Dean Marino - Dean Marino - Coffee table - Korukodairu - Cedar of Lebanon - Wabi-sabi
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Korukodairu is a 2020s coffee table by Italian artist and designer Dean Marino, made from Lebanese cedar using the yakisugi technique and measuring 90 × 40 × 20 cm.
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Title: "Korukodairu (crocodile)
Object: Wabi-sabi coffee table
Designer artist: Dean Marino
Year: 2025
Conditions: excellent
Certificate of authenticity included.
Hand-signed
Made in Italy.
Measurements 90X40X20H cm ap.
Technique: Yakisugi
Philosophy: Wabi-sabi
Materials: Lebanon cedar
Marino Piotti, aka Dean Marino, born in 1982, is an Italian sculptor/designer originally from Val Trompia. Since childhood he has a visceral relationship with the elements of his land. He creates sculptures using natural elements such as wood and iron, giving them new life, while always maintaining a strong bond with his origins. His aim is to create an indispensable connection between man and nature. His mission is the regeneration of matter.
The knots and natural scars are an emanation of the Wabi-sabi philosophy that surrounds the sculpture
Exhibitions:
Palazzo Facchi "the dreamers" 2021 (Brescia)
Valley inc. 2021 (Brescia)
"Origins" 2022 (Brescia)
"Contemporaneamente" 2023 (Brescia)
"recycledart" 2023 Brescia
Permanent exhibition "Alisani Bistrot"
"FUTURA EXPO 2023"
"Art Views Cominelli1840" 2024
"Rinascita 2025"
Korukodairu is a cedar coffee table worked with the yakisugi technique, an ancient Japanese method that uses heat to burn the wood, creating a fire-resistant surface and revealing the wonderful grain. The technique has been used in Japan for centuries and is still popular today.
The minimalist design and the Wabi-sabi philosophy it embodies make Korukodairu a perfect addition to any modern environment. Its natural hole where a branch originated is the perfect embodiment of the Wabi-sabi philosophy.
It is an excellent choice for those seeking a table with a unique design that integrates seamlessly into any environment. A great addition for any home, whether in a modern space or a more traditional one.
Finished with oils and natural wax.
Technique used:
Yakisugi (焼杉) is a traditional Japanese method of preserving wood. Yaki means to heat with fire and sugi is cedar. In the West it is referred to as burnt wood cladding and is also known as shou sugi ban (焼杉板), which uses the same kanji characters but with an incorrect pronunciation.
The character ban means "board".
By slightly carbonizing the surface of the wood without burning the entire piece, the wood becomes waterproof through carbonization and is therefore more resistant. It also protects against insects, in addition to making the wood fire-resistant.
Philosophy:
Wabi-sabi (侘寂) constitutes a vision of the Japanese world, or aesthetics, based on accepting the transience and imperfection of things. This vision, sometimes described as "beautiful imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness," derives from the Buddhist doctrine of anitya (impermanence).
Title: "Korukodairu (crocodile)
Object: Wabi-sabi coffee table
Designer artist: Dean Marino
Year: 2025
Conditions: excellent
Certificate of authenticity included.
Hand-signed
Made in Italy.
Measurements 90X40X20H cm ap.
Technique: Yakisugi
Philosophy: Wabi-sabi
Materials: Lebanon cedar
Marino Piotti, aka Dean Marino, born in 1982, is an Italian sculptor/designer originally from Val Trompia. Since childhood he has a visceral relationship with the elements of his land. He creates sculptures using natural elements such as wood and iron, giving them new life, while always maintaining a strong bond with his origins. His aim is to create an indispensable connection between man and nature. His mission is the regeneration of matter.
The knots and natural scars are an emanation of the Wabi-sabi philosophy that surrounds the sculpture
Exhibitions:
Palazzo Facchi "the dreamers" 2021 (Brescia)
Valley inc. 2021 (Brescia)
"Origins" 2022 (Brescia)
"Contemporaneamente" 2023 (Brescia)
"recycledart" 2023 Brescia
Permanent exhibition "Alisani Bistrot"
"FUTURA EXPO 2023"
"Art Views Cominelli1840" 2024
"Rinascita 2025"
Korukodairu is a cedar coffee table worked with the yakisugi technique, an ancient Japanese method that uses heat to burn the wood, creating a fire-resistant surface and revealing the wonderful grain. The technique has been used in Japan for centuries and is still popular today.
The minimalist design and the Wabi-sabi philosophy it embodies make Korukodairu a perfect addition to any modern environment. Its natural hole where a branch originated is the perfect embodiment of the Wabi-sabi philosophy.
It is an excellent choice for those seeking a table with a unique design that integrates seamlessly into any environment. A great addition for any home, whether in a modern space or a more traditional one.
Finished with oils and natural wax.
Technique used:
Yakisugi (焼杉) is a traditional Japanese method of preserving wood. Yaki means to heat with fire and sugi is cedar. In the West it is referred to as burnt wood cladding and is also known as shou sugi ban (焼杉板), which uses the same kanji characters but with an incorrect pronunciation.
The character ban means "board".
By slightly carbonizing the surface of the wood without burning the entire piece, the wood becomes waterproof through carbonization and is therefore more resistant. It also protects against insects, in addition to making the wood fire-resistant.
Philosophy:
Wabi-sabi (侘寂) constitutes a vision of the Japanese world, or aesthetics, based on accepting the transience and imperfection of things. This vision, sometimes described as "beautiful imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness," derives from the Buddhist doctrine of anitya (impermanence).
Details
Era
After 2000
Specific region of origin
Italia
Title additional information
Wabi-sabi
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Dean Marino
Model
Korukodairu
Designer/artist/maker
Dean Marino
Material
Cedar of Lebanon
Condition
As new - unused
Height
20 cm
Width
90 cm
Depth
40 cm
Estimated period
2020+
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