[Tradition × Chemistry] A coaster that designs light to enhance the beauty of cut glass

Tokushu Abe Seisakusho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshikazu Abe), a company specializing in precision microfabrication, will exhibit at the "Interior Lifestyle" exhibition to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Wednesday, June 10 to Friday, June 12, 2026.

At the exhibition, the company will unveil the "Coaster that Designs Light," developed to allow users to enjoy the charm of cut glass more richly.

This product is tableware designed to utilize light reflection and shadow by applying the company's long-cultivated chemical etching technology (a processing technique that uses chemicals to create fine patterns on metal surfaces).

By combining metalworking technology with seasonal designs, it proposes a new way to enjoy the interplay between glass and light.

Cut Glass × Etching Coaster

Development Background

"We wanted to make the brilliance of Edo cut glass even more beautiful."

The appeal of cut glass lies in the expressions of light and shadow created by its delicate cuts. We wondered if there was a way to further enjoy this beauty. By leveraging our long-cultivated chemical etching technology, we developed a coaster that harmonizes with the glass and orchestrates light. Our goal was to create new tableware that allows for a richer enjoyment of the brilliance, color, and light-born expressions of cut glass.

Cut glass and etching coasters for the four seasons: "Sakura," "Fireworks," "Autumn Leaves," and "Snowflakes."

Product Features

1. Delicate pattern expression created by the power of chemistry

Chemical etching is a technology that precisely processes metal using chemicals. It enables smooth, delicate expressions that are difficult to achieve with physical cutting tools, creating unique shadows and textures on the metal surface. In this product, we have utilized this characteristic to express delicate patterns symbolizing Japan's four seasons: "Sakura," "Fireworks," "Autumn Leaves," and "Snowflakes." By harmonizing with the light expressions created by the glass cuts, the design allows the respective charms of metal and glass to resonate with each other.

2. Bringing the brilliance of the showroom to your dining table

Cut glass often appears more impressive in display spaces due to mirror effects and other lighting techniques. Therefore, this product combines mirror-finished stainless steel with etching processing to achieve a beautiful contrast created by light reflection and shadow. It gently reflects the color and brilliance of the glass while adorning everyday table scenes.

3. Transforming "drinking" into a time to savor light

As light passing through the glass overlaps with the seasonal patterns engraved on the coaster, seasonal scenery emerges through the glass. It creates a scene as if the four seasons were captured within the glass.

Furthermore, its expression changes depending on the viewing angle, allowing one to enjoy the shifting light along with the drink.

Look. Savor. Converse. This product is proposed as tableware that enriches the very act of drinking.

Product Specifications

[Glass Specifications] Material: Soda glass Size: Max diameter Φ70mm × Height 60mm Weight: 115g Capacity: Approx. 100ml

[Coaster Specifications] Material: Domestic solid wood (Katsura), 18-8 stainless steel Coating: Urethane coating (Black / Clear) Size: (Wooden base) Thickness 13.5mm × Φ90mm Weight: Approx. 130g

Sales

[Planned Price] 110,000 yen per set (tax included) *Price varies depending on specifications and combination.

[Sales Method] Planned for sale on the EC site of the company's own lifestyle brand "HikariSAS."

Exhibition Overview

Exhibition Name: Interior Lifestyle Period: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Friday, June 12, 2026 Time: 10:00 – 18:00 (until 16:30 on the final day) Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, West Exhibition Hall Atrium, within the "Koto Brand" area

Exhibits: Etching coasters for cut glass, chemical etching product display, acceptance of consultations for name engraving / custom OEM

About Tokushu Abe Seisakusho Co., Ltd.

Tokushu Abe Seisakusho Co., Ltd. leverages its chemical etching technology cultivated in B2B operations and has recently been working on B2C expansion under its own brand.

The company makes proposals that go beyond the framework of traditional manufacturing, such as in traditional crafts, lifestyle, and spatial design, pursuing new possibilities for processing technology.