OBLIQUE SAUNA

Inspired by midcentury coastal cabins, the Oblique sauna is made of 4" thick solid wood walls. Lined with aromatic western red cedar from Canada, the Oblique offers consistent, enveloping heat and a distinctive angled roof that delivers that unforgettable löyly experience.

The Oblique is the first sauna in North America built from cross-laminated timber and lined with cedar on the interior. The Oblique is assembled in just 6 hours, and the panels can be carried to remote locations.

Configuration

Exterior Cladding

Heater

IKI 9kW Pillar Included

Controller

Uku Wi-Fi Controller Included

Batch 01 and 02 sold out. Batch 03 begins delivery July 2026

HOW PURCHASING WORKS

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Inspired by the highly coveted midcentury coastal cabins of Oregon and Denmark, the Oblique is the first sauna built from cedar-integrated cross-laminated timber.

Cross-laminated timber delivers the thermal mass of a traditional Finnish sauna, with soft and even radiant heat. By integrating western red cedar into the panels, we add the natural durability, aroma, and humidity performance that cedar is uniquely suited for.

The angled roofline was not designed for aesthetics alone. It creates a thermal roll that moves steam across the bench area, producing the kind of deep, soft löyly that Finnish sauna culture has refined over generations.

Dimensions: Approximately 7 ft wide, 5 ft deep, 7.5 ft tall. Due to the angled back panel, it is 6 ft deep at the widest point.
Structure: Cedar-integrated CLT panels produced in Montana exclusively for VIM. The exposed interior is western red cedar.
Exterior: Thermory thermally modified wood from Estonia (20-year outdoor performance rating), with a vented air gap for breathability. There is no plastic house wrap on the Oblique; just 4” of solid wood. This natural insulation eliminates the need for synthetic insulation.
Benches: Clear Grade A western red cedar from Canada. Movable for traditional sauna, hot yoga, resistance training, and stretching.
Door: Custom-designed 4-inch-thick solid sauna door, perfectly balanced on top and bottom hinges.
Glass: Double-pane tempered insulated glass. Window frames finished with Supi Wax, a naturally based Finnish finish that does not off-gas in heat.

Electric IKI 9kW Pillar Sauna Heater, handcrafted in Finland.
WiFi heater controller by Uku. Preheat from anywhere.
Soft LED lighting integrated into the upper bench.
Metal standing seam roof.
Includes Finland’s Rento metal water pail and Iki long-handled ladle.

Structure is built of cross-laminated timber with high-quality exterior cladding. 4" thick solid panels ensure incredible heat stability.
Fabricated in Ashland, Wisconsin with CNC precision.
Tempered glass custom windows.

Hinged benches allow for hot yoga and resistance training.
Subtle warm lighting illuminates the interior.
Powerful Finnish stove creates an ideal heat envelope for a traditional sauna experience.

OPTIMIZED HEAT DISTRIBUTION.

The angle of the roofline directs the steam from the stove up and over to the bench area, delivering that ideal "löyly" that the Finns have perfected over the generations.

CHOOSE YOUR DESTINATION.

Because the panels can be carried by two people, the Oblique sauna can be installed in locations that are difficult to reach.

SUPER FAST INSTALLATION.

Our precision panels are assembled on site in less than 6 hours by three people.

"When I first entered the Oblique, I was told by the builder that it was like sitting inside a tree. I now cannot get that analogy out of my head because it rang so true. I am a die-hard for good heat sauna business owner. When I first sat in the Oblique at 180 degrees, it was like being held in the most incredible hug. The heat, even with the door wide open, envelops you in a way unmatched to any sauna I have ever sat in - and I have been in many saunas!! It was an instant yes for us, and we are excited to get to bring the Oblique into public community sauna spaces, and if I ever opt for a home sauna just for personal use, this will be the one for me."