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Maruta Mono series shoe cabinet brings a cozy feel to the entryway

Furniture is not only used to "store" items, but also an important presence in the space. The comfort of the living environment and the warmth of the living space are also directly related to the quality of the furniture. In warm and humid areas, the Chinese use camphor wood to make cabinets, boxes, etc., which can prevent mildew and insects, while the Japanese use paulownia wood to achieve the same effect. Maruta, a Japanese Paulownia cabinet expert brand, uses traditional craftsmanship and technology accumulated in the production of high-end wedding furniture, focusing on quality while ensuring the high-quality finish and durability of wooden cabinets. It is committed to proposing and pursuing a new lifestyle, while hoping to meet customer needs in terms of quality, price, function and design. Each piece of furniture comes in a variety of materials, colors and sizes. In addition to customized sizes, the wood also includes more than ten different types such as walnut, cherry, oak, white oak, etc., which can be produced completely according to customer requirements.

Maruta MONO Series Shoe Cabinet (Walnut)
Maruta MONO Series Shoe Cabinet (Walnut)

There aren’t many shoe cabinet options on the market. Maruta MONO collection adds natural texture to an entryway. The craftsmen deliberately preserved the "wood knots" on the surface of the cabinet doors. The cabinet door design is staggered up and down, simple yet varied. Adjusted according to the wood texture and overall visual effect, it presents the most natural feeling of solid wood and the effect of hidden cabinet doors.

Maruta MONO Series Shoe Cabinet (White Oak)
Maruta MONO Series Shoe Cabinet (White Oak)

The company was founded in 1958 (Showa 33) as a bedroom furniture manufacturer. Since then, Maruta production range has expanded from storage furniture to a variety of high-end wedding furniture products. Each piece of furniture is carefully handcrafted by craftsmen, taking into account color consistency, small scratches and a silky touch. Not only that, they also carefully explain how drawers are made, the thickness of wooden boards, construction methods and many other details, sparing no effort to convey the value of their furniture to the public.

 
 
Paulownia drawer
Paulownia drawer

In Japan, the use of Paulownia wood is one of the symbols of high-quality chests of drawers. Maruta has been specialising in Paulownia wood cabinets since its inception. The drawers are made of Paulownia wood and are labeled with "Paulownia wood" to prove it. Traditionally, Paulownia wood has been used to protect clothing. Paulownia wood has the characteristics of moisture absorption and insect resistance. It has good sealing properties and can protect clothes from mildew and pests. It is very suitable for making shoe cabinets, wardrobes, etc. Paulownia, known as “Kiri” in Japanese, is a light-colored wood with a delicate honey-yellow color. This wood is very light, fine-grained and does not warp easily. Its surface has a silky sheen and the wide growth rings make the wood's grain particularly striking. Due to its light weight and good stability, Paulownia wood is considered the "aluminum" of woods and is often used in the manufacture of furniture, musical instruments, shipbuilding and many other fields that require beautiful and lightweight wood. Paulownia wood has a low silica content, which reduces dulling of metals, making it a preferred wood for boxes that store quality Japanese knives.

Paulownia Label
Paulownia Label

When choosing a chest of drawers, the most important thing to consider is the structure of the drawers. Due to the stress caused by constant use and putting drawers in and out multiple times a day, even the slightest imperfection cannot exist. All Maruta drawers are box-type and assembled with traditional dovetail or rectangular locking methods to increase the strength of the joint. Many people think that having slide rails is better than having no slide rails, but high-end wedding cabinets or Paulownia cabinets often do not have any slide rail accessories. The drawers are so sophisticated that they don’t make any rattles even without slides. It can be opened and closed without gaps, has high airtightness, and can give full play to the humidity-regulating effect of Paulownia wood.

The cabinet doors are equipped with wooden anti-rebound boards to ensure the cabinet doors are sealed.
The cabinet doors are equipped with wooden anti-rebound boards to ensure the cabinet doors are sealed.

The cabinet doors are equipped with anti-rebound springboards made of wood to keep the cabinet doors tight. The texture of the wood will change according to the season and location. The cabinet doors are available in alder, maple, white oak, walnut, etc. Furniture is made by hand, and making furniture is about educating people, building connections with people, and nurturing the next generation of craftsmen. The price of Maruta shoe cabinets is around 150,000 to 230,000 yen. There is a reason for the price. All parts are made in-house. By understanding each process and the precision of production, they "accurately understand the value of furniture" and make the products more user-friendly.

The price of Maruta MONO shoe cabinets is around 150,000 yen to 230,000 yen.
The price of Maruta MONO shoe cabinets is around 150,000 yen to 230,000 yen.
 

Wood Introduction


Alder

Origin: West Coast of North America/West Coast of Pacific Ocean

Features: The wood has fewer grains, giving a soft impression, and has a texture similar to cherry blossoms, which is one of the charms of alder. Watch it change over time, as the color changes from soft white to warm orange.


Maple

Origin: Canada and northeastern United States

Features: The wood is smooth and has a beautiful silky luster, known as "wood pearl".

Maple wood is forged in harsh winters and is known for its high density and resistance to impact and friction.


White Oak

Origin: Widely distributed throughout North America

Features: Known as the "king of the forest", it is characterized by clear and beautiful wood grain. Made of heavy and hard material, it is scratch-resistant and has excellent water resistance. In addition to furniture, it was also used as shipping material and barrels for whiskey and wine.


Walnut

Origin: Eastern United States, Eastern Canada, etc.

Features: It has beautiful wood grain and a unique dark brown color. It is extremely durable and impact-resistant, so it is also less likely to deform or warp over time.

 

Brand Introduction


Maruta is a wooden furniture store with a history of over 60 years. It was founded by Seiki Maruta in Okawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan in 1958. Maruta not only focuses on wedding furniture, but also strives to use the traditional craftsmanship and technology accumulated in the production of high-end wedding furniture to create products that can be used in various occasions, and creates products with the slogan of "creating products that satisfy users". Because furniture is meant to last a lifetime, they are very particular about the choice of materials, carefully selecting only the finest parts of trees so that the finish and durability are exceptional.


 

Source Maruta / ALOT Living


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