At KEITA, our process begins at the source. The materials we work with come from trees that have fallen naturally or been removed out of necessity. These moments of transition in the urban landscape become the starting point for something new: furniture and objects designed to last for generations.
Milling a fallen Oak tree in Pasadena
Selecting slabs for a commission
We approach each piece of wood as a collaboration. The grain patterns and the movement tell the story of its life, helping our team determine the form and function of the final piece. Through a mix of digital precision and hands-on craft, we shape each design with care, building not only for beauty and utility, but for longevity.
By transforming reclaimed and salvaged hardwood into durable, refined pieces, we hope to slow the cycle of waste and overproduction. Every KEITA piece is made with the intention that it can be used, repaired, and passed down. In honoring the full life of the material, we aim to create heirlooms: objects with stories that continue beyond our time with them.
This work is part of a larger mission: to build a more beautiful future for you, and for the planet. We believe sustainable design is not just possible, but essential. By making thoughtful choices at every step of the process, we hope to inspire deeper connections between people, materials, and the spaces they inhabit.
The Rhombus Nesting Tables
The Hannah Table