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Japanese Rare Mid Century "Wave" Pattern Garden Bench
Japanese Rare Mid Century "Wave" Pattern Garden Bench

Japanese Rare Mid Century "Wave" Pattern Garden Bench

$1,480Sale Price|69% Off

H 18 in W 71 in D 11.5 in

Japanese Rare Mid Century "Wave" Pattern Garden Bench

Located in South Burlington, VT

chiseled on plank in a dramatic "wave" pattern using traditional Japanese tools "Oire Nomi". The butterfly

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Japanese Hibachi with Tools, Japan, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century
Antique Japanese Hibachi with Tools, Japan, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century

Antique Japanese Hibachi with Tools, Japan, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

An authentic Japanese hibachi, traditionally used as a portable brazier for heating and tea

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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Stainless Steel Japan Letter Opener Desk Tool Vintage
Stainless Steel Japan Letter Opener Desk Tool Vintage

Stainless Steel Japan Letter Opener Desk Tool Vintage

Located in Chula Vista, CA

scissors. Made in Japan circa the 1960s. Stamped. Clean modern design. Dimensions: 9.88" W x 1.38" W x

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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

It is believed that this was used as an old Japanese folk tool. It is likely a tool used to carry

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20th Century Japanese Primitive Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Memphis Tool Kit Set by Koyo Sangyo, Japan, 1980s
Memphis Tool Kit Set by Koyo Sangyo, Japan, 1980s

Memphis Tool Kit Set by Koyo Sangyo, Japan, 1980s

$1,325Sale Price / set|26% Off

H 40 in W 36 in D 4 in

Memphis Tool Kit Set by Koyo Sangyo, Japan, 1980s

By Koyo Sangyo

Located in Munich, DE

Rare tool kit designed by Koyo Sangyo, Japan, 1980s. This complete set represents the 'Memphis

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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Walnut & Stainless Steel Barware Tools from Japan
Set of Three Walnut & Stainless Steel Barware Tools from Japan

Set of Three Walnut & Stainless Steel Barware Tools from Japan

$220Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 1.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.75 in

Set of Three Walnut & Stainless Steel Barware Tools from Japan

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of three walnut & stainless steel barware tools in box, circa 1980s. The set includes a bottle

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Japanese woven wall hanging basket/20th century/Wabi-sabi vase
Antique Japanese woven wall hanging basket/20th century/Wabi-sabi vase

Antique Japanese woven wall hanging basket/20th century/Wabi-sabi vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a rustic woven basket made of walnut bark, made in Japan around the 20th century. In Japan

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Vintage Modernist Stainless Steel Barware Tool Set in Box Made in Japan
Vintage Modernist Stainless Steel Barware Tool Set in Box Made in Japan

Vintage Modernist Stainless Steel Barware Tool Set in Box Made in Japan

By Atapco

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredibly stylish, cool and hard to find Modernist handcrafted steel bar tool set, circa 1960s

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Alan Peters Stool, Maple Wood, Mid-Century Modern, UK, 1950s Design
Alan Peters Stool, Maple Wood, Mid-Century Modern, UK, 1950s Design

Alan Peters Stool, Maple Wood, Mid-Century Modern, UK, 1950s Design

By Alan Peters

Located in Berlin, DE

influenced by Japanese woodworking, he rejected Japanese tools after experimenting with them. He is famed

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Maple

Set of Three Walnut & Stainless Steel Barware Tools in Teak Box
Set of Three Walnut & Stainless Steel Barware Tools in Teak Box

Set of Three Walnut & Stainless Steel Barware Tools in Teak Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of three walnut & stainless steel barware tools in teak box with ceramic tile top, circa 1970s

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960s Japanese Barware Set Rosewood & Stainless Steel
1960s Japanese Barware Set Rosewood & Stainless Steel

1960s Japanese Barware Set Rosewood & Stainless Steel

By Jens Quistgaard, Gio Ponti

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Barware 1960s Japanese modern cocktail bar tool set sculpted stainless steel & tapered rosewood

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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s Japanese Barware Ice Tongs Stainless Steel & Wood
1970s Japanese Barware Ice Tongs Stainless Steel & Wood

1970s Japanese Barware Ice Tongs Stainless Steel & Wood

By Dansk

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s bar tool Japanese vintage Ice tongs stainless steel and wood Stamped Japan Measures: 8.25

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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Japanese Bronze and Sterling Incense Burner from Takaoka
Japanese Bronze and Sterling Incense Burner from Takaoka

Japanese Bronze and Sterling Incense Burner from Takaoka

Located in Louisville, KY

This stunning Koro was crafted in Takaoka, Japan where craftsmen use intricate tooling and expert

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20th Century Japanese Other Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Old Japanese wooden wall hanging object/wooden mold/20th century
Old Japanese wooden wall hanging object/wooden mold/20th century

Old Japanese wooden wall hanging object/wooden mold/20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Japanese antiques wood table /wabi-sabi side table /primitive wood table / stand
Japanese antiques wood table /wabi-sabi side table /primitive wood table / stand

Japanese antiques wood table /wabi-sabi side table /primitive wood table / stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This table is made from branches repurposed from some of Japan's most antique folk tools, combined

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi
Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi

Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

, Japanese craftspeople have created tools and furnishings using natural, familiar materials, adapting to the

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

1970's Japanese Brass Industrial Signalling Lamp Tripod by Shonan Kosakusho
1970's Japanese Brass Industrial Signalling Lamp Tripod by Shonan Kosakusho

1970's Japanese Brass Industrial Signalling Lamp Tripod by Shonan Kosakusho

By Shonan Kosakusho

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

firestorm on Japan ceased production. The tooling survived and production continued during the late's 1950s

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1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Copper

Original Vintage Poster Japan Air Lines Geisha c1955

Original Vintage Poster Japan Air Lines Geisha c1955

Located in Boca Raton, FL

tools in shaping Japan’s image abroad, offering an idealized glimpse of the country’s beauty and customs

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1950s Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Lithograph

George Nakashima Set of Four 'Conoid' Chairs in Walnut
George Nakashima Set of Four 'Conoid' Chairs in Walnut

George Nakashima Set of Four 'Conoid' Chairs in Walnut

$64,000 / set

H 34.77 in W 20.01 in D 16.26 in

George Nakashima Set of Four 'Conoid' Chairs in Walnut

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top
George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

$127,000

H 28.35 in W 59.85 in D 31.5 in

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

) was a well-known woodworker, architect and furniture designer from Japanese descendants. He was born

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima 'New' Armchair in Walnut and Hickory
George Nakashima 'New' Armchair in Walnut and Hickory

George Nakashima 'New' Armchair in Walnut and Hickory

$13,800

H 37.8 in W 24.81 in D 24.02 in

George Nakashima 'New' Armchair in Walnut and Hickory

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

. George Nakashima (1905-1990) was a well-known woodworker, architect and furniture designer from Japanese

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Set of Six 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory
George Nakashima Set of Six 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory

George Nakashima Set of Six 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth
George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth

George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth

By George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

. George Nakashima (1905-1990) was a well-known woodworker, architect and furniture designer from Japanese

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth
George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth

George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Walnut

Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs'
Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs'

Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs'

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

him in Japanese crafting techniques. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Pair of Chests of Drawers in Walnut
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Pair of Chests of Drawers in Walnut

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Pair of Chests of Drawers in Walnut

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here onwards, he began to

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Triple Sliding Door Cabinet
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Triple Sliding Door Cabinet

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Triple Sliding Door Cabinet

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in American Black Walnut
George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in American Black Walnut

George Nakashima Double Sliding-Door Cabinet in American Black Walnut

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

. George Nakashima (1905-1990) was a well-known woodworker, architect and furniture designer from Japanese

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Walnut

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Handmade "Ekaratsu tea" tea ceremony tools made in Japan
Handmade "Ekaratsu tea" tea ceremony tools made in Japan

Handmade "Ekaratsu tea" tea ceremony tools made in Japan

By Arita

Located in Shibuya City, JP

Handmade. Karatsu ware is characterized by a simple and powerful impression, using roughly textured and coarse clay as its main material. It is one of the popular pottery production ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of Memphis's Tool Kit by Koyo Sangyo, circa 1980
Set of Memphis's Tool Kit by Koyo Sangyo, circa 1980

Set of Memphis's Tool Kit by Koyo Sangyo, circa 1980

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H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 1.97 in

Set of Memphis's Tool Kit by Koyo Sangyo, circa 1980

Located in Paris, FR

Set of Memphis's tool kit by Koyo Sangyo, circa 1980 : - 2 screwdrivers - 1 hammer - 1 saw.

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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Metal

Solid Brass Japanese Fireplace tools
Solid Brass Japanese Fireplace tools

Solid Brass Japanese Fireplace tools

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H 31.5 in Dm 8.75 in

Solid Brass Japanese Fireplace tools

Located in Ferndale, MI

Solid brass Japanese fireplace tools. Signed Japan

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1950s Japanese Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lucite Fireplace Tool Set Albrizzi Style, 1960s, Japan
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lucite Fireplace Tool Set Albrizzi Style, 1960s, Japan

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lucite Fireplace Tool Set Albrizzi Style, 1960s, Japan

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a marvellous set of Lucite topped chrome fireplace tools, including a

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1960s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Chrome

Old Japanese Crucible / Vases of Various Colors / Wabi-Sabi Art/ 20th Century
Old Japanese Crucible / Vases of Various Colors / Wabi-Sabi Art/ 20th Century

Old Japanese Crucible / Vases of Various Colors / Wabi-Sabi Art/ 20th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese tool. It's very cool. I feel wabi-sabi. It's a wonderful unconscious beauty. Such things are

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Pottery

Japan Mid Century "Wave" Hardwood Garden Bench
Japan Mid Century "Wave" Hardwood Garden Bench

Japan Mid Century "Wave" Hardwood Garden Bench

Located in South Burlington, VT

traditional Japanese tools "Oire Nomi". The butterfly joint at the end reminds us of George Nakashima's

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Hardwood

Lucite and Chrome Fireplace Set
Lucite and Chrome Fireplace Set

Lucite and Chrome Fireplace Set

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H 31 in W 13 in D 4.5 in

Lucite and Chrome Fireplace Set

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Lucite and chrome fireplace set 1960's Made in Japan. Set is very clean and in very nice shape

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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Chrome

Antique Japanese Wooden Abacus Calculating Tool
Antique Japanese Wooden Abacus Calculating Tool

Antique Japanese Wooden Abacus Calculating Tool

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful antique calculator great original condition solid wood , rare piece hard to find abacus.

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Japanese Master Carpenter's Tansu 51 Professional Nomi Carpenter's Carving Tools
Japanese Master Carpenter's Tansu 51 Professional Nomi Carpenter's Carving Tools

Japanese Master Carpenter's Tansu 51 Professional Nomi Carpenter's Carving Tools

Located in South Burlington, VT

) full of old and antique Japanese professional carpenter's carving and chisel tools, including fine

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Pottery Vase / 1912-1950 / Mingei / Pottery Tube / Kiln Tools
Japanese Antique Pottery Vase / 1912-1950 / Mingei / Pottery Tube / Kiln Tools

Japanese Antique Pottery Vase / 1912-1950 / Mingei / Pottery Tube / Kiln Tools

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

imitate. It is a tool used in a kiln for baking Japanese pottery. I think it was made from the Meiji

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Pottery

Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan
Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan

Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan

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H 38.98 in W 11.82 in D 9.45 in

Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that are highly valued overseas

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20th Century Japanese Primitive Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Japanese old garden stone / "Kurama stones" / stone object
Japanese old garden stone / "Kurama stones" / stone object

Japanese old garden stone / "Kurama stones" / stone object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Stone

Old Japanese wooden stool/display stand/20th century
Old Japanese wooden stool/display stand/20th century

Old Japanese wooden stool/display stand/20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese wooden large low table / 1900-1920 / sofa table
Antique Japanese wooden large low table / 1900-1920 / sofa table

Antique Japanese wooden large low table / 1900-1920 / sofa table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that have been

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Cedar

Old Japanese iron plate/Wall hanging object/Wabi-sabi ornament
Old Japanese iron plate/Wall hanging object/Wabi-sabi ornament

Old Japanese iron plate/Wall hanging object/Wabi-sabi ornament

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

[We offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture

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20th Century Japanese Other Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese wooden octagonal stool/20th century/Display stand
Antique Japanese wooden octagonal stool/20th century/Display stand

Antique Japanese wooden octagonal stool/20th century/Display stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese wooden low table/sofa table/modern design
Old Japanese wooden low table/sofa table/modern design

Old Japanese wooden low table/sofa table/modern design

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

: 9.15 kg [We offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Plywood

Japanese antique withered wooden object/space decoration/wabi-sabi ornament
Japanese antique withered wooden object/space decoration/wabi-sabi ornament

Japanese antique withered wooden object/space decoration/wabi-sabi ornament

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

over the world with a focus on Japanese items. We offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that are

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese thin long wooden shelf/display shelf/20th century
Old Japanese thin long wooden shelf/display shelf/20th century

Old Japanese thin long wooden shelf/display shelf/20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Cedar

Japanese antiques wood table /wabi-sabi side table / primitive wood table / stan
Japanese antiques wood table /wabi-sabi side table / primitive wood table / stan

Japanese antiques wood table /wabi-sabi side table / primitive wood table / stan

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This table is made from branches repurposed from some of Japan's most antique folk tools, combined

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese wabi-sabi iron ball / 20th century / small spherical object
Old Japanese wabi-sabi iron ball / 20th century / small spherical object

Old Japanese wabi-sabi iron ball / 20th century / small spherical object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Iron

Japanese antique wooden high stool/20th century/Wabi-sabi chair
Japanese antique wooden high stool/20th century/Wabi-sabi chair

Japanese antique wooden high stool/20th century/Wabi-sabi chair

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

item. Weight: 29.4kg Size Φ35-35.5cm H53.5-54.5cm [We offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Facial Sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan
Old Wooden Facial Sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan

Old Wooden Facial Sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

. We have a selection of Japanese antique furniture and tools that are a little different from the

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20th Century Japanese Primitive Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

1970s Japanese Brass Signalling Projector Lamp, Shonan Kosakusho Tokyo
1970s Japanese Brass Signalling Projector Lamp, Shonan Kosakusho Tokyo

1970s Japanese Brass Signalling Projector Lamp, Shonan Kosakusho Tokyo

By Shonan Kosakusho

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

War 2 until the firestorm on Japan ceased production. The tooling survived and production continued

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1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Brass

20th Century Copper & Brass Signalling Floor Lamp and Military Gyroscope Tripod
20th Century Copper & Brass Signalling Floor Lamp and Military Gyroscope Tripod

20th Century Copper & Brass Signalling Floor Lamp and Military Gyroscope Tripod

By Industrial Design

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

until the firestorm on Japan ceased production. The tooling survived and production continued during the

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1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Brass, Copper, Aluminum

Custom Aesthetic Design Desk or Server in Cherry Wood by Paul Tuller, Dublin, NH
Custom Aesthetic Design Desk or Server in Cherry Wood by Paul Tuller, Dublin, NH

Custom Aesthetic Design Desk or Server in Cherry Wood by Paul Tuller, Dublin, NH

Located in Milford, NH

of his work is inspired by traditional Japanese design and made using Japanese hand tools. From his

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20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Set of Grass Seated Chairs and Stool by George Nakashima, Circa 1960s
Set of Grass Seated Chairs and Stool by George Nakashima, Circa 1960s

Set of Grass Seated Chairs and Stool by George Nakashima, Circa 1960s

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in San Diego, CA

. Hikogawa taught Nakashima how to use and take care of Japanese hand tools that were to become essential in

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

George Nakashima Trestle Table and set of 6 Mira Chairs
George Nakashima Trestle Table and set of 6 Mira Chairs

George Nakashima Trestle Table and set of 6 Mira Chairs

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in San Diego, CA

how to use and take care of Japanese hand tools that were to become essential in Nakashima's postwar

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Walnut

Studio Craftsman hand made birdseye maple table by Richard Cohen
Studio Craftsman hand made birdseye maple table by Richard Cohen

Studio Craftsman hand made birdseye maple table by Richard Cohen

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Japanese. I became particularly intrigued by the beautiful working properties of fine Japanese hand tools

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1970s American Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Exotic Japanese Tooled Leather Clutch / Wallet ca 1960
Exotic Japanese Tooled Leather Clutch / Wallet ca 1960

Exotic Japanese Tooled Leather Clutch / Wallet ca 1960

Located in University City, MO

Exotic Japanese tooled leather clutch / wallet ca 1960 The unique clutch / wallet is decorated with

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Tools

Modernist Japanese Iron Modernist Fire Tools, Japan, 1960's
Modernist Japanese Iron Modernist Fire Tools, Japan, 1960's

Modernist Japanese Iron Modernist Fire Tools, Japan, 1960's

By George Nelson

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Modernist Japanese Iron Modernist Fire Tools, Japan, 1960's .

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Fireplace Tools
Mid Century Modernist Japanese Fireplace Tools

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Fireplace Tools

Located in San Mateo, CA

Set of Japanese iron modernist fireplace tools. This set consists of a poker, broom and shovel on a

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Iron

Japanese old wood bench chair /wabi-sabi chair / primitive bench / exhibition st
Japanese old wood bench chair /wabi-sabi chair / primitive bench / exhibition st

Japanese old wood bench chair /wabi-sabi chair / primitive bench / exhibition st

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This bench is made by combining old wooden logs and antique Japanese tools. The log is cut in half

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tool Set
Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tool Set

Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tool Set

By Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid-Century Modern fireplace tool set. This set includes a shovel, poker, brush and stand.

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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Mid-Century Modernist Brass and Iron Fireplace Tool Set
Mid-Century Modernist Brass and Iron Fireplace Tool Set

Mid-Century Modernist Brass and Iron Fireplace Tool Set

Located in San Diego, CA

Simple elegant fire tools set, with patinated brass finish handles circa 1950s Made in Japan .

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20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Three-Piece Standing Fireplace Tool Set
Mid-Century Modern Three-Piece Standing Fireplace Tool Set

Mid-Century Modern Three-Piece Standing Fireplace Tool Set

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage 3-piece fireplace tool set and floor stand, circa 1960s. This set is made with sculpted

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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Iron

Modernist Set of Fire Place Tools in Iron, Walnut and Brass
Modernist Set of Fire Place Tools in Iron, Walnut and Brass

Modernist Set of Fire Place Tools in Iron, Walnut and Brass

Located in San Diego, CA

Modernist set of fire place tools in cast iron with brass fittings and walnut handles from Japan

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Brass, Iron

Modernist Iron, Wood and Brass Fire Place Tool Set
Modernist Iron, Wood and Brass Fire Place Tool Set

Modernist Iron, Wood and Brass Fire Place Tool Set

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice modernist iron, wood and brass fire place tool set from Japan, circa 1970s.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Iron

Hollywood Regency Stylized Tall Siamese Cat Brass Firetool Set - Japan
Hollywood Regency Stylized Tall Siamese Cat Brass Firetool Set - Japan

Hollywood Regency Stylized Tall Siamese Cat Brass Firetool Set - Japan

By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in St. Louis, MO

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century modern stylized tall Siamese cat brass fireplace tool set. Having tall

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1970s Japanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Brass, Iron

Japanese Artisan's Antique Cache 14 Professional Nomi Carpenter's Carving Tools
Japanese Artisan's Antique Cache 14 Professional Nomi Carpenter's Carving Tools

Japanese Artisan's Antique Cache 14 Professional Nomi Carpenter's Carving Tools

Located in South Burlington, VT

is a cache of 14 Old Japanese professional carpenter's carving and chisel tools, including fine

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Iron

Japanese Artisan's Cache Box of 15 Professional Nomi Carpenter's Carving Tools
Japanese Artisan's Cache Box of 15 Professional Nomi Carpenter's Carving Tools

Japanese Artisan's Cache Box of 15 Professional Nomi Carpenter's Carving Tools

Located in South Burlington, VT

is a cache box of 15 Old Japanese professional carpenter's carving and chisel tools, including fine

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Metal

Vintage Japanese Spatula Rake, Tool for Bonzai Trees, 1960s
Vintage Japanese Spatula Rake, Tool for Bonzai Trees, 1960s

Vintage Japanese Spatula Rake, Tool for Bonzai Trees, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Japanese spatula and rake tool for weeding work, sorting out the earth and roots in your bonsai

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Brass

Japanese Artisan's Cache Box of 14 Professional Nomi Carpenter's Carving Tools
Japanese Artisan's Cache Box of 14 Professional Nomi Carpenter's Carving Tools

Japanese Artisan's Cache Box of 14 Professional Nomi Carpenter's Carving Tools

Located in South Burlington, VT

. This is a cache box of 14 Old Japanese professional carpenter's carving and chisel tools, including

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Metal

Vintage Japanese Handmade Abacus – Circa 1940
Vintage Japanese Handmade Abacus – Circa 1940

Vintage Japanese Handmade Abacus – Circa 1940

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H 4.53 in W 11.42 in D 1.38 in

Vintage Japanese Handmade Abacus – Circa 1940

Located in Barcelona, ES

This exquisite handmade Japanese abacus, crafted circa 1940, is a stunning representation of

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1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

A work board used by Japanese lacquer craftsmen / 20th century
A work board used by Japanese lacquer craftsmen / 20th century

A work board used by Japanese lacquer craftsmen / 20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that have been

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Lacquer

Old Japanese wooden low table/simple design/coffee table
Old Japanese wooden low table/simple design/coffee table

Old Japanese wooden low table/simple design/coffee table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique wooden octagonal display stand/bonsai stand/flower stand
Japanese antique wooden octagonal display stand/bonsai stand/flower stand

Japanese antique wooden octagonal display stand/bonsai stand/flower stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

focus on Japanese items. We offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different from the

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese large wooden low table/20th century/sofa table/center table
Old Japanese large wooden low table/20th century/sofa table/center table

Old Japanese large wooden low table/20th century/sofa table/center table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that have been

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood

Old Japanese wooden low chair/1950-2000/Showa to Heisei era
Old Japanese wooden low chair/1950-2000/Showa to Heisei era

Old Japanese wooden low chair/1950-2000/Showa to Heisei era

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood, Beech

Wooden work board of an old Japanese lacquerware craftsman/wall hanging object
Wooden work board of an old Japanese lacquerware craftsman/wall hanging object

Wooden work board of an old Japanese lacquerware craftsman/wall hanging object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

world with a focus on Japanese items. We offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

A workbench used by a Japanese lacquerware craftsman/wall-hanging object/20th
A workbench used by a Japanese lacquerware craftsman/wall-hanging object/20th

A workbench used by a Japanese lacquerware craftsman/wall-hanging object/20th

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

: 2cm [We offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Lacquer

Old Japanese wooden low table / 20th century / Center table / Wabi-sabi table
Old Japanese wooden low table / 20th century / Center table / Wabi-sabi table

Old Japanese wooden low table / 20th century / Center table / Wabi-sabi table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

. Recommended. Weight: 13.55 kg Size: W108.4 cm D75 cm H32 cm [We offer Japanese antique furniture and tools

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Low Table 1900s-1940s / Side Table Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Low Table 1900s-1940s / Side Table Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Low Table 1900s-1940s / Side Table Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

truly unique and rare piece. For centuries, the Japanese have crafted essential tools and furnishings

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Wood

Old Stand Used in a Factory in the Showa Period in Japan / Industrial Chair
Old Stand Used in a Factory in the Showa Period in Japan / Industrial Chair

Old Stand Used in a Factory in the Showa Period in Japan / Industrial Chair

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a tool used in Japanese town factories. It was probably used as a toolbox or workbench

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Elm, Cedar

Large Extendable George Nakashima Dining Table in Cherry
Large Extendable George Nakashima Dining Table in Cherry

Large Extendable George Nakashima Dining Table in Cherry

By George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

crafting techniques. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Cherry

George Nakashima 'Cushion' Spindleback Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut
George Nakashima 'Cushion' Spindleback Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut

George Nakashima 'Cushion' Spindleback Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in Waalwijk, NL

traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here onwards, he began to use woodworking with

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vintage Japanese Tools

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1860s-90s wabi sabi Japanese thick black sliding lattice door w/ panel

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Vintage Japanese Tools

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Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi
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Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi

$800Sale Price|46% Off

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Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is a Japanese black wooden storage box. It is probably from around the Edo period. It is one of the folk utensils mainly used in Japan in the early modern times, and it is a r...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood, Cedar

1920s-40s Japanese wabi sabi large low center table, display table or bench
1920s-40s Japanese wabi sabi large low center table, display table or bench

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Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

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Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Japanese Antique Zelkova Slab Board, 1940s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
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Japanese Antique Zelkova Slab Board, 1940s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique single-slab board crafted from zelkova and dating to the 1940s. The wood grain is strikingly beautiful—bold, flowing, and expressive—giving the piece a sculptural ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood

Japanese antique wooden sofa table/Late 19th century/Wabi-sabi low table
Japanese antique wooden sofa table/Late 19th century/Wabi-sabi low table

Japanese antique wooden sofa table/Late 19th century/Wabi-sabi low table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a board and a wooden box that were used in Japan from the Meiji period to the early Showa period. These two can be combined to make a low table. The tabletop is made of eithe...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vintage Japanese Tools

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Cedar

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$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

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Located in Glendale, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Tools

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Textile

Japanese Low Table, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan
Japanese Low Table, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan

Japanese Low Table, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan

$1,000

H 13.98 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in

Japanese Low Table, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

The antique low table, that was crafted from old Japanese wood. The top panel has been roughly shaved and showcases various marks and scratches that tell a story of its history. It...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood

Antique Japanese Karuma Tansu
Antique Japanese Karuma Tansu

Antique Japanese Karuma Tansu

$7,800Sale Price|56% Off

H 58.25 in W 67 in D 19.75 in

Antique Japanese Karuma Tansu

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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18th Century Japanese Edo Vintage Japanese Tools

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Japanese Antique Wooden Board / Wall Decoration Abstract Art / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Board / Wall Decoration Abstract Art / Wabi-Sabi

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$848Sale Price|29% Off

H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 2.56 in

Japanese Antique Wooden Board / Wall Decoration Abstract Art / Wabi-Sabi

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood

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Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

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20th Century Showa Vintage Japanese Tools

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Iron

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Japanese antique wall hanging wooden object/Wabi-Sabi withered ornament

Japanese antique wall hanging wooden object/Wabi-Sabi withered ornament

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This wall-hanging object combines a naturally weathered block of wood with iron fittings. It likely originates from Japan, and the previous owner was so captivated by the shape of th...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Tools

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Iron

Large Japanese Tansu with Open Shelving
Large Japanese Tansu with Open Shelving

Large Japanese Tansu with Open Shelving

$5,800

H 54 in W 67 in D 16 in

Large Japanese Tansu with Open Shelving

Located in New York, US

Beautiful open shelved Tansu sourced in Japan

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Tools

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Wood

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Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

$1,000

H 6.5 in W 37.41 in D 15.36 in

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Vintage Japanese Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage Japanese tools available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage Japanese tools — often made from metal, iron and wood — can elevate any home. Vintage Japanese tools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage Japanese tools are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Koyo Sangyo produced beautiful vintage Japanese tools that are worth considering.

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Vintage Japanese tools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $545, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $2,500.