Get to know Karimoku New Standard.
Karimoku established Karimoku New Standard in 2009 to connect its Japanese manufacturing expertise with international design perspectives. The collection brings together the experience of its craftspeople and a selected group of designers. Castor Chair shows that dialogue through a familiar café-chair reference reworked in Japanese oak with a light, stackable structure.
Read the official history ↗︎- Country of origin
- Japan ↗︎
- History
- 2009
- Product world
- Furniture ↗︎
Discover the Karimoku New Standard selection.
A few pieces tell the story in their own way, through a shape, a material or a familiar gesture.
A closer look.
What catches our eye.
Castor is an approachable introduction to contemporary Japanese furniture. The familiar outline keeps it easy to place, while the grain and compact construction give the chair its own identity.
Where does Karimoku New Standard come from?
Karimoku New Standard is a brand of Japan origin. This describes where the brand began; individual products may be made elsewhere.
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Where to find Karimoku New Standard.
Official website ↗︎Delivery and store links checked 2026-10-21. Check the official site for subsequent changes.
Sources & image credits
Editorial product selection, not a bestseller ranking.
Editorial reviewed 2026-10-21. Design perspectives express the Selezio editorial view.
Official brand imagery · Karimoku New Standard

