Our Roots
In 2012, we established Stellar Works as a way to bring ideas together: East and West, heritage and modernity, craft and industry – bringing the best of the past into the light of the present. Our aim was to inspire a renaissance in Asian aesthetics, taking the forms, styles and motifs that have characterised Japanese design across the centuries and filtering them through the lens of the European tradition to create something new and timeless.
“We have chosen this path between the old and the new because I believe good design is timeless design. Stellar Works aims to be timeless.”
– Yuichiro Hori, CEO and Founder
Today, sustainability is fundamental to good design, and responsible material sourcing forms a key chapter in any product’s story. Through transparent sourcing and manufacturing, Stellar Works offers clients an assurance of integrity and a demonstrable commitment to sustainability.
Creative Direction By Neri&Hu
“Design is an outward manifestation of what we have within us.”
– Rossana Hu
Stellar Works’ creative direction is overseen by the Neri&Hu Design and Research Office. Founded in 2004, the design practice is based in Shanghai and London and led by architects Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu. The company’s diverse, multicultural team strives to reinvent classic craft, adding a fresh, contemporary touch to their projects and collaborations all over the world.
Lunar Sofa
The Lunar Sofa is designed by Space Copenhagen for Stellar Works. Inspired by the legendary Chinese goddess of the moon, the sofa exudes feminine charm with its gentle curves and also an air of studied coolness with its straight wooden legs; a perfect marriage of oriental inspirations with contemporary Nordic design. The Lunar sofa is fully upholstered with cushion pads on the seat as well as the back, ideal for uses where comfort is as important as style.
Utility Armchair U
This durable seating series combines comfort with practicality and a highly sophisticated take on the enduringly popular industrial aesthetic. Incorporating a range of lounge chairs, armchairs and stools, the Utility collection is (as its name suggests) utilitarian in its references, while also featuring a palette of old-world and luxurious materials. The end result is a set of elegant and versatile pieces that fit seamlessly and gracefully into any environment, from high-end hospitality to residential projects.
QT Side Table
With a glance at mid century design and a contemporary mix of materials, this QT coffee table ticks all the right boxes in Nic Graham’s QT series. The Australian designer places a tray-style veneer tabletop on a powder-coated steel base with a final style fillip of brass-plated connectors. As rendered by Stellar Works with its impressive craftsmanship, QT strikes a timely note of appealingly casual luxury.
Utility Dining Table
This durable series combines comfort with practicality and a highly sophisticated take on the enduringly popular industrial aesthetic. Incorporating a range of lounge chairs, barstools and stools, and tables the Utility collection is (as its name suggests) utilitarian in its references, while also featuring a palette of old-world and luxurious materials. The end result is a set of elegant and versatile pieces that fit seamlessly and gracefully into any environment, from high-end hospitality to residential projects.
Kyoto Floor Lamp
This series of floor lamps in natural ash is a tribute to both the historic woodcraft of Kyoto and the early years of Japanese aviation. The lamps’ structure invokes the intricacy of Japanese toy aeroplanes – in particular the Yoshida Hishou, an A-shaped plane fitted with two reverse propellers that successfully crossed Tokyo’s Sumida River in a 1911 model-aircraft contest.
The shade is created using Japan’s Unesco-listed washi paper, by the craftspeople of Kyoto, traditional makers of Japan’s distinctive wagasa (umbrellas made with washi and bamboo). Emitting a gentle, warm-toned light and creating a soft shadow play, the Kyoto Lamp enhances interiors through both its form and effect.
Risom Shelves
The Risom Shelves was originally designed by Jens Risom and has been recently reissued by Stellar Works. The distinctive mid-century style of the freestanding shelving unit, with its focus on simplicity and functionality, marks it out as a true modern classic. This compact bookcase combines 4 open shelves with two drawer compartments, the latter featuring cut-out drawer fronts, which gives the bookcase a sense of lightness.
The Risom Shelves is a timeless classic which works well in living rooms or studies at home and in commercial spaces such as offices, lobbies, receptions and other communal lounging areas.
Stellar Works Mandarin Bench
The collection finds inspiration in the harmony and balance between classical forms and mid-century aesthetics. Neri&Hu have translated these into the design of a table and chairs following Asian temple design typologies: the sphere which symbolises the temple of Heaven versus the square form represented by the temple of Earth.
Utility Long Mirror
This durable seating series combines comfort with practicality and a highly sophisticated take on the enduringly popular industrial aesthetic. Incorporating a range of lounge chairs, barstools and stools, the Utility collection is (as its name suggests) utilitarian in its references, while also featuring a palette of old-world and luxurious materials.
The end result is a set of elegant and versatile pieces that fit seamlessly and gracefully into any environment, from high-end hospitality to residential projects.
Utility Round Mirror
Round wall-mounted framed mirror, solid wood frame, stainless steel brass finish, design by Neri&Hu Design and Research Office. This durable seating series combines comfort with practicality and a highly sophisticated take on the enduringly popular industrial aesthetic. Incorporating a range of lounge chairs, bar stools and stools, the Utility collection is (as its name suggests) utilitarian in its references, while also featuring a palette of old-world and luxurious materials. The end result is a set of elegant and versatile pieces that fit seamlessly and gracefully into any environment, from high-end hospitality to residential projects.