A stool made from chestnut wood from Iwate Prefecture. It is dyed black by a method called iron mordant.

Iron mordant is in the material It is a method of dyeing by impregnating iron mordant liquid and reacting with a component called tannin. It is a method of dyeing fibers such as cloth, but it can also be applied to wood.

MOBLEY WORKS stools are usually made of oak, but this product is made of chestnut, which is rich in tannins.
First, the undercoat is first dyed with a fine powder called "pine soot ink". Next, when a mordant solution (a reaction of iron and vinegar) is applied, the tannins contained in the chestnut react and turn the wood black.

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COL: CHESTNUT-BLACK
SIZE: FREE
MATERIAL: CHESTNUT (Iwate chestnut tree)
W33cm D33cm SH60cm
Made in Japan

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MOBLEY WORKS is a workshop centered on woodwork by Rikiya Kaburioka. We accept orders for custom-made furniture and interior decorations that examine the background of the times, such as modern, country, shaker, and mid-century. Conscious of the beauty of the appearance, you can see the strength of the intention in the finished details. We are particular about using high-quality wood, and we manufacture custom-made furniture, interior moldings and door frames in our own factory. For stores and residences, we work with reliable staff to design and manufacture interiors, aiming to create interiors that have universality and originality.

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