Malayer Antiquities

This is an antique, weathered block of Japanese keyaki (zelkova) wood. It is estimated to date from the early 1900s to the 1940s. Its form, shaped over many decades, carries a presen...

This is an old Japanese black wooden box. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar. This is black and beautiful. Afte...

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Malayer rugs, where Turkish tribal weavers intricately wove tales of artistry. Employing the symmetrical Gourde knot, a hallmark of their...

This is an old, large Japanese sliding door. It was crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and was likely used in traditional houses or storehouses of the time. The material i...

Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America...

This is an old Japanese stone “yagen” (medicine grinder), believed to have been used during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). Though simple in form, it carries with it the silent prese...

This master crafted Persian Lavar Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the artistic principles of balance and harmony that make art-level antique...

This is an old Japanese wooden block workbench, believed to have been used in the early Showa period (1900s–1940s). The material is zelkova (keyaki) wood. The countless scratches, dents, and the smoothness of its surface are proof of the many years of daily use and the touch of human hands that have polished it over time. The iron fittings remaining on the surface tell the story of the work once performed here, while also serving as a striking visual accent. The inherent durability and beautiful grain of zelkova have gained even greater depth through the passage of time, creating a unique and irreplaceable texture. Left as it is, it stands as a powerful art piece; as a display stand, it functions beautifully to enhance the presence of whatever is placed upon it. There is a slight tilt, but this too is part of its individuality, telling the tale of its long history. It is not in perfection, but in the imperfections shaped by time, that the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi resides. This wooden workbench is more than just an old tool — it is a sculptural object that reflects the era and the lives of the people who used it. Whether in a home interior, gallery, or as store display furniture...

This small drawer was produced in the Taisho period. This chest is made of sturdy cedar with a lacquer finish, with a base panel made of lightweight paulownia wood and an iron handl...

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Carpet ( 9'3" x 12'6" - 282 x 382 ) Antique Malayer Persian Allover Medallion Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This exceptional Persian piece exemp...

An antique Persian Malayer carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.

Lovely Japanese wood mallet, early 1900s. Cylindrical form hand-carved from a single log section with a vertical handle. Traditionally used for softening straw for rope. Natural age ...