Wood as a Living Material
At SATORI, wood is treated as a living material. Solid wood reacts to light, air, temperature, and touch. It matures. It records time. Unlike industrial surfaces designed to remain unchanged, wood evolves with use. This change is part of the material itself. Each piece begins its life long before it enters your home. Our role is to work with that history — shaping the material while allowing it to remain honest.Our Woods
Each SATORI object is defined first by its wood. Not by trend. Not by decoration. By character.
Oak — The Keeper
Grounded. Timeless.
Oak is central to Nordic interiors.
Dense, structured, enduring.
Its pronounced grain and weight give it quiet authority.
Oak holds space without demanding attention.
Stable, calm, confident.
Oak gains depth and warmth over time.
Its surface becomes richer, its grain more expressive.
Marks are absorbed into the material.
Walnut — The Depth
Warm. Intimate.
Walnut is valued for its depth and warmth.
Its darker tone absorbs light rather than reflecting it.
The grain moves slowly and quietly, creating a sense of closeness.
Soft strength. Calm intimacy.
Touch polishes the surface.
Time deepens the tone and smooths the grain.
Ash — The Balancer
Light. Precise.
Ash carries light without glare.
Straight-grained, calm, quietly luminous.
It brings clarity and openness to space.
Balanced, disciplined, restrained.
Ash maintains its brightness while gaining subtle warmth.
Its structure remains clear and stable.
Acacia — The Warmth
Expressive. Alive.
Acacia is rich and dynamic.
Its grain is bold and organic.
Each piece is visually distinct.
Warm, generous, expressive.
Contrast deepens.
Grain becomes more pronounced.
Care & Aging
Daily care
- Wipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth
- Do not soak in water
- Avoid dishwashers and prolonged moisture
Oils & nourishment
Wood, like skin, needs nourishment.
When the surface feels dry, refresh it with natural wood oil.
This restores depth, protects the grain, and keeps the surface alive.
Patina & marks
Small marks, soft scratches, changes in tone — these are not defects.
They are signs of use.
Of presence.
Of life.
Each mark becomes personal.
Each surface becomes yours.
Aging is part of the design
Mass-produced objects aim to look untouched forever.
SATORI objects are designed to belong.
