A Living Work of Art: The Monkeypod Coffee Table

This monkeypod coffee table highlights the organic beauty of the wood, with its natural edges and deep, warm tones that move from golden honey to dark chocolate.

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Custom Hawaiian Koa TV Stand with Cedar Sliding Doors

This custom 8-foot TV stand highlights the beauty of Hawaiian koa wood, known for its rich color, flowing grain, and connection to the islands. The cabinet body is built from solid koa, giving the piece warmth, strength, and a timeless presence within the room.

A Custom Monkeypod Coffee Table Set with Modern Geometric Design

These custom monkeypod coffee tables by Satoshi Yamauchi in Honolulu, Hawaii, were designed for a family looking for something truly unique. The rich grain and warm tones of the monkeypod wood make each table one of a kind, while the geometric bases and optional glass top add a modern touch.

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Custom walnut credenzas for an office

Custom made walnut credenza for an office in Honolulu. It can house visual audio equipment.

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Mango slab dining table

Mango slab dining table custom made in Honolulu, Hawaii. Made of salvaged mango wood.

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Monkeypod countertop for a reception desk

Monkeypod countertops for a reception desk and work station

Monkeypod dining table made in Honolulu, Hawaii

This is a unique live edge Hawaiian monkeypod dining table we made for a client who commissioned to build a series of furniture for their new home. We currently have two more slabs from the same tree. Give us a call or an email if you’re interested in a dining table made out from a very similar slab.

Custom made walnut storage cabinet

This is a custom made walnut cabinet designed for an office space. It is made of solid walnut wood. The wenge drawer pulls were also custom built to match the overall cabinet design.

cabinets, Custom Furniture, honolulu, Hawaii, Office furniture, Walnut woodSatoshi YamauchiOctober 10, 2023walnut, wood, furniture, storage, office, office cabinet, cabinet, honoluu, hawaii

Old koa shelves repurposed into a dining table

Our customer brought in some old koa shelves to build a new dining table. We were surprised at first to be told that they came from Vladimir Ossipoff’s longtime home in Honolulu. We felt that the shelves were a piece of history right there...

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Monekypod dining table with metal legs

This is a monkeypod dining table we built a while ago. We matched the wood top with metal legs. The plain sawn monkeypod pieces were gorgeous with a lot of swirly characteristics.

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Custom live edge monkeypod desk

Here’s an example of a live edge monkeypod desk we built recently. Finished with Rubio Monocoat for a soft touch and easy repair in the future.

Monkeypod bookcase

Here is an example of how you can utilize local Hawaii grown monkeypod wood into a large wall unit. This 11 feet wide bookcase can accommodate a lot of books or can be used as a display shelves.

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Cafe style monkeypod nook tables

These are our most recent build. We handcrafted two cafe style nook tables for a kitchen. The Ohana intends to use this space mainly for breakfast. The compact size of these tables allow for easy in-and-out.

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Teak counter made for Wayfinder Hotel, Cafe A-Side

Here’s our latest teak counter that we made for a new cafe that opened in the newly renovated Wayfinder Hotel in Waikiki.

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George Nakashima inspired dining table made in Hawaii

The table was built entirely of black American walnut. Sized at L90” x W38” x H29”, this table can seat up to 8 people. The slim table top gives this dining table a light look. T

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Coffee table and end table with secret drawers

Here’s our most recent creation. A matching coffee table and end table with secret drawers.

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Big Island cedar coffee table

A unique coffee table made with a beautiful piece of Big Island cedar. This is a cross cut slab so it reveals the many growth rings on the slab.

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Custom bench made out of live edge monkeypod slab

Here’s our latest custom made monkeypod slab bench. This bench was designed and built by furniture maker, Satoshi Yamauchi right here in Honolulu.

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Mango chair wins 1st place at the Hawaii Woodshow 2021

Satoshi Yamauchi collaborated with Michael Bennett, local artist, to create this unique mango chair. The chair won First Place in the First Time Entrants category at the Hawaii Woodshow 2021.

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Custom console table with live edge top and triangle base

This console table is one of our latest creations. A monkeypod slab was matched with a triangular base. It was intended to be playful yet elegant. The blond tips on the monkeyopod slab top is a beautiful touch to this unique piece of custom furniture.

Satoshi Yamauchi’s recent works