Custom Wooden Desk Set | Solid Walnut Slab Desk for Work & Music Production | Daikanyama, Tokyo
Custom Large Workstation Desk Set Crafted from a Solid Walnut Slab and Iron
Custom Furniture, Doors, Interior Woodwork, Remodeling, Repair & Maintenance | OJIKI Workshop
In this project, we introduce a custom-made workstation desk system featuring a stunning solid walnut slab, designed to meet our client’s specific requirements.
🔸Contents
1. A Striking Solid Walnut Slab Desktop
2. Traditional Craftsmanship: Butterfly Keys as a Design Feature
3. Efficient Workflow: A Sliding Keyboard Tray
4. Enhanced Mobility and Storage: A Rolling Side Desk
5. Iron Legs × Solid Wood: Where Modern Meets Natural
1. A Striking Solid Walnut Slab Desktop
At the heart of this workspace is a main desk crafted from a magnificent solid walnut slab, showcasing the beauty of one of the world’s most prized hardwoods.
Walnut is highly valued for its rich, deep color and elegant grain patterns. As the years pass, it develops an even more refined luster and character. Minor scratches and signs of use naturally blend into the wood, becoming part of its story and making it a material that can be appreciated for decades.
The live edge, which preserves the tree’s original organic contour, gives this desk a truly one-of-a-kind appearance that mass-produced furniture simply cannot replicate.
Its rich chocolate-brown color and finely textured grain bring warmth, comfort, and a calming atmosphere to everyday work, creating an inspiring environment for creativity.
2. Traditional Craftsmanship: Butterfly Keys as a Design Feature
A closer look at the tabletop reveals elegant butterfly-shaped wooden inserts. These are traditional Japanese butterfly keys (“Chigiri”), a woodworking technique used to prevent natural cracks from spreading in solid wood.
Rather than simply serving as structural reinforcement, darker wood was intentionally selected for the butterfly keys to create a striking visual contrast against the walnut slab. They function as both a practical feature and an artistic design element that enhances the character of the tabletop.
3. Efficient Workflow: A Sliding Keyboard Tray
A workspace should not only look beautiful but also remain comfortable during long hours of use.
This custom desk provides generous space for monitors, keyboards, speakers, and other equipment while maintaining ample legroom for a comfortable working posture.
| Equipment | Sliding Tray Design | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| MIDI Keyboard | Custom-sized sliding tray beneath the desktop | Slides out only when needed, keeping the desktop spacious and uncluttered |
| Computer Keyboard & Trackball | Optimized layout utilizing the 700 mm desktop depth | Provides ample working space even with sheet music or audio equipment on the desk |
The desk’s greatest functional feature is hidden beneath the main tabletop.
The sliding tray allows equipment to remain neatly stored until needed, keeping the desktop clean and organized even in a professional music production environment.
This workspace was designed not only for computer work but also for music production. The layout comfortably accommodates synthesizers, MIDI controllers, monitor speakers, and other studio equipment without feeling crowded.
4. Enhanced Mobility and Storage: A Rolling Side Desk
Positioned beside the main desk is a compact side desk crafted from matching walnut to create a cohesive workspace.
Equipped with smooth-rolling casters, the side desk can be repositioned easily whenever the workspace layout changes.
Its open interior provides convenient storage for rack-mounted equipment, accessories, and small devices, while the top surface offers an ideal location for favorite hardware such as synthesizers or samplers.
Possible uses include:
・A workstation for music production equipment
・Storage for printers and peripherals
・A temporary work surface
・Cable management and equipment storage
5. Iron Legs × Solid Wood: Where Modern Meets Natural
Supporting the main desk is a matte black iron frame.
The combination of the substantial walnut slab with clean, minimalist steel legs creates a refined balance between warmth and modern industrial design.
The understated black frame complements sophisticated interiors such as those found in Daikanyama while pairing beautifully with professional audio equipment and contemporary workspaces.
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Material | Solid Walnut |
| Main Desk Size | W1500 × D700 × H740 mm |
| Side Desk Size | W550 × D500 × H740 mm |
| Features | Sliding keyboard tray and mobile side desk |
Summary
This custom workstation was designed to maximize the beauty of a solid walnut slab while providing an efficient environment for both desk work and music production.
With its live-edge tabletop, traditional butterfly keys, sliding keyboard tray, and rolling side desk, it combines exceptional functionality with timeless craftsmanship.
Because a desk is something you use every day, carefully choosing the right size, materials, and usability can greatly improve the comfort of your daily life.
If you are considering a custom workstation, storage furniture, or other made-to-order pieces tailored to your space, please feel free to contact OJIKI Workshop.
At OJIKI Workshop, we handle not only custom-made furniture and architectural woodwork, but also a wide range of repair and maintenance services, including restoration of high-gloss painted finishes on well-used furniture and the revival of antique furniture.
For detailed consultations and estimates, please feel free to contact us via our official LINE account, by phone, or through our inquiry form.
Phone: 046-204-5592 (Weekdays 9:00–18:00)
LINE: OJIKI Workshop Official Account
《About OJIKI Workshop》
OJIKI Workshop manufactures and sells furniture, doors, and architectural woodwork made from solid natural wood.
In addition to selling our original products, we also provide custom-made furniture, remodeling, repair, and maintenance services for unused furniture, aged doors, and built-in woodwork that no longer suits modern lifestyles.
For remodeling, repair, and maintenance projects, we listen carefully to our clients’ requests regarding design, functionality, and usability before beginning production. This approach has earned us many words of appreciation from our customers.
We hope to meet the needs of customers who wish to use their wooden furniture and wooden architectural elements with care for many years to come.
⚫︎You want to repair and maintain beloved furniture or doors so you can continue using them for a long time.
⚫︎You want to remodel furniture that your family has used for many years so it better suits your current lifestyle.
⚫︎You want to order custom-made furniture or doors made from natural materials, with careful attention to both design and usability.
⚫︎You want to live in a healthier environment, both physically and mentally, by using natural materials in the furniture and doors of your home.
⚫︎You want to incorporate a relaxing environment with natural materials into your office.
⚫︎You want to create a shop that uses plenty of natural materials.
And more.
For consultations about furniture and architectural woodwork made from natural materials, please leave it to us at OJIKI Workshop.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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OJIKI Co., Ltd.
Wooden Furniture and Wooden Architectural Woodwork [Custom-Made, Remodeling, Repair]
Zama, Yamato, Sagamihara
5-49-16 Hibarigaoka, Zama City, Kanagawa 252-0003, Japan
Phone: 046-204-5592 (Weekdays 9:00–18:00)
Representative Director: Kenichi Okawa
Profile
Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokai University
Graduated from Chippendale International School of Furniture in the United Kingdom
(Furniture making and antique furniture repair)
Trained for three years at Rengesou Motomachi Workshop
Based on the traditional production process of Yokohama furniture, which has continued for more than 100 years, he continues to explore new designs using materials such as iron, leather, and glass while engaging in woodworking every day.
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