Showa Seating
15
to
1
1
15
15
15
41,083
23,268
8,891
4,156
1,573
1,422
1,212
1,096
962
938
804
738
701
640
511
474
362
234
15
10
5
3
4
2
1
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
10
5
9
5
5
4
3
15
15
15
7
Style: Showa
Set of Side Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Invented in the United States in 1958, FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic) is a new material that was widely introduced in public spaces such as Olympic stadiums, stadiums, and station wa...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
These are 60s-70s chairs designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokkou. The original stickers still exist.
All frames are made of bent solid beech wood.
Akita Mokkou has a history of o...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating
Materials
Beech
Japanese Antique Rotating Stool / Showa period / WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
It's an old Japanese swivel chair.
It seems that it was used by rotating it on this seat surface when doing bonsai.
The legs are made of iron and are a simple material.
The seat s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair of Kabuto Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Tendo Mokko has long used outside furniture designers, which is unusual for Japanese manufacturers, and some of its products have been on sale for nearly half a century.
The technolo...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating
Materials
Plywood
Pair of Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
FRP manufacturing technology was introduced to Japan from America in 1954, as exemplified by the Charles & Ray Eames chairs of the 1950s.
By making it possible to create free three-d...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating
Materials
Acrylic
Side Chair with cushion by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Invented in the United States in 1958, FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic) is a new material that was widely introduced in public spaces such as Olympic stadiums, stadiums, and station wa...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating
Materials
Acrylic
Japanese Old Modern Chair Mid-Century 1940s-1960s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old modern chair made in Japan.
The chair was manufactured between 1940s and 1960s.
The seat is made of fiberglass and the legs are made of iron.
It is characterized by i...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating
Materials
Iron
Japanese antique stool / wood stool wabi-sabi stool
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This stool is made from a stump that was cut down from a pine tree. The polished parts give the impression that the chair has been touched and enjoyed.
In addition, to adjust the i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Seating
Materials
Cedar
Rattan Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi, 1960s
Located in Venezia, VENETO
This rattan Sofa was designed by Isamu Kenmochi circa 1960s. It is part of the iconic “Rattan Furniture” series manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan.
No restorations or modifications ...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Japanese Antique Wooden Stool / 1950s Showa Period Wabi Sabi
Located in 神戸市, JP
Antique handmade wooden stool showcasing traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Structurally sound with a beautiful patina, this stool is not only a piece of history but functional art ...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating
Materials
Wood
"AIPAG"/Japanese and German Modern Stacking Chairs/PAGHOLZ/PAGWOOD/Stock B
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stacking chair made of PAGWOOD, jointly developed with his PAGHOLZ in Germany and Aichi Co., Ltd. in Japan.
It is commonly known as "AIPAG".
PAGHOLZ is a wood compressi...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Seating
Materials
Iron
"AIPAG"/Japanese and German modern stacking chair/PAGHOLZ/PAGWOOD/Stock A
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
"AIPAG"/Japanese and German Modern Stacking Chairs/PAGHOLZ/PAGWOOD/Stock A
This is a stacking chair made of PAGWOOD, jointly developed with his PAGHOLZ in Germany and Aichi Co., L...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Seating
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Wooden Stools / 1950s Showa Period Wabi Sabi
Located in 神戸市, JP
Antique handmade wooden stools showcasing traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Structurally sound with a beautiful patina, these stools are not only a piece of history but functional ...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating
Materials
Wood
Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi , Circa 1980s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1980s.
No restorations or modifications have been made. The cushion is also original vintage condition.
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Iron Stool Used in an Old Japanese Elementary School/Made in 1965
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stool used at Minoya Elementary School in Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
The back of the seat has the name of the school and the fact that it was built in 1965.
A simple stool with an oak top and iron legs.
Two plastic parts on the toe are missing, but there is no problem in use.
Old school...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Seating
Materials
Iron
Related Items
Japanese Mid-Century Design "Kabuto" Lounge Chair
Located in Meguro-ku, JP
This is designed by the most talented Japanese mid-century producer Mr. Isamu Kenmochi.
"Kabuto" chairs have been made by Tendo who manufactured the famo...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Rare Brass Dining Side Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of rare design brass chairs. Low profile HEAVY brass dining chairs.
Category
20th Century French Showa Seating
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in cognac boucle and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Showa Seating
Materials
Leather
Side Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller - Felhbaum, 1971
Located in Barcelona, ES
Side chair designed by Verner Panton in 1967 for Herman Miller - Fehlbaum production, Germany. This one is stamped in 1971 in black glossy thermoplastic.
Category
1970s German Vintage Showa Seating
Materials
Plastic
Set of Three Jens Risom for Knoll Webbed Wood Side Chairs
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three blueberry nylon webbed chairs with maple frames designed by Jens Risom for Knoll.
Category
1990s American Showa Seating
Materials
Nylon, Wood
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in black leather and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Showa Seating
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in black leather and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Showa Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of Six Mario Bellini Cab Armchairs for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina c.1970s, Italy, feature the original camel saddle leather which is wrapped atop the steel frames. This set of six armchairs ar...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Showa Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Philippe Starck Ghost Armchairs for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A set of six Ghost armchairs designed by iconic French Designer Philippe Starck for Kartell. Very comfortable and suitable for outdoor use if desired. The set is in the “Smoke” finis...
Category
20th Century Showa Seating
Materials
Plastic
Japanese "Heron" Chair and Ottoman by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, c1970s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Now available is an amazing "Heron" rocking chair designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko. Truly a classic design that any collector would be happy to have. The chair measures...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 35 in W 22 in D 34 in
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of 6 dining chairs by noted mid century designer, Robsjohn Gibbings, for Widdicomb Furniture. The set includes 2 arm, and 4 armless chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Showa Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, 4 Side-Chairs & 2 Arm-Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A Set of 6 John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, 4 side-chairs & 2 arm-chairs
Measure: Seat height 17.5.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Showa Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
H 37.75 in W 21.75 in D 18.25 in
Previously Available Items
Japanese Old Modern Bench "JINDAISUGI" 1960s-1980s / Chair Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old modern bench made in Japan.
It was manufactured between 1960s-1980s.
It is made by using "JINDAISUGI" for the seat part.
"JINDAISUGI" is a very rare and valuable ced...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Seating
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Wooden Chair / Early Showa period / Japandi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This wooden chair is originally an old Japanese chair.
The frame is made of oak, and the seat is made of chestnuts.
Originally, the seat surface w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Seating
Materials
Chestnut, Oak
Japanese Antique Arm Chair 1920s-1940s / Seating Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Since ancient times, people have created and passed down necessary tools from familiar materials to survive in the severe struggle against nature, and have nurtured a lifestyle cultu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Seating
Materials
Cedar
Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, circa 1960s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1960s.
It is assumed that this was manufactured in the early days. The color of the rattan has faded over time.
This rattan chair was designed by Isamu Kenmochi in 1960 for "Hotel New Japan", a pioneer of modern hotels. In order to create this curvaceous beauty, high technology based on many years of experience is required. They were made by "Yamakawa rattan", an old Japanese rattan...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Old Japanese tree trunk chair/Late 20th century/Photography chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a chair made from an old Japanese tree trunk made around the latter half of the 20th century.
I don't know what the wood is made of, but it's har...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Seating
Materials
Wood
Japanese Vintage pipe chairs
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
If you are looking for something special, we recommend buying items selected by Brood.
We sell a carefully selected range of old Japanese items.
We have seen tens of thousands of ite...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Seating
Materials
Steel
Japanese Old Wooden Block Stool 1940s-1960s / Primitive Side Chair Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Old Japanese black wooden block stool.
It is from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s).
Material is pine wood.
Carved from a single pine tree.
Dynamic and massive.
Sturdy and stable.
...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating
Materials
Pine
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Black Stool 1900s-1940s / Stump Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese stump stool.
It is from the early Showa period (1900s to 1940s).
It is carved from a large cedar tree.
The cracks in the wood also accentuate the stool, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Seating
Materials
Cedar
H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 12.21 in
Japanese Old Bamboo Bench 1940s-1960s / Long Chair Mingei Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old bamboo bench made in Japan.
This furniture is from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s).
It is made entirely of bamboo.
You can enjoy Japanese craftsmanship.
It is char...
Category
1940s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, circa 1960s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1960s.
No restorations or modifications have been made.
Vintage product in very good condition.
It has a "Yamakawa Rattan" sticker.
This rattan chair was designed by Isamu Kenmochi in 1960 for "Hotel New Japan", a pioneer of modern hotels. In order to create this curvaceous beauty, high technology based on many years of experience is required. They were made by "Yamakawa rattan", an old Japanese rattan...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Japanese Antique Primitive Black Stool 1900s-1940s / Side Table Chair Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wooden stool.
It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s).
It is a very innovative and dynamic piece of furniture.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Seating
Materials
Wood
H 17.92 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1900s-1940s / Side Table Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wooden stool.
It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s).
It is a very innovative and dynamic piece of furniture.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Seating
Materials
Wood
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 13 in
Showa seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Showa seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa seating made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include and Isamu Kenmochi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $9,431 while the average work can sell for $825.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
French Chairs With Rush Seating
Gold Chrome Chairs
Herman Miller Light
Vintage Aluminum Outdoor Furniture
Vintage Asian Chair
White Leather Desk Chair
Blue Dining Chairs Lacquer
Charlotte Perriand On Sale
Curved Dining Sofa
Formal Dining Table And Chairs
Italy Walnut Desk Chair
Oval French Chairs
Set Of 4 Rattan Chairs
Tobacco Leather Chair
Used Outdoor Furniture Cushions
Blue Shell Chair
Cantilever Black Leather
Charles Fritz