Yuzo Komada Wood Plate

Available from Art on the Table when we last checked. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

Yuzo Komada is a wood craftsman based in Saitama, just north of Tokyo. He began his career creating furniture and, since 2020, has expanded his practice to include handcrafted plates and vases. His work showcases the natural beauty of wood—either left untreated or stained deep black through a traditional method of rubbing oxidized iron onto the surface. This technique reacts with the wood’s natural tannins, resulting in a rich, organic black finish that highlights the material’s character and de