About the OVAL BOX R Series
First created in 2005, the R Type (Regular) is IFUJI’s classic box series. It faithfully reproduces a 20th-century box pattern from the Canterbury Shaker community in America. Designed for practicality and ease of use, the series has been cherished for many years.
The Canterbury Shaker Community
Founded in 1792 in New Hampshire, the Canterbury community was known for embracing modern technology, inventing large washing machines, and widely promoting wooden “Shaker Brand” products.
About IFUJI
IFUJI is a small furniture studio creating distinctive, essential pieces by hand. Owner and woodworker Masashi Ifuji is a Japanese craft artist based in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture.
Known for exquisitely crafted wooden objects that combine simplicity and function, his signature works include Oval Boxes and tableware, each emphasizing form and function.
Materials & Craftsmanship
Traditional Japanese techniques, including sawmilling and plant-dyeing, are used to create his pieces. Natural materials, including glass-based paint and vegetable oil, are essential to creating their functional forms and earthy appearance.
