One of a Kind — Marquetry Tray

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Each one-of-a-kind MORI KOUGEI tray has its own character, created through combinations of natural wood veneer. Even within the same design, the grain and materials make every piece different. Explore the series below.

Rays Tray
Single-species · Radial
Rays Tray
Radial Veneer Pattern

Veneer from a single wood species is arranged radially from the centre, forming a pattern like rays of light. Its appearance shifts with the angle of the light: a design at the heart of MORI KOUGEI.

ISŌ
Figured grain · Bookmatch
ISŌ
ISŌ — A Special Expression of RAYS

Rare figured veneers, including Claro Walnut, are arranged in bookmatched compositions. These one-of-a-kind pieces offer a distinctive expression of the RAYS series, highlighting the character of the material itself.

KŌSŌ
Multi-species · Light Strata
KŌSŌ
KŌSŌ — Layers of Light

Pale woods are arranged in layers that evoke light passing through them. Subtle gradations of light merge with the texture of the wood in each one-of-a-kind piece.

TESSELLATION
Multi-species · Pentagon Tessellation
PENTA–DRIFT
A Flow of Pentagons

A tessellation of pentagonal pieces in approximately 30 wood species. The colours of the different woods resonate within a composition that flows between order and variation.

SHŌSEKI
Multi-species · Star Tessellation
SHŌSEKI
SHŌSEKI — Star Tessellation

A crystalline arrangement of star-shaped pieces in approximately 30 wood species. These one-of-a-kind pieces explore the possibilities of marquetry, bringing diversity into an ordered composition.

KŌSHI
Single-species · Grid
KŌSHI
Grid Pattern

A single wood species is arranged in a grid or checkerboard pattern. Intersecting grain directions create geometric depth and rhythm.

ISŌ–GRID
Figured grain · Grid Bookmatch
ISŌ–GRID
Grid — Special Edition

A rare-figure interpretation of KŌSHI. Grain bookmatched vertically and horizontally creates a kaleidoscopic effect within the grid.

SŌSEKI
Multi-species · Horizontal Strata
SŌSEKI
SŌSEKI — Horizontal Layers

A striped composition of different wood species arranged in horizontal layers. The quiet rhythm recalls geological strata, with contrasts between the colours of each material.

AMU
Multi-species · Woven
AMU
Woven Pattern

Veneer is combined in a composition that suggests weaving. Each one-of-a-kind piece brings together the softness of a textile-like pattern and the firmness of wood.

Other Marquetry
Other · Various Techniques
Other Marquetry
Other Marquetry

One-of-a-kind trays in a range of techniques and compositions beyond the series above.

Each piece is one of a kind and is no longer available once sold.
Colours in photographs may vary depending on your display. Natural wood varies in grain and colour from piece to piece.