Shokunin - Custom Made Hardwood Dining Chair
The Shokunin Chair is a handcrafted dining chair inspired by the quiet discipline of Japanese woodworking. Built from hand-selected solid cherry hardwood, every joint is cut, fit, and finished by hand — no shortcuts, no mass production.Shokunin (職人) is the Japanese word for “artisan,” but it means far more than that. It reflects a lifelong devotion to craft, humility in skill, and a deep respect for material and form. This chair honors that tradition. Designed for the dining table, The Shokunin Chair brings subtle geometry, ergonomic comfort, and heirloom-level durability to any space. Its clean lines and visible joinery celebrate both restraint and detail — qualities at the heart of true Japanese design.
The Shokunin Chair is a handmade dining chair crafted from solid cherry hardwood, a material chosen not just for its natural beauty but for its strength and ability to age with character. Every joint is hand-cut using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, ensuring unmatched structural integrity and a lifetime of use without loosening. Half-lap joints in the backrest create a strong mechanical bond and a flush, seamless appearance, while the front and rear legs are joined with additional stretchers which are through-tenoned—visible on both sides—blending form and function through the artful interplay of structure and style. The seat is carved into a sculpted saddle that offers comfort without cushions, following the natural contours of the body while highlighting the warmth tones of the wood grain. It’s stained in a deep, antique style hue that enhances the richness of the cherry grain, the wood is then finished by hand with a gel urethane topcoat that protects the surface without masking the organic texture beneath. Every line, every joint, and every surface of the Shokunin Chair reflects a commitment to purposeful design and enduring craftsmanship—this is not just a dining chair, it’s a lifelong piece made with reverence for tradition and material.
Dimensions: (inches)
Height 40
Width 17
Depth 18
Seat Height 18
No engineered woods, fiber boards, composites, or veneers were used in the fabrication of this table.
For purchase outside of Orange County & the greater Los Angeles County area please leave accurate contact info to make shipping and/or freight arrangements, thank you!
The Shokunin Chair is a handcrafted dining chair inspired by the quiet discipline of Japanese woodworking. Built from hand-selected solid cherry hardwood, every joint is cut, fit, and finished by hand — no shortcuts, no mass production.Shokunin (職人) is the Japanese word for “artisan,” but it means far more than that. It reflects a lifelong devotion to craft, humility in skill, and a deep respect for material and form. This chair honors that tradition. Designed for the dining table, The Shokunin Chair brings subtle geometry, ergonomic comfort, and heirloom-level durability to any space. Its clean lines and visible joinery celebrate both restraint and detail — qualities at the heart of true Japanese design.
The Shokunin Chair is a handmade dining chair crafted from solid cherry hardwood, a material chosen not just for its natural beauty but for its strength and ability to age with character. Every joint is hand-cut using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, ensuring unmatched structural integrity and a lifetime of use without loosening. Half-lap joints in the backrest create a strong mechanical bond and a flush, seamless appearance, while the front and rear legs are joined with additional stretchers which are through-tenoned—visible on both sides—blending form and function through the artful interplay of structure and style. The seat is carved into a sculpted saddle that offers comfort without cushions, following the natural contours of the body while highlighting the warmth tones of the wood grain. It’s stained in a deep, antique style hue that enhances the richness of the cherry grain, the wood is then finished by hand with a gel urethane topcoat that protects the surface without masking the organic texture beneath. Every line, every joint, and every surface of the Shokunin Chair reflects a commitment to purposeful design and enduring craftsmanship—this is not just a dining chair, it’s a lifelong piece made with reverence for tradition and material.
Dimensions: (inches)
Height 40
Width 17
Depth 18
Seat Height 18
No engineered woods, fiber boards, composites, or veneers were used in the fabrication of this table.
For purchase outside of Orange County & the greater Los Angeles County area please leave accurate contact info to make shipping and/or freight arrangements, thank you!
The Shokunin Chair is a handcrafted dining chair inspired by the quiet discipline of Japanese woodworking. Built from hand-selected solid cherry hardwood, every joint is cut, fit, and finished by hand — no shortcuts, no mass production.Shokunin (職人) is the Japanese word for “artisan,” but it means far more than that. It reflects a lifelong devotion to craft, humility in skill, and a deep respect for material and form. This chair honors that tradition. Designed for the dining table, The Shokunin Chair brings subtle geometry, ergonomic comfort, and heirloom-level durability to any space. Its clean lines and visible joinery celebrate both restraint and detail — qualities at the heart of true Japanese design.
The Shokunin Chair is a handmade dining chair crafted from solid cherry hardwood, a material chosen not just for its natural beauty but for its strength and ability to age with character. Every joint is hand-cut using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, ensuring unmatched structural integrity and a lifetime of use without loosening. Half-lap joints in the backrest create a strong mechanical bond and a flush, seamless appearance, while the front and rear legs are joined with additional stretchers which are through-tenoned—visible on both sides—blending form and function through the artful interplay of structure and style. The seat is carved into a sculpted saddle that offers comfort without cushions, following the natural contours of the body while highlighting the warmth tones of the wood grain. It’s stained in a deep, antique style hue that enhances the richness of the cherry grain, the wood is then finished by hand with a gel urethane topcoat that protects the surface without masking the organic texture beneath. Every line, every joint, and every surface of the Shokunin Chair reflects a commitment to purposeful design and enduring craftsmanship—this is not just a dining chair, it’s a lifelong piece made with reverence for tradition and material.
Dimensions: (inches)
Height 40
Width 17
Depth 18
Seat Height 18
No engineered woods, fiber boards, composites, or veneers were used in the fabrication of this table.
For purchase outside of Orange County & the greater Los Angeles County area please leave accurate contact info to make shipping and/or freight arrangements, thank you!
The product show is also available in custom sizes, stains, and wood species. Please contact us to make a custom order.