Founded in 1991 in a seaside community two hours south of Tokyo, Hayama Cabinetmakers specializes in constructing a wide variety of tables, cabinets and chests. In 2004, we moved to Washington, DC and now have a studio on Captiol Hill at 919 12th Street SE, Washington, DC. The studio is open most Saturdays and please call ahead, 202 621 7626 .Here you’ll find examples of cabinets, tables and chests.

There's no reason why a well made cabinet can't last through a century or more of daily use and look better with each passing year. The formula is simple:

• Cabinet-grade old growth wood cut from managed forests
• Individual boards matched for grain, color and density
• Attention to detail in design, joinery, construction and finish

A word about finishes...

• We use two finishes. The first is equal parts of boiled linseed oil and urethane. The oil component penetrates the wood while the urethane provides moisture protection. After four to six coats, we apply a coat or two of oil and beeswax. This finish is durable and easy to repair.