Yota Tsunoda: Introducing "Common," a line of affordably priced tableware
Yota Kakuda
A company supporting the core of Japanese manufacturing takes charge of production.
New Tableware "Common" Designed by Yota Kakuda
First unveiled in January at "Maison & Objet" in Paris, the new tableware series "Common" by Yota Kakuda was subsequently announced and released in New York and Japan. The brand, offering a rich variety of ceramics, glassware, and cutlery, is drawing attention for its delicate designs that meticulously consider every detail.
Text by Makoto KAJII (OPENERS)
Timeless Designs That Seem to Have Always Existed
Common means shared, ordinary, without special status, or conventional. The designs by product designer Yota Kakuda are characterized by carefully refined forms that maximize functionality and practicality for their intended use, deliberately avoiding the pursuit of specific styles or unique decorations.
Combining ease of use with universality that naturally blends into various settings, the brand has established a stable production system while prioritizing design.
The initial series is manufactured by companies that form the backbone of Japanese craftsmanship, including Saikai Toki (ceramics), Toyo Sasaki Glass (glassware), and Tsubame Shinko Kogyo (cutlery), all renowned for their stable production capabilities.
Designer Yota Kakuda commented, "I designed tableware that feels as if it has always existed, for today's era. Its understated presence allows it to seamlessly complement the tableware you already own. It was also designed with the goal of keeping prices down, making it very affordable. Please try holding and using it."
The ideal is tableware that integrates into diverse dining cultures across various countries and regions, becoming cherished through use. The designs, meticulously crafted down to the smallest detail, possess both practicality and universality. We aim for these to be everyday tableware, unbound by place, people, or time.
Common Product Lineup
Plates (150mm / 180mm / 210mm / 240mm / Oval 270mm) from ¥500,
Bowls (120mm / 150mm / 180mm / 210mm / Oval 270mm) from ¥500,
Tumblers (200ml) ¥500, Wine Glasses (215mm) ¥1000,
Table Spoons / Table Forks / Table Knives / Dessert Spoons /
Soup Spoons / Teaspoons / Cake Spoons / Butter Knives from ¥500,
Pots (1000ml) ¥4500, Mugs (330ml), Soup Mugs (380ml) ¥1300
Inquiries
Tokyo Saikai Co., Ltd.
Tel. 03-6431-0062
http://www.tokyosaikai.com
Tableware "Common"
http://commontableware.com/
Yota KAKUDA
Designer. Born in Sendai. Moved to the UK in 2003, gaining experience at the offices of AZUMI and Ross Lovegrove. Graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2007. After returning to Japan, he worked for MUJI before establishing YOTA KAKUDA DESIGN in 2011. He has collaborated with Ligne Roset, KIRIN, MUJI, ICHIRO, and others.
http://www.yotakakuda.com
Saikai Toki Co., Ltd. (Ceramics)
Kaoru Kodama, from a family of kiln owners in Hasami Town, Nagasaki Prefecture, began wholesaling ceramics with a single cart in 1946. Saikai Toki Co., Ltd. was established in 1957. Today, it has grown into a specialized ceramics trading company representing 120 kiln owners in the Hizen region of Kyushu, centered around Hasami and Arita.
http://www.saikaitoki.co.jp
Toyo Sasaki Glass Co., Ltd. (Glassware)
In 2002, two long-established companies, Toyo Glass (formerly Shimada Glass, founded 1888) and Sasaki Glass (founded 1902), merged. They have developed original glass manufacturing technologies, such as the new type of crystal glass "Fine Crystal" and the reinforced glass for commercial use "HS Hard Strong." They offer a wide range of products for both professional and general household use.
http://www.sasaki.co.jp
Tsubame Shinko Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Cutlery)
Began manufacturing knives as the Koyanagi Knife Factory in 1919. Reorganized into Tsubame Shinko Kogyo Co., Ltd. in 1943. They have released various types of designed cutlery, including the series "TI-1," which won the Good Design Award and Germany's iF Award. They are also involved in a wide range of activities, such as manufacturing road signs and reflectors.
http://www.tsubame-shinko.co.jp