Green Stem - Triple Knot

£600.00

Lacquered Dessert Stand

Where deep lacquer meets a vein of green.

Three dishes, each wider than the one before it, rise from a stem of zelkova lacquered in green — a quiet contrast between the deep, dark brown of traditional lacquer and a single thread of color running through its center.

The stem itself carries triple knots — quiet pauses where the rising green gathers itself before continuing upward, each one steadying the tier above it as the form widens toward the base.

The form itself echoes something older than the object: a shape that widens as it descends, like ripples settling outward. At the top, a small offering. At the base, abundance. Between them, the stem holds it all together — steady, unbroken, alive with color against the lacquer's quiet depth.

This is not merely a stand for sweets. It is a small architecture of balance, built by hand, meant to hold a table's most generous moments.

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The Makers

Designed by Apis Cerana. Lacquered by Park Kang-yong, designated holder of Jeollabuk-do Intangible Cultural Heritage in Refined Lacquer. Turned from solid zelkova by wood master Lee Jong-gwan.

Handcrafted in Korea.

For customers in Korea —bank transfer orders are available here - Order Form

Lacquered Dessert Stand

Where deep lacquer meets a vein of green.

Three dishes, each wider than the one before it, rise from a stem of zelkova lacquered in green — a quiet contrast between the deep, dark brown of traditional lacquer and a single thread of color running through its center.

The stem itself carries triple knots — quiet pauses where the rising green gathers itself before continuing upward, each one steadying the tier above it as the form widens toward the base.

The form itself echoes something older than the object: a shape that widens as it descends, like ripples settling outward. At the top, a small offering. At the base, abundance. Between them, the stem holds it all together — steady, unbroken, alive with color against the lacquer's quiet depth.

This is not merely a stand for sweets. It is a small architecture of balance, built by hand, meant to hold a table's most generous moments.

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The Makers

Designed by Apis Cerana. Lacquered by Park Kang-yong, designated holder of Jeollabuk-do Intangible Cultural Heritage in Refined Lacquer. Turned from solid zelkova by wood master Lee Jong-gwan.

Handcrafted in Korea.

For customers in Korea —bank transfer orders are available here - Order Form

The Craft

Finished in natural lacquer — a single coat of raw lacquer followed by seven layers of refined lacquer, each built by hand and cured over weeks. The result is a surface that is both resilient and easy to maintain, suited to frequent use in hospitality settings as well as everyday home service. Handcrafted from solid zelkova, each piece is built to withstand daily handling while ageing gracefully with use.

As each piece is individually handcrafted, slight variations from the image shown are natural — a mark of authenticity, not a flaw.

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Product Details

  • Material: Zelkova (Korea), Traditional Lacquer (Ottchil)

  • Dimensions: (D x H)  

    Plate  

    Top: 15 x 2.5 cm

    Middle: 23 x 2.7 cm

    Bottom: 30 x 2.8 cm

    Connecting Pillar 

    Upper: 2.5 x 11.0 cm

    Lower: 3.5 x 11.5 cm

    | Overall Height | 30.5 cm| 

  • Care: To preserve the integrity of the Ottchil lacquer and the wood, please do not use this piece in microwave or conventional ovens. Clean gently with a soft cloth or sponge, avoiding abrasive materials.