Charred tea table with YAKISUGI technique preserving and pronouncing all the natural beauty of this piece of timber.
Low tea table with hand-cut joinery. Suitable to be placed on tatami mat for low seating position enthusiasts.
Hand-crafted tea table with traditional joinery
Coffee table made of expressive chestnut slab with contrasting black legs from ebonised oak. This table will please your eyes and maybe make you a little bit curious of what it...
A hand-carved ebonized wooden tray in Wagatabon style with inside and outside linear carving. Ideal tray for your tea sessions or as a display tray for your loved objects.
A hand-carved wooden tray in the minimalist style ideal for your relaxing moments with your favourite cup of tea or coffee.
A hand-carved wooden tray in the minimalist style ideal for your relaxing moments with your cup of tea or coffe. And there will be still plenty of space for somenthing sweet...
On this 1:1 or 2:1 workshop, you can choose to carve a Japanese wooden tray called Wagatabon or a wooden bowl. You will discover the beauty of working with silent hand tools and...
Welcome to my slow wooden world
I'm Tomas Heller, a woodworker inspired by Japanese design and the world of tea. My work reflects the balance, simplicity, and craftsmanship found in traditional tea culture.
I specialize in custom-made tea tables, benches, trays, boxes, and other bespoke furniture designed for fresh, contemporary interiors. Using time-honored joinery techniques and natural materials, I focus on fine details that bring harmony and authenticity to every creation.
Each piece is an invitation to slow down, appreciate craftsmanship, and embrace the beauty of your everyday rituals.
TeaTom philosophia:
- Create with joy and in harmony with nature
- Use of traditional and forgotten techniques of wood carvers, joiners and carpenters
- Learn and seek inspiration from craft masters across Europe and distant Japan
- Work with hand tools and the energy of the whole body
- Precise work – every little detail has its own meaning
- Know the origin of TeaTom wood
- Worship and refurbish old tools
- Spread the beauty of honest craft and pass it on to future generations
- Always with a cup of tea for a fresh mind and inspiration
- Promote rest and relaxation rituals
I look forward to hearing from you to discuss your ideas and create something truly unique together.
You are also welcome to visit me in my workshop in Prague, Czech Republic to see my work in person.
Tomas Heller, so called TeaTom.