About OAK VILLAGE
Established in 1974, OAK VILLAGE is a woodcrafts company with an aim to build a sustainable society in which humans and the surrounding environment not only co-exist, but also evolve symbiotically. Our studio is in the woods of Takayama, Japan, where the woodcraft heritage has existed for over 1,300 years.
By applying traditional Japanese woodcraft techniques, we strive to create products that last as long as possible. We minimize the usage of non-recyclable and non-biodegradable materials in our products so that when they are no longer usable in their original form, they may be recycled or returned to the earth.
OAK VILLAGE's Philosophy
Turning a 100-Year-Old Tree into Products that Last 100 Years
We strive to create products that will last as many years as the age of the trees used in our products. It is our way of paying respect to the forests from which we receive great resources, and in the meanwhile, we can plant and nurture trees to grow new forests.
From Bowls to Buildings
Using solid wood (as opposed to plywood or veneer), we use different parts of a given tree for different purposes. We create a wide range of wooden products, ranging from small articles like accessories and tableware, to larger items like furniture, and we also specialize in wooden architecture. Through our products we hope to support the needs of a sustainable lifestyle.
One Acorn for Every Child
If we use trees, we plan to plant acorns that will be the same size in 100 years and return the trees to the mountains, so we are planting and growing broadleaf trees.
Company Outline
Name | OAK VILLAGE Co.,Ltd. |
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Established | 1974 |
Main Workshop & Showroom | 846 Makigahora Kiyomi-cho Takayama-shi Gifu 506-0101 Japan TEL: +81-577-68-2246 FAX: +81-577-68-2219 |
Jiyugaoka Showroom | 2-15-22 Jiyugaoka Meguro-ku Tokyo 152-0035 Japan TEL: +81-3-5731-3107 FAX: +81-3-5731-3108 |
Tokyo Office | #203 1-4-10 Jiyugaoka Meguro-ku Tokyo 152-0035 Japan TEL: +81-3-6421-2401 Fax: +81-3-6421-2723 |
President | Eiji Ueno |
Wholesale Oppurtunities
Thank you for your interest in OAK VILLAGE. Because we take great pride in our unique combination of natural & local material, quality design, innovative craftsmanship, and in our customer service, our primary goal is to build a congenial, long-lasting, prosperous relationship with you and your company.