Hafu desk, 55 x 90 cm, natural

Ishinomaki Laboratory’s Hafu desk was created by designer Keiji Ashizawa out of a need for a compact workspace for his school-age daughters. The wooden desk is designed with simplicity, versatility and longevity in mind: large hooks on each side help keep school bags organised, while drawers beneath the tabletop are accessible from both sides – making it easy to transform Hafu from a desk into a two-person dining table.

Made from Japanese hardwood, each desk features unique, expressive wood grain patterns. The laminated surface adds a protective layer, ensuring durability for everyday use. With its minimalist look, the Hafu desk fits seamlessly into home offices, children’s rooms or dining areas alike.

Keiji Ashizawa

callyIshinomaki Laboratory is a Japanese furniture brand that emerged in the aftermath of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami. Originally founded as an open DIY-style workshop, it offered residents of Ishinomaki a hands-on way to rebuild, repair and come together through shared projects. Among other initiatives, Ishinomaki Laboratory worked with the local community to create benches for an outdoor cinema, while workshops launched in collaboration with furniture manufacturer Herman Miller helped bring professional furniture design into everyday life.

Since then, Ishinomaki Laboratory has grown into the world’s first DIY furniture brand, offering a wide selection of high-quality, creativity-driven wooden furniture – all crafted locally in Japan.