{"title":"Shinichiro Ogata","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShinichiro Ogata is one of Japan's most revered creative figures — an architect, designer, restaurateur, and artistic director whose work embodies a philosophy of refined simplicity. As founder of the Simplicity group, Ogata has shaped some of Tokyo's most celebrated spaces and objects, drawing on centuries of Japanese craft tradition while speaking a thoroughly contemporary language. His collectible design pieces — spanning furniture, vessels, and functional objects — are exercises in restraint, materiality, and quiet power. Each work reflects a deep sensitivity to natural materials and the Japanese concept of ma, the beauty found in negative space. The Orb is proud to present a curated selection of Ogata's limited edition works, offering collectors a rare opportunity to live with designs that transcend trend and time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"copper-cup-tower","title":"Copper Cup Tower","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis cup tower is handcrafted in copper by a skilled metalworker from Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata—an area renowned for its metalworking heritage. Designed to hold up to twelve cups, the wide base plate allows for different stacking compositions, subtly changing the presence and rhythm of the piece. Each cup features a hammered copper exterior, while the interior is finished with a pewter coating. Functional yet sculptural, the tower balances utility and craftsmanship, existing as both an object of use and a refined work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinichiro Ogata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60985549750602,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/4173\/9594\/files\/image1.jpg?v=1769800438"},{"product_id":"easy-chair","title":"Easy Chair","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe OGATA Easy Chair is part of the original OGATA furniture collection and reflects a balance between modernist design heritage and Japanese aesthetics. Crafted in teak wood, its crossed legs extend organically to frame the seat and backrest, woven in paper cord. The contrast between solid wood and the delicacy of the woven surface brings together functional beauty and refined craftsmanship, with textures reminiscent of traditional tatami mats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesigned for moments of pause, the Easy Chair offers dynamic comfort and adapts naturally to different postures. Suitable for dining, reading, or quiet rest, it reveals its quality through use, time, and touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinichiro Ogata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60986042188106,"sku":null,"price":3334.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/4173\/9594\/files\/image_56e90d43-9073-4090-be91-1a8df3542f9f.jpg?v=1769805578"},{"product_id":"easy-chair-copy-1","title":"Stool","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe OGATA Stool is part of the original OGATA furniture collection and is now available for purchase. Emblematic of OGATA Paris design, it embodies a subtle balance between the heritage of modernist furniture and references to Japanese aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrafted in teak wood, the stool follows a clear and restrained silhouette. The solid wooden structure is paired with a paper cord seat, bringing together the solidity of wood and the delicacy of woven material. The texture of the paper cord is reminiscent of traditional tatami mats, combining functional beauty with artisanal technique in a pure and understated form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinichiro Ogata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60986055262538,"sku":null,"price":1334.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/4173\/9594\/files\/Screenshot2026-01-30at20.48.00.png?v=1769806089"},{"product_id":"nunogi-three-tier-box","title":"NUNOGI Three Tier Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesigned by OGATA, the NUNOGI three-tier round box is a lacquered wood piece that embraces imperfection as part of its beauty. Originating in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, the work draws attention to an intermediate stage of the traditional lacquer process known as \u003ci\u003enunogi\u003c\/i\u003e—where cloth is applied to the wood. Rather than polishing the surface to a high gloss, OGATA intentionally leaves elements of the wood and linen exposed, creating a quiet dialogue between texture, material, and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe result is a layered object that feels both raw and refined. Each tier can be used to present sweets for tea ceremonies or arranged together as a stacked box for shared meals. Functional yet deeply expressive, the piece reflects a sensitivity to process, material honesty, and the beauty found in restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinichiro Ogata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60986078757194,"sku":null,"price":1467.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/4173\/9594\/files\/1774156___ThreeTieredBox_06.jpg?v=1769806229"},{"product_id":"nunogivase","title":"NUNOGI Vase","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe OGATA Vase is part of the OGATA furniture and object collection, reflecting the same refined dialogue between modernist design heritage and Japanese sensibility. Defined by a restrained silhouette and careful proportions, the vase is conceived as an object of quiet presence—designed to hold flowers, branches, or stand alone as a sculptural element within a space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach piece is shaped by skilled makers using traditional techniques, with close attention to proportion, balance, and surface finish. Rather than relying on industrial uniformity, the process allows for subtle variations that reveal the hand of the maker and the character of the material. The final result is refined and restrained, designed to age gracefully and to be experienced through daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinichiro Ogata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60986090324298,"sku":null,"price":1146.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/4173\/9594\/files\/1774157___Vase_01.jpg?v=1769806498"},{"product_id":"suiteki","title":"Suiteki","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInspired by the gentle movement of a rising water drop, the SUITEKI sauce pourer is shaped to echo the quiet rhythm of liquid in motion. Crafted in copper by skilled metalworkers in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture—an area renowned for its metalworking tradition—the piece balances softness of form with precision of craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe surface is treated to resist rapid discoloration, allowing the copper to age gradually and beautifully over time rather than developing heavy rust. The interior is finished with a lacquer coating, making the piece suitable for practical use. Originally conceived as a water dropper for ink painting, SUITEKI can also be used as a sauce pourer or a small flower vessel. Functional yet poetic, it is an object that reveals its character through time, touch, and everyday rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinichiro Ogata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60986109985098,"sku":null,"price":317.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/4173\/9594\/files\/0028_0411.jpg?v=1769807688"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/4173\/9594\/collections\/Agobay_Ogata_Paris_2L0A5485.webp?v=1769812250","url":"https:\/\/the-orb.com\/collections\/shinichiro-ogata.oembed","provider":"The Orb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}