Special Things Furniture, Feeling incredibly honoured to receive a Highly Commended in the 2025 Australian Wood Review – Maker of the Year Awards.
Wood Review Maker of the Year Submission
This centrepiece was designed and crafted for a high-end showroom with the brief to create the atmosphere of a Japanese-style penthouse. The piece draws on traditional Japanese timber techniques while reinterpreting them in a contemporary form.
The base is constructed from solid oak, finished using the Shou Sugi Ban (Yakisugi) method, where the surface of the timber is charred to achieve a deep, textural black that enhances durability and provides a striking contrast. The top is crafted from solid white ash, meticulously hand-finished with the Naguri technique, where a rhythmic, scalloped texture is carved across
