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A works

A works

Home Goods
Kyoto / NantanUpdated 6/19/2026

A small-scale craft workshop based in Miyama, Kyoto, specializing in wood-based interior goods and frames. Operating three brand lines — BARN DOOR (reclaimed North American barn wood), Rustic (repurposed Japanese cedar scaffolding boards), and timber timber timber (premium oak, walnut, and hickory) — A works transforms each material's history into tangible product storytelling. The studio's competitive edge lies in the visual personality of aged materials, their upcycling narrative, and handcrafted texture that mass production cannot replicate. No formal OEM/ODM terms are published, but custom sizing is available for select BARN DOOR products, making A works a compelling partner for small-batch original projects in lifestyle, interior, and gift categories.

Transforms reclaimed wood character into brand narrativeStrong alignment with upcycling and sustainability positioningThree brand lines for distinct aesthetics — vintage, natural, or premiumRare materials: North American barn wood and Japanese cedar scaffolding boardsCustom sizing potentially availableAdopted as Nantan City hometown tax return gift

Order overview

Minimum order
Needs confirmation
Sample
Custom quote
Lead time
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Items and categories

Home GoodsDecor, Furniture, Other

Order fit

Supported products

  • BARN DOOR: Wood frames and interior goods made from reclaimed North American barn wood
  • Rustic: Wood interior items crafted from repurposed Japanese cedar construction scaffolding boards
  • timber timber timber: Premium new-wood frame line in oak, walnut, and hickory (launched 2024)

Best for

  • Lifestyle, interior, and gift brands seeking a natural, vintage, sustainable, or handcrafted aesthetic
  • Retail fixture and display projects that leverage material storytelling to stand apart from mass-produced alternatives

Checks before inquiry

  • OEM/ODM terms are not explicitly stated. MOQ, lead times, sample conditions, and pricing must all be confirmed on inquiry.
  • As a small craft workshop, this supplier may not be suitable for high-volume, fast-turnaround, or low-unit-price projects.

Lot guidance

As a small craft studio, large-volume mass production is not the core offering. Best suited for custom-sized or small-batch original projects. Minimum order quantity should be confirmed on inquiry.

Sample terms

Sample production and shipping terms are not publicly stated; please inquire directly.

Service scope

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Planning and design proposal

Needs confirmation

Sample development and testing

Needs confirmation

Material and packaging sourcing

Supported

Mass production and processing

Needs confirmation

Quality, certification, and labeling

Needs confirmation

Packing, kitting, and logistics

Needs confirmation

Quality and certifications

In-house workshop production confirmed. Rustic line includes cleaning and de-nailing of salvaged scaffolding boards. Holds antique dealer license No. 612380830002. ISO and other certifications should be confirmed on inquiry.

Certifications

Not confirmed in public information

Sustainability

Not confirmed in public information

Published information may include supplier-provided or operator-verified details. Confirm specifics during your inquiry.

Track record

Past clients

Confidential

Production countries

Japan

Equipment and materials

Manufacturing equipment and resources

Owned small-scale factory in Miyama, KyotoReclaimed scaffolding-board cleaning and nail-removal processButtermilk-paint and aging processCustom-size woodworking capabilitySpecific owned equipment is not disclosed

Supported materials

North American reclaimed barn woodReclaimed Japanese cedar scaffold boardsSolid oakSolid walnutSolid Japanese walnutWood finishes and paints

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