KEYAKI (Japanese Zelkova)｜ubu
Wood grain that quietly blends into family time.
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Keyaki (zelkova) has long been the most trusted wood for building homes. It has been repeatedly chosen for places meant for long-term human use, such as pillars and beams in shrines and temples, and the main support pillars in houses. It is hard, tenacious, and does not easily warp. Its strength remains unchanged even when planed into boards.
Its grain is distinct, with growth rings resembling continuous waves that change their expression depending on how the light hits them. Some pieces of wood may even exhibit a swirling grain known as "tamamoku." It is a grand and unambiguous wood grain.
Furthermore, keyaki transforms with use. The wood's surface slowly takes on a reddish hue, developing a luster in areas frequently touched by hand, eventually settling into an amber color. Keyaki used for 10 or 20 years becomes more beautiful than when it was new. It is one of the few woods whose value is not diminished by time.
This is a piece of wood that can be chosen with the intention of being passed down, where a child who once spread out their homework might one day gather with their own family around the same table. You could then hand it down to them, saying, "This has grown with you."
Handling Instructions
Wipe daily with a dry cloth. After wiping with a damp cloth, dry it with a dry cloth. Reapply oil when you feel the wood is dry. Depending on usage, once a year is sufficient.
Placing hot items directly on the surface may leave ring marks. Please use a trivet. Avoid locations where air conditioning or heating winds blow directly, and locations exposed to direct sunlight. Rapid drying can cause warping or cracking.
Characteristics of a Single Slab of Wood
As solid wood, the tabletops will expand and contract slightly in width depending on the humidity. While they may shift a few millimeters over the seasons, this will not lead to cracking as the tops are designed to slide on the battens.
Knots, bark inclusions, butterfly keys, and variations in color are records of the wood's growth. We reinforce areas that affect strength, but we cannot make the grain uniform. The actual product may differ in appearance from the photos.
Delivery and installation
Shipping is free throughout Japan, with the exception of some remote islands.
Due to its large size, delivery will be made via a dedicated transport service, which includes installation. Please confirm the width of your搬入経路(entrance, hallway, stairs, elevator, and corners) before placing your order. If you send us a diagram or photos, we can determine whether it will fit.
The delivery date will be arranged upon consultation. We ask that you be present for the delivery.
After your purchase
Since no two solid wood slabs are alike, we generally do not accept returns. That's why we offer free consultations before you make a decision. If you send us photos or a floor plan of your room, we can advise you on how the slab will look once installed and whether it can be delivered.
In the unlikely event of damage during shipping or a defect on our part, please contact us within 7 days of arrival. We will take full responsibility for resolving the issue.
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Highlights of this piece
The "ears" are the natural contours of the wood when the tree was standing. We leave these lines intact without cutting or shaping them.
Because it has been dried for several years, there is little movement even across seasons, which prevents warping and cracking.
Oil finish. When you touch it, the warmth of the wood is directly conveyed.
Knots and ingrown bark are left as records of the tree's growth. We only intervene in areas that affect strength.
The legs are slender so as not to detract from the tabletop's appearance, and they provide ample space underneath. Both chairs and legs can easily fit.
When combined with white walls and a natural wood floor, the wood elements stand out slightly more, defining the center of the room.
Size and the space to pull out a chair
It's not about how big it is to put things in,
but how big it is to live comfortably.
The tens of centimeters needed to pull out a chair, the width of someone's shoulders passing behind you, the position where the morning light falls. Livability is determined more by the empty space around a table than by the table itself. If you can provide us with blueprints or photos of your room, we can work together to consider that empty space.
*Consultation is free. Any information you provide will not be used for purposes other than our proposal.
Specifications for this sheet
- Species
- 欅（KEYAKI）
- Slab no.
- 002
- Seats
- 最大4名
- Finish
- 自然オイル塗装、レジン塗装
- Drying
- 天然乾燥
- Legs
- スチール（ブラック）
- Lead time
- 2-3週間
Due to the nature of solid wood, dimensions may vary by a few millimeters. The depth also varies depending on the live edge shape.
The price includes the time spent on the wood and the manual labor.
- Selecting lumber from the mountain and sawmill
- Several years of drying and discerning distortion
- Cutting, processing, and polishing
- Oil finish
- Attaching the legs
- Inspection and packing
- Consultation Before and After Purchase
Customer Testimonials
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ありがとうございました。
非常に満足のいく買い物ができました！
これから買う方はマンションのエレベーターサイズ、しっかり測ることをお勧めします！KEYAKI (欅) 一枚板テーブル
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デザインから何から...
オフィスのテーブルで一枚板の導入を検討していましたが、気づいたら完全オリジナルのテーブルを作っていただくことになってました。
すごく寄り添ってくれて、コチラが言いたいことを先回りして考えてくれて、すごくスッキリする購入体験になりました！
次は一枚板もお願いします！オフィステーブル（オーダーメイド）
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「"なぜ一枚板を迎えるのか"に明確な理由があることに気づけました。」
正直に言うと、最初は無垢の一枚板でなくてもいいと思っていました。同じ大きさの食卓なら、もっと手の届く価格のものがいくらでもあることは分かっていたので。
見学に伺ったとき、木の話を一通り聞かせてもらいました。この板が何年立っていた木なのか、乾かすのにどれだけ時間がかかったのか、なぜこの厚みで残しているのか。売り込みは一度もなくて、ただただ木の話でした。帰りの車の中で、彼女と「あれは家具を買う話じゃなかったね」と話したのを覚えています。KUSU(楠) 一枚板テーブル
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* The testimonials shown are from actual customers.
Before deciding
You can consult with us before purchasing
to see if this piece fits your lifestyle.
If you send us photos or a floor plan of your room, we can tell you how much space will be left and how the flow of traffic will be affected when the item is placed. You are welcome to decide after seeing the actual item.
*Consultations are free. Drawings and photos submitted will not be used for purposes other than our proposal.