A new furniture collection combines Japanese woodworking tradition with Italian craftsmanship, debuting at Milan Design Week 2026. The KUMIKI line, created by HBA Product and Giorgetti, includes a dining chair and lounge armchair designed without nails, screws, or glue. The pieces draw inspiration from an ancient interlocking technique.
Ancient technique meets modern luxury
The collection takes its name from kumiki, an ancient Japanese woodworking technique where timber pieces lock together through precise joinery. Every joint in the KUMIKI chairs remains visible, making the structure a key part of the design. Indoor versions use Canaletto walnut, while outdoor models feature teak, combined with stainless steel and quick-drain cushions for durability.
Costs reflect the handcrafted process. The dining chair sells for $4,500 to S$7,500, depending on fabric choices. The lounge armchair begins at $8,500 and can surpass $14,000 with custom options. Both are made to order in Italy.
The partnership between the two brands began earlier. Their 2024 HIKARI collection also incorporated Japanese design, though KUMIKI shifts focus to the structural integrity of wood joinery. While HIKARI explored light and shadow, KUMIKI reduces the concept to its functional core—each connection serves a clear role, with nothing concealed.
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Two legacies, one collection
HBA Product, the furniture division of global design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates, contributes expertise from the hospitality sector. Since its founding in 1965, the company has grown to employ over 1,500 designers across 29 offices. It frequently ranks as the leading hospitality design firm in industry surveys. The product division adapts this experience into furniture, lighting, and decor for luxury hotels and private residences.
Giorgetti, founded in 1898 in Meda, Italy, has spent more than a century perfecting woodworking. The brand specializes in heirloom-quality pieces that merge traditional craftsmanship with modern production. Its workshops create everything from detailed cabinetry to bold seating, often using rare woods and hand-finished surfaces.
The KUMIKI collection is available in Singapore at Space Furniture, a luxury showroom on Bencoolen Street.
Production remains limited for now.
