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Japanese Workbench

Japanese Antique Wooden Object/Craftsman's Workbench/Penis-Shaped Figurine
Japanese Antique Wooden Object/Craftsman's Workbench/Penis-Shaped Figurine

Japanese Antique Wooden Object/Craftsman's Workbench/Penis-Shaped Figurine

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This was once used as a workbench in Japan. It's shaped like a penis, but one side of the tip has a mark that looks like it was hit and is slightly scraped.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Block Workbench 1900s-1940s / Display Stand Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Block Workbench 1900s-1940s / Display Stand Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Block Workbench 1900s-1940s / Display Stand Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese wooden block workbench, believed to have been used in the early Showa period (1900s–1940s).

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Wooden workbench of a Japanese lacquerware craftsman/20th century/wall-hanging
Wooden workbench of a Japanese lacquerware craftsman/20th century/wall-hanging

Wooden workbench of a Japanese lacquerware craftsman/20th century/wall-hanging

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Unlike the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we shine a light on the tools and furniture that were used for many years in ...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

Japanese Urushi craftsman's workbench w/ drawers, box chest of drawers wabi sabi
Japanese Urushi craftsman's workbench w/ drawers, box chest of drawers wabi sabi

Japanese Urushi craftsman's workbench w/ drawers, box chest of drawers wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

At the first glance, this looks like an art piece done by a modern abstract artist - with the layers of random, thicker paint on it. But the truth is, this small box chest of drawers...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Wabi-sabi style antique wooden low table / East Asia / 1800-1900/Sofa table
Wabi-sabi style antique wooden low table / East Asia / 1800-1900/Sofa table

Wabi-sabi style antique wooden low table / East Asia / 1800-1900/Sofa table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The table base is made by cutting and reworking an old, narrow Japanese workbench. It also has a rich, timeworn character and a calm aged tone, harmonizing very naturally with the ol...

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Antique 19th Century East Asian Other Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

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Japanese Antique Work Bench 1920s-1940s/Long Chairs Seating Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Work Bench 1920s-1940s/Long Chairs Seating Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Work Bench 1920s-1940s/Long Chairs Seating Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese workbench. It is from the early Showa period (1920s-1940s).

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Benches

Materials

Cedar

Japanese antique wooden work board / Wabi sabi / Display stand / Side table
Japanese antique wooden work board / Wabi sabi / Display stand / Side table

Japanese antique wooden work board / Wabi sabi / Display stand / Side table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese workbench made from zelkova wood (keyaki), known for its strength and beautifully distinct grain.

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese Craftsman's Workbench / Block of Wood / Exhibition Stand
Old Japanese Craftsman's Workbench / Block of Wood / Exhibition Stand

Old Japanese Craftsman's Workbench / Block of Wood / Exhibition Stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Other

Japanese Old Lacquer Ware Craftsman's Workbench / "Urushi" Drawer / 1937
Japanese Old Lacquer Ware Craftsman's Workbench / "Urushi" Drawer / 1937

Japanese Old Lacquer Ware Craftsman's Workbench / "Urushi" Drawer / 1937

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This drawer was actually used by Japanese lacquer ware craftsmen. When applying lacquer ware, apply and wipe repeatedly. And after decades of use, it has become such a unique patte...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Old Japanese Wooden Workbench Used by Craftsmen / Stool / Wood Block
Old Japanese Wooden Workbench Used by Craftsmen / Stool / Wood Block

Old Japanese Wooden Workbench Used by Craftsmen / Stool / Wood Block

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a workbench used by Japanese craftsmen, made around the middle of the Showa period (1930-1960).

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Elm

Old Japanese Craftsman's Wooden Workbench / Bench Seat / Exhibition Stand /Showa
Old Japanese Craftsman's Wooden Workbench / Bench Seat / Exhibition Stand /Showa

Old Japanese Craftsman's Wooden Workbench / Bench Seat / Exhibition Stand /Showa

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a work table used by old Japanese craftsmen. This was used to hang a plane on a wooden square bar. It is an item from the Showa period. The material is Persimmon tree. ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood

Workbench of an Old Japanese Craftsman / Exhibition Stand of Zelkova Wood
Workbench of an Old Japanese Craftsman / Exhibition Stand of Zelkova Wood

Workbench of an Old Japanese Craftsman / Exhibition Stand of Zelkova Wood

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a workbench used by Japanese leather craftsmen and metalworkers in the Showa period.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Other

Antique Wooden Workbench Used by Japanese Lacquer Ware Craftsmen / Meiji Era1899
Antique Wooden Workbench Used by Japanese Lacquer Ware Craftsmen / Meiji Era1899

Antique Wooden Workbench Used by Japanese Lacquer Ware Craftsmen / Meiji Era1899

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a workbench used by a lacquer ware craftsman. This was made in the Aizu-Wakamatsu region of Fukushima Prefecture.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Old Small Workbench Used by Japanese Lacquer Craftsman / Laquer Ware Tools
Old Small Workbench Used by Japanese Lacquer Craftsman / Laquer Ware Tools

Old Small Workbench Used by Japanese Lacquer Craftsman / Laquer Ware Tools

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a work table used by lacquer craftsmen who make lacquer ware from the Meiji era to the early Showa period (1868-1940). Although it is a small work table, it is heavy because i...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Other

Old Japanese Craftsman's Wooden Work Table / Chair / Stool / Exhibition Stand
Old Japanese Craftsman's Wooden Work Table / Chair / Stool / Exhibition Stand

Old Japanese Craftsman's Wooden Work Table / Chair / Stool / Exhibition Stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a workbench used by Japanese craftsmen built in the early to mid Showa period (1926-1960).

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Other

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

This is an old Japanese octagonal workbench used by craftsmen. I don't know what kind of craftsman used it, but it is an item with a design that is occasionally seen in Japan.

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Stools

Materials

Wood

Old Work Table Used by Japanese Craftsmen/Low Table/Display Stand/1926-1960
Old Work Table Used by Japanese Craftsmen/Low Table/Display Stand/1926-1960

Old Work Table Used by Japanese Craftsmen/Low Table/Display Stand/1926-1960

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old workbench used by Japanese woodworkers. It is thought that this workbench was used to put another piece of wood on top of it and plan it.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese Workbench Used by Woodworkers / Table Top Plate / 1930-1960
Old Japanese Workbench Used by Woodworkers / Table Top Plate / 1930-1960

Old Japanese Workbench Used by Woodworkers / Table Top Plate / 1930-1960

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a work table used when hanging a plane on wood. Made of buckeye material, hard and heavy. The wood grain is unique and beautiful. There is almost no warp. Ideal for table t...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese primitive stool / wabi-sabi stool / Flower stand
Japanese primitive stool / wabi-sabi stool / Flower stand

Japanese primitive stool / wabi-sabi stool / Flower stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a stump that was used as an old Japanese workbench. The shape of the stump is simple, but there is something charming about it, evoking a sense of wabi-sabi.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Cedar

Japanese antique wooden stool/1900-1920/Farmer's workbench
Japanese antique wooden stool/1900-1920/Farmer's workbench

Japanese antique wooden stool/1900-1920/Farmer's workbench

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This workbench was made in Japan from the late Meiji period to the early Showa period and was used by farmers.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Stools

Materials

Wood

Japanese Small Old Workbench / Display Stand / Block of Wood
Japanese Small Old Workbench / Display Stand / Block of Wood

Japanese Small Old Workbench / Display Stand / Block of Wood

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

I don't know how it was used. There are no cuts or hit marks, so I think I used it when doing something else. It's small but very cool. It can be used as a stand for jewelry sta...

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

Materials

Pine

Old Japanese Craftsman's Workbench / Bench Seat / Exhibition Stand & Table/Showa
Old Japanese Craftsman's Workbench / Bench Seat / Exhibition Stand & Table/Showa

Old Japanese Craftsman's Workbench / Bench Seat / Exhibition Stand & Table/Showa

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a work table used by old Japanese craftsmen. This was used to hang a plane on a wooden square bar. It is an item from the Showa period. The material is zelkova. It is h...

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Other

Round Zelkova Workbench Used by Japanese Craftsmen since the 20th Century
Round Zelkova Workbench Used by Japanese Craftsmen since the 20th Century

Round Zelkova Workbench Used by Japanese Craftsmen since the 20th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Since the 20th century, a round workbench used by Japanese craftsmen Here are some rare Japanese items that I found as a Japanese person.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Elm

Antique Wooden Workbench Used by Japanese Lacquer Ware Craftsmen / Meiji Era1899
Antique Wooden Workbench Used by Japanese Lacquer Ware Craftsmen / Meiji Era1899

Antique Wooden Workbench Used by Japanese Lacquer Ware Craftsmen / Meiji Era1899

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wooden Large Low Table / Sofa Table / Large Workbench / Taisho
Japanese Antique Wooden Large Low Table / Sofa Table / Large Workbench / Taisho

Japanese Antique Wooden Large Low Table / Sofa Table / Large Workbench / Taisho

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a large low table made in Japan from the Taisho era to the early Showa era (1912-1940). Originally, it is thought that it was a work table for sitting and doing some work. ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wooden Octagonal Stool/Early 20th Century/workbench made in Tokyo
Japanese Old Wooden Octagonal Stool/Early 20th Century/workbench made in Tokyo

Japanese Old Wooden Octagonal Stool/Early 20th Century/workbench made in Tokyo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wooden workbench used by old Japanese craftsmen. In Japan, such wooden workbenches have been made from the Meiji to the Showa eras.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Stools

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique wooden low table/workbench used by craftsmen/stool/20th century
Japanese antique wooden low table/workbench used by craftsmen/stool/20th century

Japanese antique wooden low table/workbench used by craftsmen/stool/20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wooden workbench made in Japan from the end of the Meiji period to the beginning of the Showa period.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Japanese old wooden low table/early 20th century/sofa table/antique workbench
Japanese old wooden low table/early 20th century/sofa table/antique workbench

Japanese old wooden low table/early 20th century/sofa table/antique workbench

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We would like to introduce you to an old Japanese wooden low table with an attractive appearance.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Workbench of an Old Japanese Craftsman /Exhibition Stand, a Block of Wood
Workbench of an Old Japanese Craftsman /Exhibition Stand, a Block of Wood

Workbench of an Old Japanese Craftsman /Exhibition Stand, a Block of Wood

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Other

Japanese antique wooden low table covered with washi paper / Wabi-sabi workbench
Japanese antique wooden low table covered with washi paper / Wabi-sabi workbench

Japanese antique wooden low table covered with washi paper / Wabi-sabi workbench

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This wooden low table is a wonderful item with the charm unique to Japanese antiques. It was originally used as a work board and was probably used for a long time as a tool for cutti...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

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