INFORMATION
ABOUT US
Merchant no. 4 is an online shop which was launched in 2007 to represent independent designers, craftsmen and artisans worldwide. Our goal is to bring you a beautifully curated collection of unique objects for your home or gift giving. We do not support the mass-produced and hope you will enjoy our ever-evolving selection of thoughtfully crafted goods. Please visit often for new products!
NEWS
08.01.10 - Pick up your copy of the annual magazine, SPREAD ArtCulture where Design Miami co-founder, Amy Lau, picks Totem by Boym Partners and Wood Card Case by Masakage Tanno for her 'Best In Show'. Great magazine on art, design, fashion +++!
05.17.10 - A great write up on the Pop Up Shop by Jean Aw of NOTCOT! Link.
05.15.10 - We will be hosting our first Pop Up Shop for ICFF/NY Design Week. May 15 - 18, 11am -7pm daily. Hope to see you there. Link.
05.01.10 - Balloon Shakers by Masayuki Kurokawa are on Lucky Magazines Inspiration Board; May 2010 Issue.
03.01.10 - Dezeen discusses our newest piece; Totem by Boym Partners.
01.24.10 - Our site is featured on Siiimple.
01.15.10 - Our new site launches!
11.01.09 - Place for Trace is in Monocle Magazines November Edits.
10.14.09 - October Sale! 25% off everything in our shop. New York Times.
10.15.09 - We've been nominated for a Cooper Hewitt People's Design Award. Vote here!
07.06.09 - Selectism features our wood card case by Masakage Tanno.
06.30.09 - Pick up your July/August copy of Monocle Magazine. Kami Cups are #4 on their "Top 50 Things to Improve Your Life".
05.04.09 - Binchotan and Chikutan water purifiers are featured on The Today Show via Daily Candy. Watch the video here.