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Memories crafted through
spatial and sensory dialogue

MAS is a furniture brand that takes on the challenge of working with a variety of Japanese-grown wood, including coniferous species, drawing out its quiet beauty through a combination of structure, technology and creativity. Rich expressions such as knotty grains and colour fluctuations, traditionally removed from furniture materials, are embraced and explored as a new source of beauty.

MAS furniture creates spatial and sensory dialogue, crafting memories that endure. Each form is simple and dignified, possessing a delicate strength and room for interpretation. Born from collaborations with designers from Japan and abroad, the products find balance between freedom of expression and precision of construction. Tactile qualities, spatial harmony and character nurtured over time – these characteristics combine to leave a lasting impression.

The brand’s name symbolises the order and precision of masu, a traditional Japanese measuring tool, and the challenge of using domestic wood for mass production. Beyond the production of furniture, it aims to lay a foundation for the future of Japanese forests and woodworking culture, building new value between craft and industry.

Blending seamlessly into daily life, MAS furniture nurtures aesthetics and creativity to embody a new universality for the world today.

Environment

The Essence of MAS 01 : 森を想う、ひとつの選択 Acting with the forest in mind

Environment

The Essence of MAS 01

森を想う、ひとつの選択

Acting with the forest in mind

木材を使うことで森を守り、未来の環境を育てる。
MAS の家具は、単なる「モノ」ではなく、
自然と人との
関係性 をつなぎ直す“循環の一部” です。
あなたが選ぶ一脚の椅子が、未来の森づくりに繋がります。

The use of wood supports the forest, nurturing the future environment.
MAS furniture moves beyond just being a product,
forming part of a cycle that reconnects people and nature.
Even the choice of a single chair can shape the forests of tomorrow.

Environment

The Essence of MAS 01

森林資源の循環を目指して

For the circulation of forest resources

国土の3分の2が森林に覆われた日本ですが、
そのうち4割は人の手で大切に育てられた針葉樹の人工林が占めています。
1960年代から積極的に行われてきた植林は、
半世紀以上のときを経て豊かに育ち、まさにいま有効活用のときを迎えています。
MASでは、今まで難しいとされてきた針葉樹を使った家具作りに挑戦し、
未利用材の有効活用を実現します。

Two-thirds of Japan’s landmass is covered by forests,
40 percent of which are coniferous and have been cultivated by human hands.
Tree-planting initiatives have been actively pursued since the 1960s and now,
having been nurtured for more than half a century,
the time has come to find an effective use for these resources.
MAS takes on the challenge of making furniture from coniferous woods,
while also making effective use of unutilised materials.

Environment

The Essence of MAS 01

持続可能な森づくりを目指して

Towards sustainable forest cultivation

MASを生産しているカリモク家具では世界の森林認証制度である
FSCⓇとPEFCのCoC認証を取得しています。
MASのものづくりでは、管理された森の材料を、
製材・製造過程、お届けするまで、責任をもって行なっており、
持続可能な森づくりと、森林に従事する人々の持続的な社会に貢献しています。

MAS products are manufactured by Karimoku Furniture,
which has received a CoC (Chain of Custody) certification from
the FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) and
PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification).
Starting with materials sourced from Karimoku-managed forests,
MAS takes responsibility for every stage of production,
from timber processing to manufacture and delivery,
contributing to sustainable models for forest cultivation and
the people involved in the forestry industry.

Physicality

The Essence of MAS 02 : 静かに寄り添い、時を重ねる Quietly nestling into daily life

Physicality

The Essence of MAS 02

静かに寄り添い、時を重ねる

Quietly nestling into daily life

華やかさよりも、そばにある安心感を。
MAS の家具は、目立たず控えめでありながら、
生活に寄り添い、使う人の感性に応える存在です。
年月を重ねるほどに味わいを増し、共に暮らしを育てていきます。

MAS furniture aims for peace of mind rather than extravagance.
Modest and unobtrusive, each piece nestles into daily life,
responding to the user’s sensibilities.
With a character that deepens over time,
it continues to grow with its surroundings.

Physicality

The Essence of MAS 02

人間工学に基づいた確かな使用感

Reliability born from ergonomic design

MASは、身体の構造や動きを丁寧に見つめ、
人間工学の知見をもとに快適さを追求して設計されて
います。
シンプルでありながら多様なシーンを支える、
確かな使用感を備えたラインナップが揃っています。

Designed with an emphasis on comfort,
MAS furniture takes into account the structure and
movements of the human body.
Simple yet catering to a wide range of scenes,
the lineup features products designed with reliability in mind.

Physicality

The Essence of MAS 02

暮らしのリズムに寄り添う、
心地よいかたち

Comfortable forms align with life’s rhythms

暮らしの中での人々の動き方や、身体のあり方を大切にしています。
シンプルなかたちの中に込められた細やかな配慮が、
日々の暮らしにそっと寄り添い、心地よい時間をもたらしてくれます。

MAS places importance on the way people move
through the course of daily life.
Simple forms are the culmination of careful considerations,
gently bringing comfort as a companion from one day to the next.

Intelligence

The Essence of MAS 03 : 樹木の特性を生かしたデザイン Designs enhancing the characteristics of trees

Intelligence

The Essence of MAS 03

樹木の特性を生かしたデザイン

Designs enhancing the characteristics of trees

MASでは、ヒノキをはじめとする多様な木材を用い、
それぞれの樹種が持つ特性や個性を丁寧に引き出すデザインを心がけています。
たとえば、耐久性や耐熱性に優れたヒノキは、古くから柱や構造材として
親しまれてきた素材。
MASではそのやさしく柔らかな表情を活かし、従来の無骨な針葉樹の家具とは異なる、
現代の暮らしに自然と馴染むかたちへと昇華させています。

Crafted from Hinoki cypress and various other woods,
MAS furniture is designed to draw out the unique character and
individuality of each species.
For example, Hinoki cypress is known for its durability and heat resistance,
leading to a long history of use as pillars and
in other structural applications.
MAS seeks to leverage the wood’s soft,
gentle appearance to create pieces that blend naturally into contemporary life,
contrasting the rustic styles typical of coniferous wood furniture.

Intelligence

The Essence of MAS 03

ヒノキの持つ効果

The power of Hinoki cypress

ヒノキには抗菌・抗酸化作用のほか、精油成分に含まれる
「フィトンチッド」と呼ばれる樹木由来の香りが自律神経に作用し、
リラックスやストレス軽減の効果があることも知られています。
MASの「VK Divider Short/Long」や「WK Bath Stool S/L」は、
ヒノキの風合いと香りを丁寧に引き出したプロダクト。
ほのかに漂う木の香りが、空間に穏やかな心地よさを与えてくれます。

Hinoki cypress not only possesses anti-bacterial and anti-oxidising properties,
but releases essential oils known as phytoncides,
which are known to stimulate the autonomic nervous system,
promoting relaxation and reducing stress.
The VK Divider Short/Long and WK Bath Stool S/L are designed to draw out the wood’s texture and subtle scent,
filling their surroundings with an air of calm.

Intelligence

The Essence of MAS 03

飾らない木の、美しさを

The beauty of unadorned wood

白木の美しい木目をそのまま活かした「ヒノキキナリ」。
削りすぎず、塗りすぎず、木が本来持つ色、
表情、質感をそのまま受け入れ、形にしています。
自然のままの風合いが、日常の中に静かに溶け込み、
空間にあたたかさと深みをもたらします。

Hinoki Kinari utilises the beautiful woodgrain of the unfinished material.
The wood’s colours, expressions and textures are embraced,
removing the need for excessive sanding and coating.
Its natural complexion blends into daily life,
bringing depth and a sense of warmth.

Intelligence

The Essence of MAS 03

自然から導かれた美しいMASの
カラーバリエーション

Beautiful colours inspired by nature

森林の深緑から着想した「フォレストグリーン」と、
樹木を支える土壌をイメージした「ソイルブラウン」。
塗装に使用している「セン」は、美しい木目が特徴の広葉樹です。
ただし、無垢のままでは温度や湿度の変化に弱く、変形しやすいため、
これまで日本ではあまり活用されてきませんでした。
MASでは、木目の美しさを活かしながら塗装を施すことで、
耐久性を高め、センの持つ魅力を最大限に引き出しています。

From the deep green of the forest to the brown of the soil,
MAS finds inspiration in the colours of nature.
The brand’s painted furniture is made from wood from the castor aralia tree,
a hardwood species known for its beautiful grain.
When left in its pure form,
the material is vulnerable to changes in temperature and humidity,
which has restricted its use in Japan until now.
The application of paint not only enhances the material’s durability,
but highlights the beauty of its characteristic grain.

Technique

The Essence of MAS 04 : 難しい木に、やさしい技術を。 Gentle techniques for challenging wood

Technique

The Essence of MAS 04

難しい木に、やさしい技術を

Gentle techniques for challenging wood

針葉樹や未利用材。加工が難しいとされる木こそ、MASの挑戦の原点です。
カリモクの精緻な技術と設計によって、やわらかく、折れやすい木を、
強く、美しい家具へと仕立て上げています。
そのひとつひとつが、職人の知恵と誇りの結晶です。

Coniferous woods and unutilised materials.
MAS’s challenge begins with the question of processing.
Drawing on Karimoku’s sophisticated technology and design expertise,
soft and fragile wood is transformed into strong, beautiful furniture.
Within each and every piece is the wisdom and pride of its makers.

Technique

The Essence of MAS 04

品質と安全性を両立した管理体制

Management system balancing quality and safety

お客様の安心・安全を最優先に考え、製品の強度だけでなく、
業務プロセス、素材の評価、製品管理に至るまで、
すべての工程で厳しい基準を設けて管理しています。
また、強度試験でも高い基準をクリアした、
安全・安心な製品だけをお客様のもとへお届けしています。

Placing the highest priority on safety and reliability has led to
the establishment of strict standards for
not only the strength of MAS products,
but the operational processes, evaluation of materials,
quality management and all other facets of manufacturing.
Only the products that have met the requirements of
strength testing are delivered to the customer.

Technique

The Essence of MAS 04

高い基準を保つ、確かな強度

Reliable strength built on the highest standards

製品に対する品質の確保、安心、安全性を最優先に考え、
カリモク家具では非常に厳しい強度試験を行っています。
その試験方法と判定基準は、
公の基準を参考にしながら長年改訂を重ねてきました。
そのことで高水準の家具づくりの仕組みを構築しています。

Karimoku Furniture undertakes strength testing to
exceptionally high standards,
ensuring the quality, reliability and safety of all products.
While referencing public standards,
testing methods and criteria have been revised over
the span of many years,
allowing for the establishment of a system for
manufacturing furniture of the highest standard.

Sociability

The Essence of MAS 05 : 地域に根差した国産材の応用 Local materials connected to place

Sociability

The Essence of MAS 05

地域に根差した国産材の応用

Local materials connected to place

MASでは、日本各地の多様な国産材を家具として活用する取り組みも行っています。
写真は、石川県珠洲市の仮設住宅団地に納品された「WK Chair 01」。
地元産の能登ヒバを用いて製作されました。
地域の木を生かし、樹種の特性に応じた家具づくりを進めることも、
MASの大切な活動のひとつです。

MAS utilises a wide variety of wood from all over Japan.
The photos shows the WK Chair 01, made using local Noto Hiba cypress,
at a temporary housing complex in Suzu, Ishikawa prefecture.
One of the brand’s key activities is utilising local tree species and
producing furniture tailored to the characteristics of their wood.

Sociability

The Essence of MAS 05

未利用材に、新たな価値を

Finding new value in unutilised materials

MASのデザインは、未利用・低利用の針葉樹や広葉樹、小径木、根曲材など、
多様な国産材を活かすことを前提に構成されています。
これらの木材はこれまで、建築材や紙パルプ、燃料チップなどに使われることが多く、
家具用材として適正な価格で流通する機会は限られていました。
MASでは、家具用材として積極的に取り入れることで、
素材の価値を高めながら、国内林業の持続的な循環に貢献しています。

The MAS approach to design is based on
utilising domestic materials ranging from unused and unutilised conifers,
hardwoods, low-diameter trees and bent-root timber.
Until now, these materials have been confined to use as construction materials,
paper pulp and fuel chips, while opportunities for their distribution as
reasonably priced furniture materials were also limited.
MAS works to incorporate them into furniture,
increasing their value while contributing to
a sustainable cycle for Japan’s forestry industry.

Sociability

The Essence of MAS 05

木工技術の活用と継承

Techniques linking past, present and future

MASでは、国産材の個性を活かしながら、
伝統的な木工技術による丁寧なものづくりを大切にしています。
細部にまで木の表情を引き出す仕上げは、熟練した職人の手によるものです。
そして、その技術を次の世代へとつなげていくことも、
MASのものづくりにおける、欠かせない役割のひとつです。

MAS places value on considered craftsmanship based on
traditional woodworking techniques and utilising the individuality of each material.
Highly skilled craftspeople take pride in drawing out the material’s natural beauty,
all the way down the finest details.
The brand also plays an essential role in
ensuring these techniques are passed down to the next generation.

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