Takumi Kabinet Ọla by Isabelle De Mari is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha in Nhazi Ngwá Ụlọ Competition Category.

ỌlaọchaNgwá Ụlọ· 2026

Takumi Kabinet Ọla

by Isabelle De Mari

Client: Olho Moveis Autorais

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha Winner in Ngwá Ụlọ Category

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The Design

About Takumi Kabinet Ọla

Takumi bụ kabinet ọla nke jikọtara ụkpụrụ nka ndị Japan na usoro iwu ngwá ụlọ nke oge a. Kabinet a nwere drọwa iri na ise nwere akụkụ e mere ka ọ dị nro na sistemụ mmịfe zoro ezo nke na-arụ ọrụ na-enweghị mbadamba akụkụ, na-emepụta ọdịdị drọwa na-ese n'elu. A gbanyere akpụkpọ anụ sitere n'okike n'ime ya ma tinye ihe nkewa suede a pụrụ iwepụ maka nhazi dị mfe ịgbanwe. A kpụrụ aka njide ọla ejiji ya site n'usoro lost-wax, na-eji irighiri ọla e weghachitara. Nhazi a na-eme ka nchekwa ọla onwe onye bụrụ omume dị jụụ ma nwee nlezianya.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha

Takumi Kabinet Ọla meriri A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị dị n'ọkwa kachasị elu, mara mma ma na-eju anya. Ndị meriri na Ọlaọcha bụ ọrụ na-egbu maramara nke ukwuu ma dị oke nzụlite nke na-egosi ọmarịcha ihe ọmụma, talent na nghọta nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Takumi Kabinet Ọla ga-abụ ọrụ dị ịtụnanya, ihe nlereanya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị omimi n'ihe ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha bụ ihe e mepụtara dị oke ịrịba ama, nke a na-eto nke na-erite uru ma na-ebuga oke nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ n'ihu. Takumi Kabinet Ọla bụ ihe e kere eke ọtụtụ ndị na-ekwo ekworo ya nke na-akpali ọchịchọ, na-eweta mmetụta ọma ma na-akpali ịtụnanya.

Behind the Design

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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