Makoto Koizumi
Conceptualizing living instruments
With beginnings in architecture, Makoto Koizumi soon shifted focus to industrial design as he sought to influence lives on a more intimate, everyday level. Now, his work has been connecting manufacturers with consumers for over thirty years. Spanning a diverse range of materials and industries, his designs are unified by their clean lines, creative forms, and thoughtful details. Each piece stands out for its simplicity, versatility, and beautiful functionality. Koizumi Studio is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Kaico Enamel Cup - Large
Makoto Koizumi for Shoei Industrial (iron) and Nitto (enamel)I am a Large Enamel Cup. No need to fight tooth and nails with me to go anywhere. I'm always up for an adventure!
$75
Kaico Enamel Cup - Small
Makoto Koizumi for Shoei Industrial (iron) and Nitto (enamel)I am a Small Enamel Cup. Nothing better than having a cool drink under blue skies. That's why life with me is always a picnic.
$65
Camp Mess Tin Pot
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a Camp Mess Tin Pot. I'm burning to know who's calling me a mess? On the contrary, I'll cook up a neat tent-side feast without the fuss.
Starting at $75
Stainless Steel Grip Tongs
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am Stainless Steel Grip Tongs. Sometimes you just need that black glove treatment.
$30
Stainless Steel Tongs
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am Stainless Steel Tongs. Spatulas are too timid. I go in with both hands.
$30
Paper Towel Holder - Maple
Makoto KoizumiI am a Maple Paper Towel Holder. A fresh roll of paper towels is my favorite accessory.
$95
Toilet Paper Holder - Maple
Makoto KoizumiI am a Maple Toilet Paper Holder. I don't have the most glamorous job, but you'd miss me if I quit.
$65
Futon Brush - "I"
Makoto Koizumi for AsahinekoI am an "I" Futon Brush. I put the "I in "Immaculate."
$85
Futon Brush - "Y"
Makoto Koizumi for AsahinekoI am a "Y" Futon Brush. When I see dirt and dust run amok, I ask myself, "Y?"
$95
Small Wood Plate - Tagaya Wood
Makoto Koizumi for Nalata NalataI am a Tagaya Small Wood Plate. The darker the wood plate, the sweeter its grain.
$35
Pulley Pendant Lamp (OUT OF STOCK)
Makoto KoizumiI am a Pulley Pendant Lamp. I'm easily turned on, I adjust quickly to change, and I love hanging out.
$980
Ori Bowl
Makoto Koizumi for NousakuI am an Ori Bowl. Finely folded sides like an origami sculpture, but I promise I’m more useful.
Starting at $70
Tare Bowl
Makoto Koizumi for NousakuI am a Tare Bowl. I'm a little bowl of tin. Fill me up and then dip in!
Starting at $70
Yure Cup
Makoto Koizumi for NousakuI am a Yure Cup. I wobble and sway, but my spirit stands silvery still.
$95
Tonton Rocking Chair
Makoto Koizumi for Miyazaki Chair FactoryI am a Tonton Rocking Chair. Rock-a-bye baby, I'm made from tree tops. When the world feels tiring and overwhelming, I'll keep parent and child safe and cozy from the shock.
$5,800
Small Wood Plate - Tochi Wood
Makoto Koizumi for Nalata NalataI am a Tochi Small Wood Plate. Like a little flying saucer! But please don't send me into space.
$35
Wood Clipboard - White Cherry
Makoto Koizumi for Nalata NalataI am a White Cherry Wood Clipboard. Lean on me, when you're not strong, I'll be your friend, I'll help you write on and on.
$65
Wood Clipboard - Walnut
Makoto Koizumi for Nalata NalataI am a Walnut Wood Clipboard. What’s more hip than a board that clips?
$65
Porcelain Toilet Roll Holder (OUT OF STOCK)
Makoto KoizumiI am a Porcelain Toilet Roll Holder. Every guest in my house is important, which is why I roll out the welcome mat before letting you take a seat on the throne.
$195
Wood Hanger Hook
Makoto Koizumi for KikiI am a Wood Hanger Hook. Hangers are always hanging out. I’m here to keep them in line.
$32
Wood Hanger
Makoto Koizumi for KikiI am a Wood Hanger. Hang on tight to me, little shirt! The floor is no place for clothes.
$65
Oval Plate
Makoto KoizumiI am an Oval Plate. Circular plates are for squares.
Starting at $25
Hinoki Box - Short
Makoto Koizumi for AsahinekoI am a Short Hinoki Box. Are your organization skills coming up short? I’m here to the rescue!
$45
Hinoki Box - Tall
Makoto Koizumi for AsahinekoI am a Tall Hinoki Box. My sides fit together like a puzzle, but I am an easy storage solution!
$50
Hinoki Box - Flat
Makoto Koizumi for AsahinekoI am a Flat Hinoki Box. I'll get you organized in no time, flat!
$60
Katsubako Bonito Shaver
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a Katsubako Bonito Shaver. Something smells fishy around here. I'm here to crack the case, flake by flake.
$190
Wood Tray - Beech
Makoto Koizumi for Nalata NalataI am a Beech Wood Tray. I practice what I preach, for I’m a simple tray of beech!
$320
Lemon Juicer
Makoto Koizumi for KiharaI am a Lemon Juicer. Are your lemons getting loose? Turn them into juice!
$38
Wood Tray - Chestnut
Makoto Koizumi for Nalata NalataI am a Chestnut Wood Tray. My beautiful wood grain is hard to look beyond. It flows and waves like the ripples in a pond.
$350
Mortar and Pestle
Makoto Koizumi for KiharaI am a Mortar and Pestle. Friction and pressure are everywhere. Why not channel it into something tasty?
$55
Porcelain Butter Case
Makoto Koizumi for KiharaI am a Porcelain Butter Case. Butter, you are safe with me as long as my lid is closed. After that, I can’t make any promises.
$60
Ginger Grater
Makoto Koizumi for KiharaI am a Ginger Grater. Some graters are greater than others.
$35
Ladle Stand
Makoto Koizumi for KiharaI am a Ladle Stand. I will cradle your ladle sweet and close.
$35
Wood Tray - Cherry Blossom
Makoto Koizumi for Nalata NalataI am a Cherry Blossom Wood Tray. The petals of the sakura tree fade in a week, but my beauty will deepen with the years.
$350
Shochu Pitcher
Makoto KoizumiI am a Shochu Pitcher. You don't need perfect pitch to know that chilled shochu always hits the high note.
$95
Enzo Teacup
Makoto Koizumi for KiharaI am an Enzo Tea Cup. Hot tea in a cup will fix you right up!
$30
R+R Chair
Makoto Koizumi for Miyazaki Chair FactoryI am an R+R Chair. Rest and Restore! Read and Relax! Rock and Roll! The R’s are up to you with me in support.
$895
MI Table
Makoto Koizumi for Miyazaki Chair FactoryI am an MI Table. The moral of my fable is that a table should be stable.
$3,900
Wood Vase - Cherry Blossom
Makoto Koizumi for Nalata NalataI am a Cherry Blossom Wood Vase. My fluid form enfolds flowers fondly.
Starting at $55
Wood Vase - Elm
Makoto Koizumi for Nalata NalataI am a Elm Wood Vase. Can I get something off my chest? The other vases think I'm a nut.
Starting at $55
Wood Vase - Chestnut
Makoto Koizumi for Nalata NalataI am an Chestnut Wood Vase. Just like the flowers I hold, I'm a natural beauty.
Starting at $55
Wood Vase - Black Walnut
Makoto Koizumi for Nalata NalataI am a Black Walnut Wood Vase. A vase made of wood can only do good.
Starting at $55
Enzo Teapot
Makoto Koizumi for KiharaI am an Enzo Tea Pot. Here’s a pot of tea to clear your mind, so that your body can be free.
$80
Black Donabe
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a Black Donabe. Here to make rice your biggest vice.
$170
White Donabe
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a White Donabe. A belly full of rice makes me feel so nice.
$170
Lid Stand
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a Lid Stand. A hinoki wood body like mine, keeps all lids in line.
$18
Yukihira Pot Glass Lid (OUT OF STOCK)
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a Yukihira Pot Glass Lid. Every dog has its day. Every pot has its lid.
Starting at $45
Tetu Bookends (OUT OF STOCK)
Makoto Koizumi for TetuI am Tetu Bookends. I've learned over the years that every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.
$170
Tetu Cast Iron Kettle
Makoto Koizumi for TetuI am a Tetu Cast Iron Kettle. I'm up to my neck in hot water.
$595
Yamamaru Wind Chime
Makoto Koizumi for NousakuI am a Yamamaru Wind Chime. When the wind blows, you will know that I am near.
$95
Kakumaru Wind Chime
Makoto Koizumi for NousakuI am a Kakumaru Wind Chime. I'm gonna chime in with a great idea I've been pondering! How about you hang me in your home under that awning?
$90
Marumaru Wind Chime
Makoto Koizumi for NousakuI am a Marumaru Wind Chime. Just going where the wind blows.
$95
Tetu Cast Iron Kyusu Teapot
Makoto Koizumi for TetuI am a Tetu Cast Iron Kyusu Teapot. Here is my handle, here is my spout. I'm here to show you what tea's all about.
$290
Ori Stool
Makoto Koizumi for Miyazaki Chair FactoryI am an Ori Stool. My full name is Origami but they call me Ori for short.
$595
Sansa Stool
Makoto Koizumi for Miyazaki Chair FactoryI am a Sansa Stool. Trio, triad, triplicate... However you want to call it, we stand as three, strong and united.
$550
Shampoo Rack
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a Shampoo Rack. Come on, bring it in! Suave, Pantene, even Head and Shoulders. There's no discriminating here.
$95
Standing Brush and Dustpan
Makoto Koizumi for AsahinekoI am a Standing Brush and Dustpan. Two tools united as one, until our bodies turn to dust.
$255
Tetu Cast Iron Tape Cutter
Makoto Koizumi for TetuI am a Tetu Casting Iron Tape Cutter. Tape can get you into a sticky situation, but I'm here to make sure everything stays in line.
$175
Oyakowan Nesting Bowls
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a set of Oyakowan Nesting Bowls. I have a bowl for everyone in the family – Mom, Dad and even baby. In our nest, nobody is left behind.
$95
Bread Cutting Board - Square
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a Square Bread Cutting Board. Here to take a loaf off you.
$52
Bread Cutting Board - Rectangle
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a Rectangular Bread Cutting Board. If you’re feeling crumb-y, you can lean on me.
$65
Round Tamagoyaki Omelet Pan - Small
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a small Round Tamagoyaki Omelet Pan. Eggs are round, I am round. It’s a no brainer, we were destined for each other!
$65
Bread Knife
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a Bread Knife. If you’re going to act all soft and warm, beware of my sharp tongue.
$100
Petty Knife (OUT OF STOCK)
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a Petty Knife. Don’t get me confused for something I’m not. I would never boast about my slick handle or sharp blade – That’s something only a petty man would do.
$85
Santoku Knife
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a Santoku Knife. You can say I’m “all-purpose” but truthfully, my main purpose in life is to help others.
$110
Tosaita Cutting Board - Small
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a Small Tosaita Cutting Board. Chop chop! It's almost dinnertime.
$50
Tosaita Cutting Board - Medium
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a Medium Tosaita Cutting Board. The knife has a sharp tongue, but I have high self esteem.
$60
Tosaita Cutting Board - Large
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a Large Tosaita Cutting Board. I bear the brunt of the cuts. A delicious meal is always worth the pain.
$70
Wood Drop Lid
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a Wood Drop Lid. Help! I’m falling and I can’t get up! But I guess since I’m here I might as well simmer down.
Starting at $14
Yukihira Pot
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a Yukihira Pot. I'm so beautiful that the flames are sure to remain hot.
Starting at $95
Minotake Bamboo Plate - Small
Makoto Koizumi for Kohchosai KosugaI am a Small Minotake Bamboo Plate. I hope I grow on you fast. Afterall, I am made from one of the fastest-growing plants in the world.
$95
Minotake Bamboo Plate - Large
Makoto Koizumi for Kohchosai KosugaI am a Large Minotake Bamboo Plate. I hope I grow on you fast. Afterall, I am made from one of the fastest-growing plants in the world.
$150
Minotake Bamboo Fork - Natural (OUT OF STOCK)
Makoto Koizumi for Kohchosai KosugaI am a Minotake Bamboo Fork. Don’t worry, be as picky as you want!
$12
Minotake Bamboo Knife - Natural (OUT OF STOCK)
Makoto Koizumi for Kohchosai KosugaI am a Minotake Bamboo Knife. I have a great bod. Curvy and trim in all the right places!
$14
Minotake Bamboo Small Round Spoon - Natural
Makoto Koizumi for Kohchosai KosugaI am a Minotake Bamboo Small Round Spoon. If you scoop it quick enough, there’s time for seconds!
$18
Minotake Bamboo Round Spoon - Natural
Makoto Koizumi for Kohchosai KosugaI am a Minotake Bamboo Round Spoon. If you scoop it quick enough, there’s time for seconds!
$20
Minotake Bamboo Triangular Spatula - Natural
Makoto Koizumi for Kohchosai KosugaI am a Minotake Bamboo Triangular Spatula. I like to discover the roads less traveled in all the corners of a jar! I dive head first into things I know nothing about! Sometimes that can get me into a lot of trouble, but most of the time it gets me to the best parts!
$21
Minotake Bamboo Square Spatula - Natural
Makoto Koizumi for Kohchosai KosugaI am a Minotake Bamboo Square Spatula. There’s really nothing square about me other than my shape. I’ll bet three scoops of jam I’m one of the most interesting spatula’s you’ve ever seen!
$22
Minotake Bamboo Rice Scoop - Natural
Makoto Koizumi for Kohchosai KosugaI am a Minotake Bamboo Scoop. What’s that cooking? Smells great! Mind if I dig in?
$28
Minotake Bamboo Spatula
Makoto Koizumi for Kohchosai KosugaI am a Minotake Bamboo Spatula. I’ve always wanted to be smothered in a delicious stew so I decided to give it a whirl.
$35
Minotake Bamboo Spatula with Hole (OUT OF STOCK)
Makoto Koizumi for Kohchosai KosugaI am a Minotake Bamboo Spatula with Hole. Once in awhile I let things slide, you can’t catch everything that swirls by.
$33
Salt and Pepper Shakers (OUT OF STOCK)
Makoto Koizumi for AsahinekoWe are Salt and Pepper Shakers. Have you ever seen a tag team as good as us? Just give us a little shake here, a little shake there, and dinner’s now served to perfection!
$50
Wood Chopstick Rests
Makoto Koizumi for AsahinekoI am Wood Chopstick Rests. Think of me as a customized sleeping surface for your cutlery. Set your chopsticks on my joints so you can rest yours.
$55
Three Wood Trivet
Makoto Koizumi for AsahinekoI am a Three Wood Trivet. Wood you? I wood. Three times over.
$55
Five Wood Trivet
Makoto Koizumi for AsahinekoI am a Five Wood Trivet. Two woods are better than one, but five woods have more fun.
$55
Kake Brush
Makoto Koizumi for AsahinekoI am a Kake Brush. Grab onto my handle and lets make the world a cleaner place, one crumb at a time.
$50
Dustpan
Makoto Koizumi for AsahinekoI am a Dustpan. I get swept off my feet often. I guess you can say I'm a hopeless romantic.
$55
Brush and Dustpan Set
Makoto Koizumi for AsahinekoI am a Brush And Dustpan Set. It was written in the stars. One look and I knew. Spooning never felt better!
$100
Kaico Oil Pot
Makoto Koizumi for Shoei Industrial (iron) and Nitto (enamel)I am a Kaico Oil Pot. I need oil to keep me going, so keep it coming and I’ll keep stowing.
$180
Kaico Drip Kettle
Makoto Koizumi for Shoei Industrial (iron) and Nitto (enamel)I am a Kaico Drip Kettle. Drip, drip, drip, so you can sip, sip, sip.
$150
Kaico Canister Set
Makoto Koizumi for Shoei Industrial (iron) and Nitto (enamel)I am a Kaico Canister Set. I like to think I'm pretty tough. Scared of nothing and able to hold anything tightly. Actually, maybe I spoke too soon… It’s getting dark in here. Will somebody please give me some air? Hello? Somebody? Anybody?
$135
Kaico Canister - Small
Makoto Koizumi for Shoei Industrial (iron) and Nitto (enamel)I am a Small Kaico Canister. Don't mind my size. It's what's inside that counts.
$45
Kaico Canister - Medium
Makoto Koizumi for Shoei Industrial (iron) and Nitto (enamel)I am a Medium Kaico Canister. I'm so excited to meet you, I can barely contain myself!
$48
Kaico Canister - Large
Makoto Koizumi for Shoei Industrial (iron) and Nitto (enamel)I am a Large Kaico Canister. My story is airtight!
$55
Kaico Lidded Pan
Makoto Koizumi for Shoei Industrial (iron) and Nitto (enamel)I am a Kaico Lidded Pan. Let’s get this pasta party going! I’m fired up here! Toss in the rigatoni and watch me boil over with excitement.
$130
Kaico Lidded Pot
Makoto Koizumi for Shoei Industrial (iron) and Nitto (enamel)I am a Kaico Lidded Pot. It’s a fast paced life on the burner. There’s no room for the weak. When the temperature gets hot, the pressure rises so if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen!
$120
Cast Iron Door Stopper (OUT OF STOCK)
Makoto Koizumi for TetuI am a Cast Iron Door Stopper. I put a stop to all doors. No exceptions!
$185
Kaico Pasta Pot
Makoto Koizumi for Shoei Industrial (iron) and Nitto (enamel)I am Kaico Pasta Pot. A big pot of pasta makes everything better.
$190
Kaico Tea Kettle
Makoto Koizumi for Shoei Industrial (iron) and Nitto (enamel)I am a Kaico Tea Kettle. My clean, white design makes me look chill. Careful, don't spill!
$150
Kaico Coffee Pot
Makoto Koizumi for Shoei Industrial (iron) and Nitto (enamel)I am a Kaico Coffee Pot. Time for a coffee break!
$130
Kaico Milk Pan
Makoto Koizumi for Shoei Industrial (iron) and Nitto (enamel)I am a Kaico Milk Pan. It's no use crying over spilt milk, but let's try not to spill it in the first place, okay?
Starting at $75
Square Tamagoyaki Omelet Pan - Small
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a Small Square Tamagoyaki Omelet Pan. "Tamagoyaki" is quite a mouthful - a mouthful of eggs!
$75
Square Tamagoyaki Omelet Pan - Large
Makoto Koizumi for AmbaiI am a Large Square Tamagoyaki Omelet Pan. It hit me square in the face one morning! From that day on, eggs and I were the best of friends.
$85
Magewa Tray Table - Low '540'
Makoto Koizumi for AsahinekoI am a Low Magewa Tray Table. Need a pinch? This is reality but I am the table of your dreams. I can transform into whatever you need, a tray or a table, with incredible speed.
$575
Magewa Tray Table - Tall '450'
Makoto Koizumi for AsahinekoI am a Tall Magewa Tray Table. I am tall, handsome, and emotionally stable.
$495
Magewa Tray Table - Slim '350'
Makoto Koizumi for AsahinekoI am a Slim Magewa Tray Table. My wonderful design and portable tray are sure to make your day.
$445
Tenugui Cloth - Special Edition 'Nawa' (OUT OF STOCK)
Makoto Koizumi for KamawanuI am a Nawa patterned Tenegui Cloth. Leap and the net will appear. Spill and the cloth will too.
$38
Tenugui Cloth - Special Edition 'Tatami'
Makoto Koizumi for KamawanuI am a Tatami patterned Tenegui Cloth. I come in one format that can be used for this and that, but certainly can’t be used as a tatami mat.
$38
Wood Toilet Roll Holder - Maple
Makoto KoizumiI am a Maple Wood Toilet Roll Holder. No job is finished until the paperwork is done.
$135
Wood Toilet Roll Holder - Walnut
Makoto KoizumiI am a Walnut Wood Toilet Roll Holder. Will you go on a bathroom date with me?
$135
Tetsubo Children's Chair
Makoto KoizumiI am a Tetsubo Children's Chair. Exploring the world and navigating your growing body can seem so uncertain and exciting at times, but you can count on me to cast-iron support for you.
$525
School Chair – 1yr old
Makoto KoizumiI am a 1 year old School Chair. I might be built for the freshest class, but my workmanship is still steeped in the old school.
$400
School Chair – 2-5yr old
Makoto KoizumiI am a 2-5 year old School Chair. When it comes to meeting function and form for growing bodies, I am at the head of the class.
Starting at $400
Hinoki Magewa Tray Table - Slim '350'
Makoto Koizumi for AsahinekoI am a Hinoki Slim Magewa Tray Table. If you're ever in need of a place to rest a few things, look no further. When I say side table, I literally mean I'll be by your side.
$465
Hinoki Magewa Tray Table - Tall '450'
Makoto Koizumi for AsahinekoI am a Hinoki Tall Magewa Tray Table. Need an all-in-one large tray and table made out of naturally water resistant wood? That's not a tall order, that's just me being me.
$520
Hinoki Magewa Tray Table - Low '540'
Makoto Koizumi for AsahinekoI am a Hinoki Low Magewa Tray Table. Sincerity is my best quality so when I say I'm the adaptable, convertible, multi-faceted table of your dreams, I mean it.
$595