Takumi Lub Txee Khaws Hniav Nyiaj Hniav Kub by Isabelle De Mari

Takumi Lub Txee Khaws Hniav Nyiaj Hniav Kub by Isabelle De Mari is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Rooj Tog Competition Category.

NyiajRooj Tog· 2026

Takumi Lub Txee Khaws Hniav Nyiaj Hniav Kub

by Isabelle De Mari

Client: Olho Moveis Autorais

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Rooj Tog Category

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The Design

About Takumi Lub Txee Khaws Hniav Nyiaj Hniav Kub

Takumi yog ib lub txee khaws hniav nyiaj hniav kub uas muab cov hauv paus ntsiab lus ntawm Nyij Pooj txoj kev txawj ua khoom los sib xyaw nrog kev tsim rooj tog niaj hnub no. Lub txee muaj kaum tsib lub thawv rub uas cov npoo raug txiav ntxiag zoo nkauj thiab muaj ib qho system swb uas zais tsis pom, ua haujlwm tau yam tsis siv daim phab ntawm ob sab, ua rau cov thawv rub zoo li ntab saum huab cua. Sab hauv yog pua nrog tawv tsiaj ntuj tsim thiab muaj cov phab ntawv suede uas rho tau tawm los faib chaw kom yooj yim rau kev khaws khoom. Tus kav qhib xuab kub (brass) yog nchuav los ntawm txoj kev siv ciab muv (lost-wax) uas siv cov kub seem rov qab los siv dua. Qhov kev tsim no ua rau kev khaws tej hniav nyiaj hniav kub ntawm tus kheej dhau los ua ib txoj kev cai uas nyob ntsiag to thiab ua tib zoo saib xyuas.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Takumi Lub Txee Khaws Hniav Nyiaj Hniav Kub yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Takumi Lub Txee Khaws Hniav Nyiaj Hniav Kub xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Takumi Lub Txee Khaws Hniav Nyiaj Hniav Kub yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Takumi is a jewelry cabinet that merges Japanese craftsmanship principles with contemporary furniture design. Subtle chamfered details on the drawers create visual lightness while preserving structural clarity. The cabinet interior is lined with natural leather and organized through configurable suede compartments to protect delicate pieces. A brass handle cast using a jewelry-grade lost-wax technique becomes the symbolic jewel of the cabinet, transforming storage into an object of ritual and refinement.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 850 W x 450 D x 1200 H mm. Weight: 90 kg. Configuration: 15 drawers, customizable in quantity and internal sizing at order. Construction: non-disassemblable. Materials: MDF core clad in certified pau ferro veneer, water-based matte varnish, leather-lined interior, suede compartments, brass handles cast by lost-wax using reclaimed offcuts.
Tags: jewelry cabinet, Brazilian design, Japanese craftsmanship, chamfered details, concealed sliding system, brass casting, leather-lined interior, artisanal woodworking, contemporary furniture
Production Technology: Takumi features an MDF core for dimensional stability, clad in certified pau ferro veneer and finished with water-based matte varnish. A concealed sliding system operates without lateral panels, creating a floating drawer effect. The interior is lined with natural leather and removable suede dividers. Brass handles are cast through lost wax using reclaimed offcuts, reducing waste and optimizing production cost.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was achieving visual lightness while accommodating fifteen drawers without visible structural reinforcement. Engineering a concealed sliding system that eliminated lateral panels required repeated testing and structural recalibration. Integrating lost-wax brass casting into the cabinet demanded coordination between furniture and metal production processes.
Research: The project developed a jewelry cabinet balancing visual lightness and structural clarity. Material tests and joinery studies defined construction, while iterative prototyping refined proportions and drawer performance. Observation of storage habits shaped the internal layout. Alignment and concealed sliding tests ensured precision. The result improves usability while reinforcing craft-based contemporary furniture design.
Inspiration: Takumi was inspired by the principles of Japanese craftsmanship and the intimate ritual of storing personal jewelry. The project investigates how restrained aesthetics and the lightness provided by refined woodworking details can structure a dignified container for meaningful objects. The name Takumi meaning master artisan, guided its development, while the incorporation of jewelry-making techniques into the brass handle reinforces the dialogue between the cabinet and the precious items it protects.
Project Duration: The project started in July 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and was completed in October 2025. It was officially launched in November 2025 as part of the Tokyo Collection, a broader furniture series inspired by Japanese culture and craftsmanship.
Operation Flow: Takumi offers a calm and deliberate experience when storing personal jewelry. The multiple drawers feature full extension slides, allowing complete visibility and effortless access to each compartment. The vertical organization creates a sense of order and clarity. Suede-lined dividers can be removed and repositioned, enabling flexible handling of pieces outside the cabinet. The interaction encourages a relaxed, attentive moment of care and organization.
Team Members: Designer: Isabelle De Mari
Designer: Filipe Melo