Chariots on Fire presents art/design for inspired living. We seek the rare, the stirring, the quietly bold — collected and made in places that hold meaning.
Rooted in a collector’s instinct and a designer’s eye, we drift towards the timeless — forms meant to be lived with, not just looked at. Shaped by care, enriched by memory, made to move with you and stay with you.
Found in select places including Arcana, Books on the Arts, Los Angeles and POST Books, Dover Street Market, Tokyo.We also look forward to welcoming you via our happenings; “Chariots on Fire Presents” in Los Angeles and beyond.
A simple wish to share meaningful design sparked everything. Ritsuko Yagi approaches design not only through what’s seen, but through what’s sensed — a kind of listening. Trained at Central Saint Martins, her perspective has been shaped by the dynamic cultures of vibrant cities and diverse communities, alongside years immersed in the worlds of art and design. Through it all, her sense of artistry deepened—formed, observant, and always led by curiosity, which remains her most trusted guide.
Chariots on Fire began as a series of quiet encounters — an antique carved jet locket found in London that seemed way ahead of its time, graphic shapes remembered from childhood, the soft, shifting palette of seasonal wagashi tasted in Kyoto. What began as collecting became curating. What she chose to keep became a way of living.
Her work moves fluidly between art direction and visual storytelling — but collecting remains at its core. Whether it’s a color recalled from memory or a texture found in nature, design is, for her, a tool for elevated presence — not just for decorating, but for revealing what’s essential. Each object becomes a way of marking time, connecting with others, and celebrating life. That belief is the quiet force behind COF.
From these moments, a way of seeing took shape — and what emerged became Chariots on Fire.
