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A works

A works

Home Goods
Kyoto / NantanUpdated 6/18/2026

A value-added artisan workshop in Miyama, Kyoto, crafting wood interior goods imbued with the stories of reclaimed materials. Using North American barn wood sourced from demolished barns, reclaimed Japanese cedar scaffolding boards retired from domestic construction sites, and hand-selected solid hardwoods including oak, walnut, and hickory, A works creates frames and interior pieces that celebrate each material's individual character. Rather than uniformity, the workshop's philosophy prizes the unique grain, marks, and patina that only time can create — making it a natural fit for brands that want to embed authentic material provenance and craft narratives into their identity. Exhibited at EXTRA PREVIEW; recognized as an official Nantan City furusato nozei return-gift provider.

Reclaimed wood upcyclingNorth American barn woodJapanese reclaimed scaffolding boardSolid hardwood (oak, walnut, hickory)Unique character per pieceVintage and artisan craft qualityEXTRA PREVIEW exhibitorIn-house Japanese workshop (Kyoto, Miyama)

Order overview

Minimum order
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Sample
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Lead time
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Items and categories

Home GoodsDecor, Furniture, Other

Order fit

Supported products

  • Barn wood frames and wall décor (BARN DOOR line: North American reclaimed barn wood; custom sizes noted on some products)
  • Interior goods, fixtures, and shelving from reclaimed scaffolding boards (Rustic line: Japanese cedar boards cleaned and de-nailed for reuse)
  • Premium hardwood frames in oak, walnut, and hickory (timber timber timber line: launched 2024)

Best for

  • Lifestyle or interior brands whose identity centers on natural, vintage, or upcycled aesthetics
  • Brands seeking clear differentiation from mass-market goods by embedding material provenance and craft narratives into their products
  • Teams in gift, store fixture, or interior goods categories exploring small-run custom wood items with size and material specifications

Checks before inquiry

  • OEM/ODM terms are not explicitly stated. Direct inquiry is required to confirm whether contract manufacturing is available and under what conditions.
  • MOQ, lead times, sample pricing, and export capabilities are not publicly disclosed.
  • Only Japanese communication is confirmed; availability in English or other languages should be verified.

Lot guidance

No publicly stated MOQ. The BARN DOOR line notes custom-size availability on select products, suggesting small-run and bespoke consultation may be possible rather than high-volume mass production. Requires confirmation.

Sample terms

No public information on sample production or shipping. Consultation-based prototype work may be possible. Requires confirmation.

Service scope

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Planning and design proposal

Needs confirmation

Sample development and testing

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Material and packaging sourcing

Needs confirmation

Mass production and processing

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Quality, certification, and labeling

Needs confirmation

Packing, kitting, and logistics

Needs confirmation

Quality and certifications

In-house production at the Miyama, Kyoto workshop is confirmed. The Rustic line includes cleaning, nail removal, and material selection steps for reclaimed scaffolding boards. Holds secondhand dealer license (No. 612380830002). Manufacturing certifications such as ISO require confirmation.

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

Small owned factory in Miyama, Kyoto (specific equipment not disclosed)Planer finishing process (equipment ownership not disclosed)Reclaimed-wood cleaning and nail-removal process (equipment ownership not disclosed)Buttermilk-paint and aging process (equipment ownership not disclosed)Custom-size processing capability (specific equipment not disclosed)

Supported materials

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

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