Noir Chestnut Wood Vat (OUT OF STOCK)

I am a Noir Chestnut Wood Vat. My shape is inspired by a large vat found in dark rooms for photography. I guess you can say that makes me picture perfect.

Curator’s Notes

The vat is one of Ryuji Mitani’s signature shapes. Although it has such a specific source of inspiration, from dark room photography vats, the piece has become synonymous with Ryuji Mitani. The high walls on a tray like this makes it the perfect portable tray. We also love how the “noir” urushi is saturated into the grain of the wood to give this piece an organic texture.

Noir Chestnut Wood Vat was curated by Stevenson Aung

Designer/Maker

Maker: Ryuji Mitani

Designer: Ryuji Mitani

Specifications

Dimensions:

9.4” (w) x 14” (l) x 1.8” (h) or 240mm (w) x 360mm (l) x 45mm (h)

Weight:

1.4 lbs or 0.7 kg

Materials: Chestnut wood, Food-safe lacquer

Details

• Handcrafted in Matsumoto, Japan
• Features Ryuji Mitani’s signature on the bottom of the tray
• Do not soak urushi lacquered pieces in water for prolonged periods
• Wash with a soft sponge and mild dish soap
• Rinse with warm water
• Wipe with a cloth and dry well before storing
• Each piece is unique and will have variations