Introducing Our First Collection

Designed by Lichen in New York,
Crafted by Karimoku Furniture in Japan

CMPT is a Line of Furniture Designed to Grow
and Move with You.

The ethos is grounded in city dwelling and the homes that define which kinds of furniture these spaces can accommodate.

The collections' DNA is rooted in mobility, storage, and perhaps more importantly - its modularity. Each piece was designed to be adaptable to meet the needs of everyday living whether you live in a studio apartment or a sprawling residence.

CMPT stands for Compartment. Compartment, by definition is defined as 'a separate section of a structure or container in which certain items can be kept separate from others' we are also very aware that even though these items are separate they need to combine to form a cohesive whole. In this way we can understand through the singular Apple box, and how it interplays with the Coffee table to form a whole. We can look at how the media storage console is used as an individual unit or how it can be stacked to suit the changing needs of a person. How the stools neatly tuck under the Kitchen Island that can also be used as a work table in an office. Every item in the collection has a companion. Every idea became two ideas during the design phase.  

Ed Be and Jared Blake of Lichen at a Karimoku Factory in Gifu, Japan
CMPT Apple Box

PROCESSWe want to continue to push the exploration of storage, modularity and comfort with this first collection.

Teaming up with Karimoku has given us amazing insights into the standards and thoughtful approach of working with a leader in Japanese furniture.

Ed Be, co-founder of Lichen and CREATIVE director of CMPT BY LICHEN, and
Karimoku engineers working on CMPT prototypes
Jared Blake, co-founder of Lichen and
design director of CMPT
Design sketch by Jared Blake

Why does Moss collaborate with a Tree? As such, Lichen and Karimoku are different but we are in the same ecosystem. We value creativity and cultural exchanges both in practice, design and as business partners. Karimoku has invited us to share our perspectives and work side by side with the High Tech, High Touch ethos and capabilities Karimoku Furniture has to offer. CMPT by Lichen has been a journey of understanding and compromise and we're excited to see where it goes.

Material selection process in Karimoku factory, Japan

CMPT Collection 01

Designed by Lichen in New York,
Crafted by Karimoku Furniture in Japan