This nice couple based in the USA, purchased a K-grade hinoki ofuro from us in 2005. Now, they decided to order wide hinoki planks – all heartwood to clad the ceiling and further upgrade their lovely bathroom.
The ofuro really looks brand new after 17 years, thanks for taking good care of it! I hope the natural feel of the ceiling and added hinoki fregrance can bring you happiness for the next 16 years to come!
Message from the client:
Iacopo – your tub and wainscotting looks wonderful I am sending you 10 pictures. Please feel free to use whatever works best for you All the best M.
a beautiful japanese ofuro. Who`s taking a bath here?
and, what is the cameraman doing with my hinoki bathtubs … ?
Last week I was interviewed for fuji television, the media coverage of the “new wave of the japanese bathing culture” is rising … and there I am in the spotlight again 🙂 !
they filmed in high vision the grain of our beautiful kiso valley hinoki.
Ikeda san was not so happy about entereing in the ofuro together…
But the hinoki fragrance made him relax almost instantly
The VTR will be broadcasted on 4/25 in the morning news on Fuji television (national programming) and will also contain an interview with a client from L.A.
I will keep you posted!
It sounds like a sweet match: a cabin in the Adirondack mountains and a japanese
soaking tub…
According to the client, the bathroom will have a traditional Japanese washing station and the tub will be free standing with water able to spill over all 4 sides.
We first made a quotation for this project about 6 months before and were pleased to be contacted again, as the sitework is progressing and reaching its final stages..
Hinoki wood tub AB grade (quartersawn) / L shaped corners
Dimensions are: L1400mm x W750mm x H640mm (ext. dim.) 550mm (deep) .
The bottom of the tub is finished with natural oil and the joints are realized with wooden dowels.
Accessories include an internal removable seat and traditional wood cover.
The corner joint is made in such a way that the water cannot reach the head of the planks (cut perpendicular to the wood veins) which is more vulnerable to water.
This tub is made with fine grain rare hinoki wood.
We could assemble some smaller planks we had in stock thus optimizing the use of the material.
Here are the details:
SIZE: L1300mm x W750mm x H640mm (external
dimensions) 560mm(depth) knotless natural Hinoki bathtub.
1) AB grade tub (quarter sawn) : 525,000. JPY
2) Packaging: 1650x850x920 wood box: 36,000. JPY
3) Shipment: please let us know exact address for a quotation.
(both air freight and sea freight so you can compare) (Use Paypal or contact us for wire transfer to our bank account in Japan.)
download the drawing in acrobat format: outlet091209.pdf immaculate interior side.
Here below are the dimensions:
D 500mm (19 3/4″ ) x W 640mm (25 1/4″) x H 200mm (7 5/8″) – ext. dimensions
Japanese Hinoki wood AB grade sink (quartersawn)
price: 320,000. JPY (includes the drain fitting) (packaging and shipping: non included)
please specify your address etc. so we can provide a quotation.
Of course, it would fit inside an ofuro so if you purchase together there would be no extra cost for packaging/shipping.
NOTE: we have currently 2 units in stock. If you are not in a hurry, we can also customize the size for you.
I obtained from the client permission to share here the project he did where he used our ofuro. He has a unique design touch and you can see also from his other projects that his approach is of full respect for each different house’s individuality and he is enhancing the space with wit and refined taste. We are now working on another project in Singapore! Exciting!! I think he may be very busy but you can try to contact him to operate magic also for your real estate assets!
Hi Iacopo, I hope you’re well. I’ve only just seen the ofuro-jiman contest email you sent earlier this week so I’m probably too late, but I thought I’d send you some photos of our ofuro anyway, in case you’d like to post them on Bartok’s instagram account?
As you may recall, we extended our house in London and created a new Japanese style wet room on the ground floor, complete with one of Bartok’s sawara ofuro and hinoki stool and bucket. I spend most Sunday evenings soaking in the wonderful ofuro! The view from the ofuro of a maple tree through the timber slatted screen helps me feel a little closer to Japan! Best regards, S.T.
And this can only be done … with a little help from my friends!
Especially all those who purchased an ofuro or bathroom accessories: please send me your photo and a short testimonial so I can post it to on the instagram page! Alternatively, if you posted some photos on your instagram account, let me know the link so I can re-post it!
And this can only be done … with a little help from my friends!
Especially all those who purchased an ofuro or bathroom accessories: please send me your photo and your story so I can post them to on the instagram page!
Alternatively, if you already posted your “ofuro jiman” photos on your instagram account, let me know the link so I can re-post it!
I hope that the aroma of hinoki and its bactericidal properties will keep you healthy in the body and spirit, through these uncertain times!
Please send your entries to japan<AT>bartokdesign<DOT>com and of course don`t forget to enter “ofuro jiman!” in the subject line! I am looking forward to it!!