Rikuchou Ogasawara

Rikuchou Ogasawara

A passion for iron

Born in Mizusawa, Ogasawara was the son of a cast iron foundry craftsman and worked alongside his father beginning at the age of 16. While inheriting the techniques of Nambu ironware, he became a pioneer in cast iron crafts when he applied his modern designs to traditional production processes. With a career spanning over 60 years, a wide range of household products showcase the depth and range of his raw iron mastery. Ogasawara passed away at the age of 83 in 2012, yet his legacy lives on at his workshop in Iwate, now at the helm of his wife. 
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Brands Designer/Artist
Maker
Category
Material
Location
Price
Two Spouted Cast Iron Pan
Two Spouted Cast Iron Pan
Rikuchou Ogasawara
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  • Kitchen
    • Cast Iron
    Mizusawa, Japan
    $165
    Two Spouted Cast Iron Pan
    Product Two Spouted Cast Iron Pan
    Price $165
    Designer/Artist Rikuchou Ogasawara
    Maker -
    Category Kitchen
    Material Cast Iron
    Location Mizusawa, Japan
    Swan Paperweight
    Swan Paperweight
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    Rikuchou Ogasawara
  • Personal Items
    • Cast Iron
    Mizusawa, Japan
    $45
    Swan Paperweight
    Product Swan Paperweight
    Price $45
    Designer/Artist -
    Maker Rikuchou Ogasawara
    Category Personal Items
    Material Cast Iron
    Location Mizusawa, Japan
    Pot Stand
    Pot Stand
    Rikuchou Ogasawara
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  • Dining
  • Kitchen
    • Cast Iron and Bamboo
    Mizusawa, Japan
    $70
    Pot Stand
    Product Pot Stand
    Price $70
    Designer/Artist Rikuchou Ogasawara
    Maker -
    Category Dining Kitchen
    Material Cast Iron and Bamboo
    Location Mizusawa, Japan
    Ashtray
    Ashtray
    Rikuchou Ogasawara
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  • Décor
    • Cast Iron
    Mizusawa, Japan
    $48
    Ashtray
    Product Ashtray
    Price $48
    Designer/Artist Rikuchou Ogasawara
    Maker -
    Category Décor
    Material Cast Iron
    Location Mizusawa, Japan
    Sukiyaki Pan
    Sukiyaki Pan
    Rikuchou Ogasawara
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  • Kitchen
    • Cast Iron
    Mizusawa, Japan
    $245
    Sukiyaki Pan
    Product Sukiyaki Pan
    Price $245
    Designer/Artist Rikuchou Ogasawara
    Maker -
    Category Kitchen
    Material Cast Iron
    Location Mizusawa, Japan
    Rice Ball Grill Pan
    Rice Ball Grill Pan
    Rikuchou Ogasawara
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  • Kitchen
    • Cast Iron
    Mizusawa, Japan
    $100
    Rice Ball Grill Pan
    Product Rice Ball Grill Pan
    Price $100
    Designer/Artist Rikuchou Ogasawara
    Maker -
    Category Kitchen
    Material Cast Iron
    Location Mizusawa, Japan
    Flat Grill Pan (OUT OF STOCK)
    Flat Grill Pan (OUT OF STOCK)
    Rikuchou Ogasawara
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  • Kitchen
    • Cast Iron
    Mizusawa, Japan
    $265
    Flat Grill Pan (OUT OF STOCK)
    Product Flat Grill Pan (OUT OF STOCK)
    Price $265
    Designer/Artist Rikuchou Ogasawara
    Maker -
    Category Kitchen
    Material Cast Iron
    Location Mizusawa, Japan
    Iron Kettle
    Iron Kettle
    Rikuchou Ogasawara
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  • Dining
  • Kitchen
    • Cast Iron
    Mizusawa, Japan
    $365
    Iron Kettle
    Product Iron Kettle
    Price $365
    Designer/Artist Rikuchou Ogasawara
    Maker -
    Category Dining Kitchen
    Material Cast Iron
    Location Mizusawa, Japan
    Petite Cast Iron Pan
    Petite Cast Iron Pan
    Rikuchou Ogasawara
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  • Kitchen
    • Cast Iron
    Mizusawa, Japan
    $75
    Petite Cast Iron Pan
    Product Petite Cast Iron Pan
    Price $75
    Designer/Artist Rikuchou Ogasawara
    Maker -
    Category Kitchen
    Material Cast Iron
    Location Mizusawa, Japan
    Petite Cast Iron Pan with Lid
    Petite Cast Iron Pan with Lid
    Rikuchou Ogasawara
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  • Kitchen
    • Cast Iron
    Mizusawa, Japan
    $165
    Petite Cast Iron Pan with Lid
    Product Petite Cast Iron Pan with Lid
    Price $165
    Designer/Artist Rikuchou Ogasawara
    Maker -
    Category Kitchen
    Material Cast Iron
    Location Mizusawa, Japan
    Wave Cast Iron Bookends
    Wave Cast Iron Bookends
    Rikuchou Ogasawara
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  • Décor
  • Personal Items
    • Cast Iron
    Iwate, Japan
    $310
    Wave Cast Iron Bookends
    Product Wave Cast Iron Bookends
    Price $310
    Designer/Artist Rikuchou Ogasawara
    Maker -
    Category Décor Personal Items
    Material Cast Iron
    Location Iwate, Japan
    Tsuno Cast Iron Bookends
    Tsuno Cast Iron Bookends
    Rikuchou Ogasawara
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  • Décor
  • Personal Items
    • Cast Iron
    Iwate, Japan
    $250
    Tsuno Cast Iron Bookends
    Product Tsuno Cast Iron Bookends
    Price $250
    Designer/Artist Rikuchou Ogasawara
    Maker -
    Category Décor Personal Items
    Material Cast Iron
    Location Iwate, Japan
    Fish Pan with Lid
    Fish Pan with Lid
    Rikuchou Ogasawara
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  • Kitchen
    • Cast Iron
    Mizusawa, Japan
    $360
    Fish Pan with Lid
    Product Fish Pan with Lid
    Price $360
    Designer/Artist Rikuchou Ogasawara
    Maker -
    Category Kitchen
    Material Cast Iron
    Location Mizusawa, Japan