TextureHazylittle happiness when you decorate yourreal-life forms. The ink-like surface
treatment contours of the animals’facial expressions.

desks, cabinets, or dining tables with trays.
CrackedABOUT KANAYA

Producer : Toshiki KIRIYAMA, TRUNK LTD.

Takaoka Metal Works Association
design concept: “to share man’s life moments of abundance”.

Otera Kohachiro Shouten

Sento Kazuo Shouten

Coordinator : Miwa TAKAHASHI, TRUNK LTD.

Takaoka douki started when a Kaga daimyo, Toshinaga MAEDA, summoned seven casters to the

KANAYA provides pleasure as it ages gracefully with ownership. Growing beauty through time is

ODAKOU-DOUKI Co., Ltd.

Takenaka Bronze Works Co., Ltd.

Graphic designer : Ai KIMURA

Kanaya-machi of Takaoka City to promote the area’s prosperity in 1611 (Keicho 16).

fascination. Gently caressing the products day after day brings out an elegant sheen.

ORIHASHIJIKICHI Shouten

NEWS International Co., Ltd.

Then KANAYA came into being from 2011 (the 400th anniversary year of Takaoka douki ).

We hope to create something that attracts people.

KANAYA Co., Ltd.

MIYAZU Co., Ltd.

KYOUHASHIHIDEKI Shouten

YOTSUI Co., Ltd.

KANAYA offers a range of items adapted to our modern life and created to bring functionality andafter day brings out an elegant sheen. KANAYA provides pleasure as it ages gracefully withGINHODO Co., Ltd.

YOTSUKAWA Seisakusyo, LTD.

aesthetics to metal casting products carefully processed by craftsmen, while addressing its brandownership. We hope to create something that attracts people.

SEKIGIKU Co., Ltd.

Hiromichi KONNO

Mikiya KOBAYASHISOMA DESIGN

Hikaru MORISHIMOO DESIGN

Kosho TSUBOIHisakazu SHIMIZUTRUNKStudied the master course in advanced productdesign at Institute of design, Umea University in
Sweden. Konno joined Ross Lovegrove’s design
studio in London in 1999 and participated withmainly furniture designs as an assistant designer.
Konno then went independent in 2002 and has
set his own design studio in Tokyo since 2008. Hisvarious works for such international brands like Fritz
Hansen, Georg Jensen, Stelton and Skagen havebeen well received worldwide. Konno was given
the Young Japanese Design Talent Award from
ELLE DECO Japan In 2009 and the Red Dot DesignAward in 2013.

Born in Tokyo,1981, Mikiya Kobayashi graduatedfrom Musahino Art University in 2005. After having
worked an interior design office, he establishedMIKIYA KOBAYASHI DESIGN. His projects embrace
furniture, product design and interiors for Japanese
corporations as well as foreign companies. In
2010 he was received the German iF Gold Awardand the German Red Dot Design Award. In April
2011, Kobayashi opened a store“ TAIYO no SHITA”
which offers curated selection of food, furniture,
tabletops, objects and also his own designs. In 2011
he established MIKIYA KOBAYASHI Inc.

SOMA DESIGN began various visual direction anddesign activities, including fashion, graphics, sound,products, packaging and video, in 2006 led byTamae Hirokawa and Takeshi Fukui. Hirokawa also
launched her own fashion brand "SOMARTA", andparticipated in 2007 s/s Tokyo Collection. Since then
SOMA DESIGN has taken care of show production
and art direction for the brand. Main works include:
Canon“NEOREAL” Milan Design Week 2008, TOYOTA
the iQ x SOMARTA MICROCOSMOS ”DESIGNTIDETOKYO 2008, UT x SOMA DESIGN products for Uniqlo
Designers Invitation project,“ BITOWA DÉCOR”
and “ BITOWA moder n” of Aizu lacquerware
brand “BITOWA”

Hikaru Mori obtained a PhD from Tokyo University ofFine Arts in 1991. Since then she has been working
in synthetic, flexible locations concentrating on
design, architecture, and landscaping in Milan. From
1999, she teamed up with Maurizio Zito in the
ZITO+MORI. Her most works include: stone basin
and bat h “Stone LikesWater” for Pibamarmi, table
lamp “Carmencita” for Nemo-Cassina, a winery for
FEUDI DI SAN GREGORIO, the Atripalda municipalpark, and farmhouse villa Vigna la Corte. Mori wasawarded the In/Arch Campania Award Best Prize in2010 and the Ischia International Architecture Award
Silver Prize in 2011.

SHIMOO DESIGN consisting of Saori Shimoo
and Kazuhiro Shimoo was established in
To y a m a i n 1 9 9 7 . B a s e d o n t h e c o n c e p t o f“beautiful tools” they aim to make use of Japaneseculture and an aesthetic sense in today's lifestyle.
They mainly work on wooden furniture and interior
design for small items, but have designed products
made of other materials too. Main works include:
Amuse-bouche & Platters for Michel Troisgros, HyattRegency Tokyo, Rurei-Style tea space se“CHAJOKU”
for the gallery of Jugetsudo Paris, and Buddhist
goods“ENGU” SHIMOO DESIGN was twice awarded(1998 and 2001) the Grand Prix of the Craft
Competition in Takaoka.

Born in Tokyo,1980. He graduated from Tama Art
University in 2004. Acting as Art Director/Designerof 100% Inc., he founded Hironao Tsuboi Design.
Main works include: LIGH POOL, Humidifier, andLamp/Lamp. With his flexible interpretation of theenvironment surrounding the objects he designs,
he has established a reputation for his multifaceted
approach, and works on a wide variety of products.
Tsuboi was selected as one of the forty world
emerging designers by I.D. Magazine in 2008 andD&D“ Creative Faces” Japan's most exciting new
design talent, and was awarded ELLE DECO Young
Designer of the Year 2010.

Born in Nagasaki, 1964. Worked for Canon Inc.,and currently heads the S&O DESIGN. As chief
designer of Canon's IXUS series, he was instrumental
in helping the series capture the top share of the
global market, and as evidenced by the numerous
honors he has received, such as Germany's iF Award,
and Japan's “Good Design Award” In recent years
Shimizu has also worked on limited-production
products, and his best-known work the“ Hairstyle
Mirrors” series has been sold through Galerie
DOWNTOWN in Paris. In 2011, he held a private
exhibition of his new Fruits series at Galerie VIVID in
Rotterdam.

K A N AYA P ro d u c e r, To s h i k i K i r i y a m a . B r a n d
Coordinator, Miwa Takahashi. Covering design
marketing, brand production and promotion,
and with the aim of raising consumer awareness,
TRUNK plans, coordinates and handles the overall
production of a wide range of events such as
design seminars and shows, as well as design andarchitecture exhibitions. TRUNK also produces a large
number of projects, such as the Canon NEOREAL
exhibition (Milan Design Week), and BITOWA (Aizulacquerware, from Fukushima Prefecture). Kiriyama
also holds the post of Design Director of the Toyama
Design Center.

KANAYA is the brand by a traditional casting artwork technique of Takaoka douki (Toyama / Japan).

DESIGNERS

Photographer : Yosuke OWASHI Daisuke OHKI
Location : River Retreat Garaku
http://www.garaku.co.jp/english.html