OOKKUU™

The name OOKKUU is derived from the Japanese word "oku" (奥), which means inner layer or depth. In architecture, "oku" refers to the core spirit of a design and a deeper dimension of beauty. It also refers to the quality, truth and purpose of a design. We share these same values in our approach to the "art-of-making", referred to as "monozukuri" (ものづくり) in the Japanese philosophy of craftsmanship. We closely examine the core dimensions when we evaluate the pieces we offer-from the intention of an object's design, the process of making it, a sense of the object's presence, to its endurance over time-and aim to create collections that reflect our overall dedication to quality... OOKKUU (pronounced as Oh-koo) provides purely Japanese designed premium contract grade furniture, tableware and lighting for the North American market... The collections we offer are all made by specialist manufacturers in Japan. They demonstrate the attributes that OOKKUU values, and possess an expertise in..

Primary location: Thousand Oaks United States