Our Story
Natural Furniture
for Modern Living
Handcrafted solid wood pieces for interiors that value authenticity, beauty and time.
Who We Are
The Yori Story
Yori is a curated furniture studio dedicated to bringing the finest wabi-sabi and naturalistic solid wood pieces to your home. Our name — Yori — means “from” in Japanese, reflecting our deep respect for the origin of each material and the hands that shaped it.
We believe that furniture should carry meaning. That a table is not merely a surface, but a place where life happens. That a chair is not just somewhere to sit, but a form sculpted by nature and refined by human skill over decades.
We are passionate advocates for a more intentional way of living — one that respects history, embraces natural imperfection, and chooses quality over quantity.
Our Craftspeople
Master Artisans with Decades of Skill
Every Yori piece is handcrafted by master artisans who have spent decades perfecting the art of ageing, carving and finishing solid wood — skills passed down through generations and refined through years of working with the world’s most characterful timbers.
After order confirmation, our dedicated team provides photos and updates at each stage of production — giving you full visibility and peace of mind throughout the process.
Our artisan partners have completed major projects for boutique hotels, restaurants, private residences and cultural spaces worldwide — and now bring that same standard of excellence to homes through Yori.
Why Choose Yori
The Yori Difference
Solid elm, camphor, old maple and reclaimed antique wood. No veneers, no shortcuts, no compromise on the integrity of the material.
Every piece is handmade by artisans with decades of experience in ageing, carving, joinery and finishing techniques passed down through generations.
No two pieces are identical. Natural grain, live edges, knots and patina ensure every item is unique — furniture that grows more beautiful with age.
The Philosophy
Wabi-Sabi — Beauty in Imperfection
Wabi-sabi is a worldview centred on the acceptance of transience and imperfection — the beauty found in the weathered, the worn, the asymmetrical and the incomplete. It is the crack in a tea bowl, the silver in driftwood, the knot in a plank of old elm.
At Yori, we believe this is exactly what modern living needs more of. In a world of mass production and disposable goods, wabi-sabi furniture invites you to slow down, to appreciate depth over perfection, and to bring nature — in its truest, most honest form — into your home.
Each piece in our collection has been aged, shaped or left untouched precisely to honour this philosophy. The imperfections are not mistakes — they are the story.
Something Bespoke in Mind?
We work with our artisan partners to create custom pieces tailored to your exact specifications — dimensions, timber, finish, and form. If you have something particular in mind, we would love to hear about it.