Craft, factory and place.
Akase began in 1961 and created MasterWal around American black walnut. Furniture is made to order in Okayama, with attention to grain matching and hand finishing.
- 1961
Akase begins
The Okayama furniture maker establishes its workshop.
- 1999
MasterWal takes shape
American black walnut becomes the focus of a made-to-order collection.
- Today
Built to order in Okayama
Grain matching and hand finishing remain defining steps.



