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Japanese Root Wood Basket / Centerpiece, /Folk Art circa 1930
Japanese Root Wood Basket / Centerpiece, /Folk Art circa 1930

Japanese Root Wood Basket / Centerpiece, /Folk Art circa 1930

$375Sale Price|55% Off

H 6.25 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in

Japanese Root Wood Basket / Centerpiece, /Folk Art circa 1930

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

French root wood cache pot or centerpiece, circa 1930 Made from root wood or twigs bound with rattan.

Category

Vintage 1930s Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups
Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups

Located in Hudson, NY

with rosewood stand. Must use imagination to see. Collectors kiri-wood box.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Natural Shape Root Wood Console Table
Japanese Natural Shape Root Wood Console Table

Japanese Natural Shape Root Wood Console Table

$5,850

H 33.07 in W 41.33 in D 33.46 in

Japanese Natural Shape Root Wood Console Table

Located in Torino, IT

Natural Rootwood form console table with scalloped edge top. Dimensions: 33.07 in. H x 41.33 in. W x 33.46 in. D 84 cm. H x 105 cm. W x 85 cm. D.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Slab Root Side Table, Aged Wood, Early 20th Century
Japanese Slab Root Side Table, Aged Wood, Early 20th Century

Japanese Slab Root Side Table, Aged Wood, Early 20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Japanese slab root side table has an organic form, with an abstract base showcasing the beauty of its natural design.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Two-Tier Root Stand
Japanese Two-Tier Root Stand

Japanese Two-Tier Root Stand

$5,500

H 36 in W 18 in D 12 in

Japanese Two-Tier Root Stand

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese two-tier root stand. Traditionally used for displaying flower arrangements.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Carved Root Wood Serving Tray, ca. 1868-1912
Japanese Meiji Period Carved Root Wood Serving Tray, ca. 1868-1912

Japanese Meiji Period Carved Root Wood Serving Tray, ca. 1868-1912

Located in New York, NY

DIMENSIONS Height: 9.25 inches Width: 11.5 inches Depth: 10.5 inches ABOUT MEIJI PERIOD The Meiji Era was the 44-year period of Japan's history from 1868 to 1912 when the country wa...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Meiji Period Japanese Wood Root Round Hibachi with Brown Patina, circa 1900
Meiji Period Japanese Wood Root Round Hibachi with Brown Patina, circa 1900

Meiji Period Japanese Wood Root Round Hibachi with Brown Patina, circa 1900

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period wood root hibachi from the early 20th century, with brown patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood

Organic Modern Japanese Old Sculptural Root Wood Coffee Table 1950s-1970s
Organic Modern Japanese Old Sculptural Root Wood Coffee Table 1950s-1970s

Organic Modern Japanese Old Sculptural Root Wood Coffee Table 1950s-1970s

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese Sculptural Root Wood Coffee Table. It is believed to date from the mid-Showa period (1950s–1970s).

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Root Rocking Chair
Japanese Root Rocking Chair

Japanese Root Rocking Chair

$2,200

H 35.75 in W 27.25 in D 41 in

Japanese Root Rocking Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Japanese style rocking chair made of carved fruitwood. Artistic chair for home or office. Please confirm location.

Category

20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Root Shelf Display with Drawers
Antique Japanese Root Shelf Display with Drawers

Antique Japanese Root Shelf Display with Drawers

Located in Wichita, KS

This Japanese Root shelf display is made from the roots of a very old Japanese tree.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Vintage live edge root wood slab display stand, wabi sabi art piece
Japanese Vintage live edge root wood slab display stand, wabi sabi art piece

Japanese Vintage live edge root wood slab display stand, wabi sabi art piece

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese Antique display stand, "Dai" in Japanese, made from thick, single solid root wood slab.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Hollywood Regency Japanese Meiji Style Bronze Rooster & Hen On Root Wood Base
Hollywood Regency Japanese Meiji Style Bronze Rooster & Hen On Root Wood Base

Hollywood Regency Japanese Meiji Style Bronze Rooster & Hen On Root Wood Base

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a mid-century Japanese Meiji style bronze sculpture of a Onagadori rooster and hen on a root. The birds can be removed from the root for safe shipping. This piece was done in...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Spelter

A Japanese Carved Root Yōkai Figure, Meiji Period
A Japanese Carved Root Yōkai Figure, Meiji Period

A Japanese Carved Root Yōkai Figure, Meiji Period

Located in Savannah, GA

A japanese carved root yōkai figure, Meiji Period. 6 inches wide by 5 inches deep by 8 inches tall

Category

20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Double Gourd Ikebana Woven Basket and root
Japanese Double Gourd Ikebana Woven Basket and root

Japanese Double Gourd Ikebana Woven Basket and root

Located in Buffalo, NY

20th Century Japanese Double Gourd Ikebana Woven Basket and Root.. amazing sculpture / art.. Retain original inserts.. one basket re-glued , repaired.. (see photo)

Category

20th Century Japanese Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Old Japanese root tree object/Wall ornament/Wall decoration
Old Japanese root tree object/Wall ornament/Wall decoration

Old Japanese root tree object/Wall ornament/Wall decoration

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wooden object. It is carved from the root of a tree.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Smoke Bamboo Basket with Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Smoke Bamboo Basket with Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Smoke Bamboo Basket with Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a beautiful antique Japanese bamboo flower basket (ikebana) dated to the late 19th century, late Meiji Period. The basket was woven with smoked bamboo, also known as sooted b...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Rattan

Live Edge Root Coffee Table with Organic Wood Slab Top
Live Edge Root Coffee Table with Organic Wood Slab Top

Live Edge Root Coffee Table with Organic Wood Slab Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Live Edge Teak Root Coffee Table with Organic Wood Slab Top Made in Japan

Category

20th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Japanese Smoke Bamboo Basket Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period
Large Antique Japanese Smoke Bamboo Basket Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period

Large Antique Japanese Smoke Bamboo Basket Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large and robust in presence, this antique Japanese bamboo flower basket (ikebana) with tall handle is dated to the late 19th century toward the end of Meiji Period. The basket was w...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Japanese Antique Yakushima Cedar Table top・Root Low Table 1900s-1940s/Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Yakushima Cedar Table top・Root Low Table 1900s-1940s/Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Yakushima Cedar Table top・Root Low Table 1900s-1940s/Wabi Sabi

Located in 足利市, JP

Type: Antique Mitate Low Table / Sculptural Root Coffee Table Period: Base: Early Showa Period (c. 1930s) / Top: Vintage Artisan Board Materials: Ancient Yakushima Cedar (Yaku-Sugi s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1860s-1900s / Pedistal / Side Table / Sculpture
Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1860s-1900s / Pedistal / Side Table / Sculpture

Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1860s-1900s / Pedistal / Side Table / Sculpture

Located in Buffalo, NY

This display stand is made from the roots of a very old Japanese tree. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Art / Sculpture You can feel the strength of natural wood that you...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood and Stone Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Japanese Wood and Stone Wabi Sabi Sculpture

Japanese Wood and Stone Wabi Sabi Sculpture

$6,800

H 16 in W 18 in D 12 in

Japanese Wood and Stone Wabi Sabi Sculpture

Located in Stamford, CT

Japanese wood root and stone Wabi Sabi - "The Acceptance of Transience & Imperfection" sculpture.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Late 19th Century Hibachi Tree Root
Late 19th Century Hibachi Tree Root

Late 19th Century Hibachi Tree Root

$1,500

H 5.5 in W 10.25 in D 10 in

Late 19th Century Hibachi Tree Root

Located in Pomona, CA

A Japanese Meiji period freeform hibachi from the late 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Channel Coffee Table with Root Base
Channel Coffee Table with Root Base

Channel Coffee Table with Root Base

$27,040

H 14.5 in W 80 in D 36 in

Channel Coffee Table with Root Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Cashew Paint Wood Origin: Japan Dimensions: 80” W X 36” D X 14.5” H Quantity: 1 Available At STUDIO BALESTRA, we curate a unique collection of antique and handcrafted fu...

Category

2010s Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Extraordinary Smoke Bamboo Basket with Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period
Extraordinary Smoke Bamboo Basket with Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period

Extraordinary Smoke Bamboo Basket with Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

An extraordinary Japanese bamboo flower basket (ikebana) with a bespoken sculptural handle dated to the late 19th century of Meiji Period. The upright and voluminous body of the bask...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

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19th Century Japanese Root
19th Century Japanese Root

19th Century Japanese Root

Unavailable

H 63 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in

19th Century Japanese Root

Located in Paris, FR

One spectacular and sculptural natural root. Japan, Meiji period, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"
Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"

By Gyoko

Located in London, GB

Japanese bronze Eagle modelled with its wings outstretched and head lowered, All the feather work is finely carved with rich brown patination, perched on a root wood base signed in ...

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Take Kagu Ikebana Basket on Root Stand
Large Japanese Take Kagu Ikebana Basket on Root Stand

Large Japanese Take Kagu Ikebana Basket on Root Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a beautiful basket I believe from the early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bamboo

Faux Burr Root Wood Stand with Red Lacquer Trays
Faux Burr Root Wood Stand with Red Lacquer Trays

Faux Burr Root Wood Stand with Red Lacquer Trays

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H 33.5 in W 28 in D 17 in

Faux Burr Root Wood Stand with Red Lacquer Trays

Located in Hudson, NY

Faux Burr root wood stand with two Nagara Nuri style red with black undertone lacquer trays. Oriental style stand. Makes a lovely bar. There is a crack in the top tray but doesn't e...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tray Tables

Materials

Burl

Japanese Hand-Carved Natural Wood Root Stand
Japanese Hand-Carved Natural Wood Root Stand

Japanese Hand-Carved Natural Wood Root Stand

Located in Hudson, NY

For displaying a small object.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Tree Bump Root Object/Antique Natural Wood Wabisabi Sculpture
Japanese Old Tree Bump Root Object/Antique Natural Wood Wabisabi Sculpture

Japanese Old Tree Bump Root Object/Antique Natural Wood Wabisabi Sculpture

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese old natural wood. The age is unknown, but it is quite old. It has a very firm and firm texture. Over time, it weathers and remains beautiful. It boasts an overwhelming...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1860s-1900s/Natural Wood Primitive Table Mingei
Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1860s-1900s/Natural Wood Primitive Table Mingei

Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1860s-1900s/Natural Wood Primitive Table Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This stand is made of old Japanese natural wood. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The details are unknown, but it may have been used to hold a bonsai tree or something si...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tree Bump/Natural Wood Figurine Wooden Object Wabisabi Art Root
Japanese Antique Tree Bump/Natural Wood Figurine Wooden Object Wabisabi Art Root

Japanese Antique Tree Bump/Natural Wood Figurine Wooden Object Wabisabi Art Root

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an old Japanese wooden hump. The era is unknown, but it is very old. A long time ago, a ancestor climbed a mountain and collected it from a large tree. Over time, it feels...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Tree Root Stand, Japan circa 1900
Tree Root Stand, Japan circa 1900

Tree Root Stand, Japan circa 1900

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H 32.5 in W 24 in D 24 in

Tree Root Stand, Japan circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Tree Root Stand Japan circa 1900 Made from a single tree. 24”w x 24”d x 32.5”h

Category

20th Century Japanese Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Custom Japanese Antique Root Side Table
Custom Japanese Antique Root Side Table

Custom Japanese Antique Root Side Table

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H 22 in W 18 in D 21 in

Custom Japanese Antique Root Side Table

Located in Asheville, NC

This incredible antique root Japanese side table has is composed from natural roots. It was made between the Meiji (1886-1912) - Taisho (1912-1926) periods in Japan. The piece brings...

Category

Early 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese tree root object / 1868-1920 / Wabi-sabi ornament
Antique Japanese tree root object / 1868-1920 / Wabi-sabi ornament

Antique Japanese tree root object / 1868-1920 / Wabi-sabi ornament

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This rare object, created in Japan between the Meiji and early Showa periods (c. 1868-1920), utilizes the roots of ancient trees as a form of sculpture. Having spent many years in th...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tree Root Stool 1860s-1920s / Side Chair Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Tree Root Stool 1860s-1920s / Side Chair Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Tree Root Stool 1860s-1920s / Side Chair Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old wooden root stool made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Stools

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tree Root Stool 1860s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Tree Root Stool 1860s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Tree Root Stool 1860s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old wooden root stool made in Japan. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tree Root Low Table 1860s-1920s / Display Table Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tree Root Low Table 1860s-1920s / Display Table Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tree Root Low Table 1860s-1920s / Display Table Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old wooden root low table made in Japan. This furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1860s-1900s / Flower Stand Side Table Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1860s-1900s / Flower Stand Side Table Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1860s-1900s / Flower Stand Side Table Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This display stand is made from the roots of a very old Japanese tree. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). You can feel the strength of natural wood that you cannot feel w...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1860s-1900s / Flower Stand Side Table Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1860s-1900s / Flower Stand Side Table Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1860s-1900s / Flower Stand Side Table Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This display stand is made of very old Japanese tree roots. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is a hard and heavy material of zelkova type. Amazingly, this is made f...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Carved Root Wood Fishing Monks on Lacquered Bases, 19th C
Pair of Chinese Carved Root Wood Fishing Monks on Lacquered Bases, 19th C

Pair of Chinese Carved Root Wood Fishing Monks on Lacquered Bases, 19th C

Located in North Miami, FL

This pair has been meticulously carved into root wood, 18th-19th century. The natural form of the wood carved as emerging spirit of the monks who have been fruitful in their fishing ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Unique Natural Burl Wood Flower Basket, Best in Class
Unique Natural Burl Wood Flower Basket, Best in Class

Unique Natural Burl Wood Flower Basket, Best in Class

Located in South Burlington, VT

An attractive example of a burl wood natural organic wood flower basket crafted from a single Japanese wood root and burl.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Organic Material

Antique Japanese Root Wood Bird Sculpture
Antique Japanese Root Wood Bird Sculpture

Antique Japanese Root Wood Bird Sculpture

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H 16.14 in W 19.29 in D 6.69 in

Antique Japanese Root Wood Bird Sculpture

Located in Torino, IT

Japanese root wood sculpture of a bird, late 19th century.

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Root Wood and Burl Vessel for Ikebana, Taisho Period
Japanese Root Wood and Burl Vessel for Ikebana, Taisho Period

Japanese Root Wood and Burl Vessel for Ikebana, Taisho Period

Located in Austin, TX

A natural root wood and burl formation adapted as a Japanese flower arranging (ikebana) vase.

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects

Materials

Burl

Antique Japanese Root Stand
Antique Japanese Root Stand

Antique Japanese Root Stand

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H 18.75 in W 10 in D 9 in

Antique Japanese Root Stand

Located in Hudson, NY

Antique Japanese root stand, Meiji period (1868-1912) presentation stand, hand carved from a single piece of wood, made to imitate natural roots.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Root Stand 1860s-1900s/Flower Stand Natural Wood Mingei
Japanese Antique Root Stand 1860s-1900s/Flower Stand Natural Wood Mingei

Japanese Antique Root Stand 1860s-1900s/Flower Stand Natural Wood Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This stand is made of old Japanese natural wood. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Details are unknown, but it was probably used to hold a bonsai or similar object. The shap...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Big Beautiful Old Japanese Natural Organic Root Wood Burl  Vase Sculpture
Big Beautiful Old Japanese Natural Organic Root Wood Burl  Vase Sculpture

Big Beautiful Old Japanese Natural Organic Root Wood Burl Vase Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a big and beautiful Japanese natural organic wood burl - root wood vase sculpture fashioned from a tree root.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Japanese Old Tree Root Stand 1900s-1940s/Antique Object Natural Wood Wabisabi
Japanese Old Tree Root Stand 1900s-1940s/Antique Object Natural Wood Wabisabi

Japanese Old Tree Root Stand 1900s-1940s/Antique Object Natural Wood Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A display stand made of old Japanese natural wood. The age is unknown, but it is quite old. Over time, it weathers and remains beautiful. The shape is also beautiful. Please en...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Tree Root Stand 1860s-1920s/Antique Object Natural Wood Wabisabi
Japanese Old Tree Root Stand 1860s-1920s/Antique Object Natural Wood Wabisabi

Japanese Old Tree Root Stand 1860s-1920s/Antique Object Natural Wood Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A display stand made of old Japanese natural wood. The age is unknown, but it is quite old. Over time, it weathers and remains beautiful. The shape is also interesting and beautif...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tree Root Side Table 1860s-1920s /  Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Tree Root Side Table 1860s-1920s /  Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Tree Root Side Table 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old wooden root table made in Japan. It dates back to the Meiji period (1860s–1920s) and is made of zelkova wood.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antiques Tree Root Stand / Side Table Wabisabi Primitive Stool
Japanese Antiques Tree Root Stand / Side Table Wabisabi Primitive Stool

Japanese Antiques Tree Root Stand / Side Table Wabisabi Primitive Stool

Located in Niiza, JP

Tabletop: 480(W) x 380(H) [mm] Overall: 650(W) x 480(H) x 400(D) [mm] 12kg The material is thought to be Zelkova. It was used as a stool or decorative stand. The hollows are visible...

Category

20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antiques Tree Root Stand / Side Table Wabisabi Primitive Stool
Japanese Antiques Tree Root Stand / Side Table Wabisabi Primitive Stool

Japanese Antiques Tree Root Stand / Side Table Wabisabi Primitive Stool

Located in Niiza, JP

Tabletop: 500(W) x 500(H) [mm] Overall: 640(W) x 660(H) x 320(D) [mm] 23kg The material is thought to be Zelkova. A heavy and stable stool or display stand. It is thought to be a par...

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20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Root Vase/Abstract Figurine/Early 20th Century
Japanese Antique Wooden Root Vase/Abstract Figurine/Early 20th Century

Japanese Antique Wooden Root Vase/Abstract Figurine/Early 20th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a flower vase made from the roots of an old Japanese tree. Since ancient times in Japan and China, objects, display stands, and flower vases have been made using tree roots ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tree Root Wabi-Sabi Partition /Screens Primitive/Wabisabi Objet
Japanese Tree Root Wabi-Sabi Partition /Screens Primitive/Wabisabi Objet

Japanese Tree Root Wabi-Sabi Partition /Screens Primitive/Wabisabi Objet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an object that has become a wabi-sabi with a part of the wood remaining after many years. The figure looks like a monk and even feels beautiful. Weight 3 kg.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1900s-1940s / Side Table Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1900s-1940s / Side Table Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1900s-1940s / Side Table Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

With 20 years of experience as a buyer, I am leading Japanese antiques with a new perspective. This is a very old Tree Root side table made in Japan.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tree Root Wabi-Sabi Partition 1860s-1900s /Screens Primitive
Japanese Antique Tree Root Wabi-Sabi Partition 1860s-1900s /Screens Primitive

Japanese Antique Tree Root Wabi-Sabi Partition 1860s-1900s /Screens Primitive

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a very old Japanese tree root. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tree Root Penis 1800s-1860s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tree Root Penis 1800s-1860s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tree Root Penis 1800s-1860s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a tree root in the shape of a very old Japanese penis. It is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). Although details are unknown, it is believed to be a votive offering. There we...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tree Root Side Table 1860s-1920s / Primitive Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tree Root Side Table 1860s-1920s / Primitive Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tree Root Side Table 1860s-1920s / Primitive Wabi Sabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This side table is made in Japan from old tree roots. The roots are from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). The natural power of the root tree combined with glass offers a modern style...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Japanese Old Wooden Vase / Small Vase Carved like a Root/1920s-1950s
Japanese Old Wooden Vase / Small Vase Carved like a Root/1920s-1950s

Japanese Old Wooden Vase / Small Vase Carved like a Root/1920s-1950s

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A vase carved from an old Japanese tree. Originally, columnar wood is carved like the root of a tree.

Category

20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Elm

Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1860s-1900s / Flower Stand Side Table Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1860s-1900s / Flower Stand Side Table Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tree Root Stand 1860s-1900s / Flower Stand Side Table Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This display stand is made of very old Japanese tree roots. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). You can feel the power of natural wood, which you cannot feel in ordinary furn...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Hibachi circa 1900 Made from a Tree Root with Brown Patina
Antique Japanese Hibachi circa 1900 Made from a Tree Root with Brown Patina

Antique Japanese Hibachi circa 1900 Made from a Tree Root with Brown Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese tree root hibachi from the early 20th century with brown patina. Used for cooking or warming sake or tea, this elegant Japanese 1900s hibachi charms our eyes with...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Rustic Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Root Wood Vase from Mid-20th Century
Japanese Root Wood Vase from Mid-20th Century

Japanese Root Wood Vase from Mid-20th Century

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Unique Japanese root wood vase from mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Root Wood Sweet's Basket for Tea Ceremony
Antique Japanese Root Wood Sweet's Basket for Tea Ceremony

Antique Japanese Root Wood Sweet's Basket for Tea Ceremony

Located in New York, NY

Japanese root wood sweet’s basket, used in tea ceremony to present edible sweets on, carved from one solid piece of burl wood with concave tray base and high overarching handle emana...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Burl

Japanese Bamboo & Root Wood Flower Basket
Japanese Bamboo & Root Wood Flower Basket

Japanese Bamboo & Root Wood Flower Basket

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese flower arranging basket (hana-kago). The body of the basket woven loosely of aged and split bamboo with interwoven root handle. Unsigned.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Bowls and Baskets

Japanese Meiji Root Wood Hand Warmer (Hibachi)
Japanese Meiji Root Wood Hand Warmer (Hibachi)

Japanese Meiji Root Wood Hand Warmer (Hibachi)

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H 9 in W 18.25 in D 14.75 in

Japanese Meiji Root Wood Hand Warmer (Hibachi)

Located in New York, NY

This large Japanese Meiji period root wood hand warmer, or hibachi, is composed of a gnarled burl root, chosen for its undulating for and rich color.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Pine

Japanese Mingei Root Hibachi
Japanese Mingei Root Hibachi

Japanese Mingei Root Hibachi

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H 9.5 in W 31 in D 33 in

Japanese Mingei Root Hibachi

Located in San Francisco, CA

Unusual mingei (folk craft) hand warmer made from Japanese cedar tree root with copper lining was used as a hand warmer for a farmer’s family to keep warm during cold weather.

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Antique 1880s Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Japanese Burled root wood planter
Mid 20th Century Japanese Burled root wood planter

Mid 20th Century Japanese Burled root wood planter

Located in Kensington, MD

Mid 20th Century Japanese Burled root wood planter with metal insert.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

19th Century Pair of Japanese Ducks in Root Wood
19th Century Pair of Japanese Ducks in Root Wood

19th Century Pair of Japanese Ducks in Root Wood

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H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in

19th Century Pair of Japanese Ducks in Root Wood

Located in Paris, FR

A pair of Japanese ducks in root wood

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Japanese Root End Table
Japanese Root End Table

Japanese Root End Table

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H 24 in W 16 in D 24 in

Japanese Root End Table

Located in Hudson, NY

Here is a great Japanese root table with two tiered shelves. The carving detail and wood grain is beautiful and the custom walnut stain is rich.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown End Tables

Materials

Wood

japanese root wall sconces
japanese root wall sconces

japanese root wall sconces

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H 14 in W 12 in D 5 in

japanese root wall sconces

Located in Hudson, NY

pairs of japanese root appliques

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Japanese Root End Table ( three shelves )
Japanese Root End Table ( three shelves )

Japanese Root End Table ( three shelves )

Located in Hudson, NY

Here is a great Japanese root table with three tiered shelves. The carving detail and wood grain is beautiful and the custom walnut stain is rich.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown End Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Bamboo Fruit Basket with Root Handle
Japanese Bamboo Fruit Basket with Root Handle

Japanese Bamboo Fruit Basket with Root Handle

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H 13.25 in W 15.25 in D 13.75 in

Japanese Bamboo Fruit Basket with Root Handle

Located in Seattle, WA

Fine antique Japanese fruit basket with root wood handle. The body of the basket woven loosely of aged and split bamboo with bamboo with a bamboo and root wood handle.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Bowls and Baskets

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Japanese Root Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese root wood available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, burl and lacquer, every Japanese root wood was constructed with great care. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage Japanese root wood now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Japanese root wood you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Japanese root wood bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Japanese Root Wood?

Prices for a Japanese root wood start at $498 and top out at $28,500 with the average selling for $2,003.
Questions About Japanese Root Wood
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.