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Inspired by the Traditional Japanese Hinoki Bathtub
Inspired by the traditional Japanese hinoki wooden bathtub, crafted from assembled wooden staves into a cylindrical form. The comfort of sitting within the tub, immersed deeply in warm water up to the shoulders, is a bathing experience rooted in Japanese tradition. This cylindrical stainless steel bathtub brings that timeless bathing style into a contemporary form.
Subtle folds reminiscent of wooden staves create gentle gradations of light across the matte silver surface of the stainless steel.
The scent of Hinoki
Inspired by hinoki wooden balls traditionally floated in bathwater to enjoy their natural fragrance, a small hinoki ball is attached to the end of the chain connected to the drain plug.
As the bathtub fills with water, the chain sinks beneath the surface while the wooden ball floats gently above. Lift it from the water and bring it close to your face to enjoy the fresh, delicate scent of hinoki.
The bathing traditions and forms that have long been part of Japanese culture are reinterpreted through a new material.
A Softly Contoured Hinoki Step
Inspired by stepping stones in a Japanese garden, this hinoki wooden step features softly rounded contours.
Each piece is carefully shaped and finished by hand by artisans specializing in traditional hinoki bathtubs.
The simple act of stepping into the bath creates a gentle transition from everyday life to a moment of bathing.
Gentle to the touch
Above all, the most important aspect of a bathtub is how it feels against the skin.
Every curve of the interior and base, and every softened edge, has been carefully refined through repeated prototyping and millimeter-level adjustments.
The entire interior is designed to feel smooth against the skin, while the edges of the exterior are carefully finished and checked by hand to ensure a comfortable touch.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: Ø850 × H700 mm (Overall) / Ø800 × H630 mm, R30 bottom corners (Interior)
Material: SUS304 Stainless Steel
Finish: #180 Vibration Finish (Interior & Exterior)
Spray-applied polyurethane foam insulation (Behind the tub walls)
Feet: M12 Adjustable Leveling Feet
Price: TBD
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