About

HAKO Studio is a curated vintage marketplace and design studio based in Santa Barbara, California. Founded by interior stylist and vintage sourcer Madelynn Scheinberg, HAKO Studio blends timeless design with modern life, offering unique furniture, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and objects that blend the old and new. Each piece is carefully sourced to bring a special touch into contemporary interiors and everyday life.

The word “HAKO” (hah-ko) is the Japanese word for “box”, and it serves as the inspiration behind HAKO Studio. The name stems from Madelynn’s early passion for collecting vintage, handmade boxes—objects that hold both beauty and meaning. Boxes allow us to gather and preserve the stories of our lives—the things we find sacred. In much the same way, our homes and lives are like boxes themselves, as they are the spaces we build to hold the treasures we collect over time.

With a degree in the History of Art and Architecture, Madelynn brings a scholarly depth to her design work, applying in-depth knowledge of global art and architecture across various time periods and styles. Her work draws heavily from Japanese art and design—particularly ceramics, textiles, and woodwork—as well as the natural, lived-in sensibility of 20th-century Californian interiors. This cross-cultural fluency informs her unique aesthetic, which allows for her to offer an eclectic array of pieces that satisfy many styles.

Over the past several years, Madelynn has collaborated with respected designers and businesses, connecting them with collectible and meaningful furniture, objects, jewelry, and artwork. Through HAKO Studio, she now offers her services directly—bringing her thoughtful eye and cultural insight to residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across California and beyond.

Display of various ceramic and wooden vases on black metal shelves in a store.
A display of various decorative items, including lamps, vases, and sculptures, arranged on a wooden cabinet and surrounding tables, with abstract artwork and textiles on the wall.
Interior view of a spacious living room with a high wooden ceiling, large windows, a fireplace, a piano, and various seating areas.
Colorful still life painting of vegetables on a table with patterned cloth, framed and hanging on a white wall surrounded by other artworks.
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A wooden chair with a woven seat next to a small wooden side table holding a decorative vase with tall, thin sticks, and a rolled-up cloth. Two framed artworks are on a white paneled wall behind the chair and table.
A small wooden shelf built into the wall with a lamp, two black cups, and a tray inside. The lamp has a yellow shade and is turned on. To the right, part of a stone fireplace is visible.
A cozy room with vintage and modern decor, featuring woven rugs on the wall, a tall white paper lantern, a small statue, a pink vase on a yellow and black table, and various chairs and rugs.
A glass-top table with a black vase, a decorative glass cube, and a magazine titled 'Replaces' on it. The table has a wooden frame, and the setting appears minimalistic and modern.
Interior wall decorated with abstract painting in green and blue tones, framed with a yellow border, and other framed artwork and wall decor, alongside a beige textured vase on a glass table near a staircase.
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A mid-century modern wooden dining table with a natural edge, accompanied by wooden chairs. There is a tall wooden floor lamp with a geometric patterned lampshade and a wooden wall art piece in the background. A small white box is on the table.
Woman sitting on a black metal chair outdoors, reading a book titled 'Master of Modern Architecture' in front of a white wall with a window and black iron bars.
Mid-century style wooden sideboard against a white wall with large windows, topped with decorative pottery and a book.
Close-up of white fabric with a red abstract dotted and squiggly line pattern.
A wooden table with a large cream-colored lamp, four small decorative cups on a red book, two yellow and green candleholders, a small yellow vase, and framed pictures on a white brick wall.
View of a Japanese garden through open shoji sliding doors, with lush green trees, rocks, and moss.
A young woman with glasses and long brown hair holding a red suitcase, standing on steps outside a building with a purple and black door.
Moss-covered stone water basin surrounded by plants and gravel.
A woman with long dark hair, glasses, and tattoos sitting on a modern black wire chair in a room with brick walls, decorated with framed photos, a lamp, and artful objects.
Living room with black sofa, wooden coffee table, and sliding glass door leading to small patio with outdoor seating and potted plants.
Traditional Japanese room with red carpet, wooden benches, and sliding windows overlooking a pond and greenery outside.
Decorative round metal wall hanging with blue and silver design, mounted on a white wall.
Various Japanese paper lanterns and lamps displayed on a table and standing on floor, with some hanging lanterns in the background.
A person holding a small silver cup with a spoon inside, positioned above a white surface, with an outdoor antique or vintage table setup in the background including a brass lamp, a round mirror, small cups, and a potted plant.
A woman wearing glasses, a beige cap, and a dark outfit is smiling and holding a framed picture and a cup of iced coffee inside a bookstore or library with wooden and black shelves filled with books and framed pictures.
Inside a traditional Japanese room with wooden floor and walls, shoji sliding paper doors, a window with a view of a tiled roof, and a photograph of a man on the wall. There is a large carved wooden table, two wooden chairs, and a small shelf with a
Collection of decorative vases on a wooden table with a colorful painting of a rural scene hanging on a white textured wall in the background.
Close-up of two overlapping patterned rugs with fringed edges, one with blue and white abstract shapes and the other with blue and yellow geometric squares.
Interior of a vintage store with wooden shelving, ceramics, a metal teapot, and framed artwork. A chair with two towels draped over it, one beige with red and blue stripes and the other black with a blue and white pattern. A black floor lamp with an
A small outdoor patio with a white wall, a green potted tree, and a wooden table with chairs. Two gray cats are resting on a striped outdoor sofa.
Traditional Japanese room with shoji screens, a small wooden table with a flower arrangement, and window that opens to a garden with rocks and lush greenery.