Seiji Kuwabara DESIGNER / ARTIST

Born and raised in Japan, Seiji Kuwabara has built his reputation as a furniture designer and sculptor through his meticulous craftsmanship and exceptional designs.  Living in British Columbia since 1991, Seiji is entirely self-taught. Since 2000, he has created and designed more than 300 pieces of original furniture, and over 80 lighting pieces. His work and exquisite designs have been shipped around the globe including to Ireland, New York, London, and Singapore.  Spending time with each piece and refining the design aesthetic to its absolute best is what drives Seiji’s creative soul. When describing his design ethos, he says, “I love to imagine new shapes and forms with wooden furniture. Children enjoy drawing and sketching, and they do so freely without logic or boundaries. My creative process is the continuation of my childhood passion and imagination. Design is my calling and it enriches everyone’s daily lives.”

In his sculptures, Seiji works with high-quality, sustainable wood, and often uses an old Japanese technique (YAKISUGI), to scorch the wood that brings out the natural grain to highlight its beauty. His sculpture work is contemporary and timeless, allowing him to explore concepts and designs that enrich his creative process as a whole.