Nenrin is a versatile stool and side table crafted from Yoshino cedar, a prized material from one of Japan’s most celebrated planted forests. Shaped with precision on a woodworking lathe, it reflects the Yoshino region’s 500-year tradition of managed forestry. This heritage is upheld through meticulous practices such as dense planting, pruning, and thinning, ensuring a sustainable cycle of high-quality timber while preserving the forest’s ecological harmony. 

Yoshino cedar is renowned for its fine, uniform growth rings, achieved through the dense planting of saplings—three to four times the density in other regions—followed by decades of careful thinning and cultivation. Its warm color, elegant luster, and soothing fragrance embody the unique charm of this extraordinary wood. 

In crafting Nenrin furniture, the turning process is conducted with great care, starting with a study of the intricate patterns of the growth rings to determine the ideal shape. Even slight changes in carving angle or form influence the appearance of the rings, imbuing each piece with its own distinctive character. The wood’s grain, hues, and occasional knots tell the enduring story of trees nurtured over generations in the tranquil mountains of Yoshino.