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Syoya Yoshida・Japanese Style Rocking Chair/1950s Tatsumi Mokko/mingei wabi-sabi
Syoya Yoshida・Japanese Style Rocking Chair/1950s Tatsumi Mokko/mingei wabi-sabi

Syoya Yoshida・Japanese Style Rocking Chair/1950s Tatsumi Mokko/mingei wabi-sabi

Located in 足利市, JP

Created by Shoya Yoshida—a visionary who shaped the Mingei movement alongside Muneyoshi (Soetsu) Yanagi—this chair showcases exceptional artisan craftsmanship by utilizing Tottori’s ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Wooden Low Table, Low chair, TV Board, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Wooden Low Table, Low chair, TV Board, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Wooden Low Table, Low chair, TV Board, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Furniture made from a beautiful single piece of birch wood is a special piece that gives you a sense of the strength and warmth of nature. The unique grain of solid wood is unique t...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Wooden Low Table, Low chair, TV Board, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Wooden Low Table, Low chair, TV Board, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Wooden Low Table, Low chair, TV Board, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Furniture made from a beautiful single piece of cherry wood is a special piece that gives you a sense of the strength and warmth of nature. The unique grain of solid wood is unique ...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Wooden Low Table, Low chair, TV Board, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Wooden Low Table, Low chair, TV Board, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Wooden Low Table, Low chair, TV Board, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Furniture made from a beautiful single piece of chestnut wood is a special piece that gives you a sense of the strength and warmth of nature. The unique grain of solid wood is uniqu...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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Old Chinese Wooden Bench / the Republic of China Era / Wabi-Sabi / Mingei/Chair
Old Chinese Wooden Bench / the Republic of China Era / Wabi-Sabi / Mingei/Chair

Old Chinese Wooden Bench / the Republic of China Era / Wabi-Sabi / Mingei/Chair

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an old bench with a Chinese design. Probably made during the Republic of China. Since it has been used for a long time, the paint has peeled off and it has a wabi-sabi atmosp...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Benches

Materials

Oak

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old primitive chair made in Japan. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is zelkova. It is carved from a single large zelkova tree. It is dynamic an...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Chairs 'Set' 1900s-1940s / Mingei Wabisabi Seating
Japanese Antique Primitive Chairs 'Set' 1900s-1940s / Mingei Wabisabi Seating

Japanese Antique Primitive Chairs 'Set' 1900s-1940s / Mingei Wabisabi Seating

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Set of two old chairs made in Japan. They are from the Showa period (1900s to 1940s). The material is cedar wood. They are very unique chairs carved from a large cedar tree. Ne...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old black primitive chair made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar wood. The chair was carved from a single large ce...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old primitive chair made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is zelkova. The chair is carved from a single large zelkova tree. It...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Wabi Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Wabi Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Wabi Sabi Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old primitive style chair made in Japan. It was made in the Meiji era. (1860s to 1900s AD). The material is walnut wood. It is a powerful chair boldly carved out of a...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1920s/Mingei Wabisabi Stool Seating
Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1920s/Mingei Wabisabi Stool Seating

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1920s/Mingei Wabisabi Stool Seating

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old primitive chair made in Japan. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). The material is zelkova. It is a very rare item. It was carved from a large zelkova tre...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1920s/Mingei Wabisabi Stool Seating
Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1920s/Mingei Wabisabi Stool Seating

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1920s/Mingei Wabisabi Stool Seating

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old primitive chair made in Japan. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). The material is zelkova. It is a very rare item. It was carved from a large zelkova tre...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1920s / Mingei Wabisabi Stool Seating
Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1920s / Mingei Wabisabi Stool Seating

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1920s / Mingei Wabisabi Stool Seating

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old primitive chair made in Japan. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). The material is zelkova. It is a very rare item. It was carved from a large zelkova tre...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s/Mingei Wabisabi Stool Seating
Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s/Mingei Wabisabi Stool Seating

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s/Mingei Wabisabi Stool Seating

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old primitive chair from Japan. It is from the Meiji era (1860s to 1900s). The material is zelkova. It is a very rare item. It was carved from a large zelkova tree. ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1900s-1940s / Armchair Wabisabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1900s-1940s / Armchair Wabisabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1900s-1940s / Armchair Wabisabi Mingei

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique primitive-style chair made in Japan. Carved as if from a powerful solid mass of wood, its form exudes a quiet yet overwhelming presence, bringing a deep sense of w...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Chairs

Materials

Tin

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old primitive chair made in Japan. The chair is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is zelkova. The chair is carved from a single large zelkova tree. It...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Rustic Chair 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi Mingei Seating Stools
Japanese Antique Rustic Chair 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi Mingei Seating Stools

Japanese Antique Rustic Chair 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi Mingei Seating Stools

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old chair made in Japan. The chair is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). The material is zelkova. It was carved from a large zelkova tree. It is dynamic and has a very ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive Wood Chair with old leather from Philippines / Wabi Sabi Mingei
Primitive Wood Chair with old leather from Philippines / Wabi Sabi Mingei

Primitive Wood Chair with old leather from Philippines / Wabi Sabi Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an antique chair from the Philippines. The design is made of leather held together with wood parts. This is a primitive piece with a distinctive curved leg design and old lea...

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Early 20th Century Philippine Meiji Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Armchair 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Primitive Black Armchair 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Armchair 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi Mingei

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old black armchair made in Japan. Crafted in the early Shōwa period (1900s–1940s), it is an exceptionally rare piece carved from a single massive block of keyaki (Japanese...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Mingei ''Usu'' Table and Chairs
Japanese Mingei ''Usu'' Table and Chairs

Japanese Mingei ''Usu'' Table and Chairs

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Folk Craft=Mingei made with a "Usu" used for mochi making.Primitive and beautiful works.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Primitives

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Modern Bench "JINDAISUGI" 1960s-1980s / Chair Mingei
Japanese Old Modern Bench "JINDAISUGI" 1960s-1980s / Chair Mingei

Japanese Old Modern Bench "JINDAISUGI" 1960s-1980s / Chair Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old modern bench made in Japan. It was manufactured between 1960s-1980s. It is made by using "JINDAISUGI" for the seat part. "JINDAISUGI" is a very rare and valuable ced...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Benches

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Bench 1860s-1900s / Long Chairs Mingei Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Bench 1860s-1900s / Long Chairs Mingei Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Bench 1860s-1900s / Long Chairs Mingei Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese bench. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material seems to be cedar wood. It can seat up to two people. It seems to have been made by custo...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Benches

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Bench 1860s-1900s / Black Chairs Wabi Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Primitive Bench 1860s-1900s / Black Chairs Wabi Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Primitive Bench 1860s-1900s / Black Chairs Wabi Sabi Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The seat is made of chestnut wood and the legs are made of cedar wood. It is a beautiful chair that could be called "THE Mingei". It seems to have been made by customizing buil...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Benches

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabi Sabi Side Chair
Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabi Sabi Side Chair

Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabi Sabi Side Chair

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese stool. The chair was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The seat is estimated to be made of zelkova wood and the branches of cedar wood. The...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Stools

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1900s / Side Chair Mingei Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1900s / Side Chair Mingei Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1900s / Side Chair Mingei Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese stool. This chair is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The seat is made of zelkova wood and the branches are estimated to be made of cedar wood. I cam...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Stools

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1900s / Wood Chair Wabi Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1900s / Wood Chair Wabi Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1900s / Wood Chair Wabi Sabi Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese stump stool. This item is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is carved from a large cedar tree. It has a strong and dynamic impression. The grain of the...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Stools

Materials

Cedar

Wooden Low Table, Low chair, TV Board, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Wooden Low Table, Low chair, TV Board, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Wooden Low Table, Low chair, TV Board, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Furniture made from a beautiful single piece of zelkova wood is a special piece that gives you a sense of the strength and warmth of nature. The unique grain of solid wood is unique...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Since ancient times, people have created and passed down necessary tools from familiar materials to survive in the severe struggle against nature, and have nurtured a lifestyle cultu...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Africa Ethiopia Old Wooden Chair / Wabi-Sabi Chair / Mingei/African Folk Art
Africa Ethiopia Old Wooden Chair / Wabi-Sabi Chair / Mingei/African Folk Art

Africa Ethiopia Old Wooden Chair / Wabi-Sabi Chair / Mingei/African Folk Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

I would like to introduce a very nice chair. This is an old chair made in Africa and Ethiopia. As time goes by, the paint on the surface has become thinner, and the atmosphere has ...

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20th Century Ethiopian Other Chairs

Materials

Other

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1850s-1920s / Mingei Wabisabi Stool Seating
Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1850s-1920s / Mingei Wabisabi Stool Seating

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1850s-1920s / Mingei Wabisabi Stool Seating

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old primitive chair made in Japan. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). The material is zelkova. It is a very rare item. It was carved from a large zelkova tree. It...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Stool 1860s-1900s/Primitive Chair Stand Wabisabi mingei
Japanese Antique Stool 1860s-1900s/Primitive Chair Stand Wabisabi mingei

Japanese Antique Stool 1860s-1900s/Primitive Chair Stand Wabisabi mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an old Japanese stool. It is believed that it was used by farmers during the Meiji era (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar. With the passage of time, it has a deep taste....

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Since ancient times, people have created necessary tools from familiar materials, passed them on, and nurtured a lifestyle culture in order to survive in the severe struggle against ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Primitive Wood Chair from Japan 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Wooden Chair Mingei
Primitive Wood Chair from Japan 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Wooden Chair Mingei

Primitive Wood Chair from Japan 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Wooden Chair Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old primitive chair discovered in Japan. Details of this chair are unknown. It is also possible that it was not produced in Japan, but was brought over from East Asia or S...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique primitive-style low side chair made in Japan. Its low stance, as if gently resting close to the floor, and its powerful form—resembling a solid mass carved directl...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Side Chair or Side Table 1860s-1900s / Stool Wabisabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Side Chair or Side Table 1860s-1900s / Stool Wabisabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Side Chair or Side Table 1860s-1900s / Stool Wabisabi Mingei

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old side chair made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood. The trapezoidal shape is characteristic of this piece, and its ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Antique Japanese Folk Art Chair
Antique Japanese Folk Art Chair

Antique Japanese Folk Art Chair

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H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in

Antique Japanese Folk Art Chair

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Japanese Mingei (Folk Art) chair. A very rare example made from a section of a cedar tree, 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Cypress, Lacquer

Old Japanese Wooden Stool / 20th Century / Polygonal Chair/MINGEI
Old Japanese Wooden Stool / 20th Century / Polygonal Chair/MINGEI

Old Japanese Wooden Stool / 20th Century / Polygonal Chair/MINGEI

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This stool is crafted from vintage Japanese zelkova wood. Originally used as a mortar, the top was later cut horizontally and reworked to transform it into a practical stool. It's be...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese Wooden Stool / Early 20th Century / Square Chair / Mingei
Old Japanese Wooden Stool / Early 20th Century / Square Chair / Mingei

Old Japanese Wooden Stool / Early 20th Century / Square Chair / Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way th...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Stools

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Bench 1860s-1900s / Long Chairs Mingei Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Bench 1860s-1900s / Long Chairs Mingei Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Bench 1860s-1900s / Long Chairs Mingei Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese bench. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar wood. It seems to have been made by customizing building materials and farm t...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Benches

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Bamboo Bench 1940s-1960s / Long Chair Mingei Wabisabi
Japanese Old Bamboo Bench 1940s-1960s / Long Chair Mingei Wabisabi

Japanese Old Bamboo Bench 1940s-1960s / Long Chair Mingei Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old bamboo bench made in Japan. This furniture is from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). It is made entirely of bamboo. You can enjoy Japanese craftsmanship. It is char...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Benches

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Old Wabi-Sabi Stool / Private House Chair / 1900-1940 / Mingei
Japanese Old Wabi-Sabi Stool / Private House Chair / 1900-1940 / Mingei

Japanese Old Wabi-Sabi Stool / Private House Chair / 1900-1940 / Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a stool from the Taisho era to the early Showa era (1900-1940) in Japan. It has been used outside for many years and has a very nice atmosphere. It was used in Japanese priva...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Stools

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Wooden Chair Mingei
Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Wooden Chair Mingei

Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Wooden Chair Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese stool. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Amazingly, it is carved with a single sword. Seat size: 610mm x 170mm It is sturdy and stable. It is ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Stools

Materials

Wood

Japanese old wooden stool/1868-1920/Wabi-sabi chair/Mingei/Meiji-Showa
Japanese old wooden stool/1868-1920/Wabi-sabi chair/Mingei/Meiji-Showa

Japanese old wooden stool/1868-1920/Wabi-sabi chair/Mingei/Meiji-Showa

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

I would like to introduce a very nice stool. This is a wooden stool made in Japan from the Meiji to the early Showa period. It must have been used with great care and for a very lon...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Stools

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Wooden Stool 1900-1945/Antique Chair Stand Stepping Stone/Mingei
Japanese Old Wooden Stool 1900-1945/Antique Chair Stand Stepping Stone/Mingei

Japanese Old Wooden Stool 1900-1945/Antique Chair Stand Stepping Stone/Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way th...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Rustic Wabi-Sabi Japanese Old Black Wooden Stool / Chair / Mingei / 1926-1960
Rustic Wabi-Sabi Japanese Old Black Wooden Stool / Chair / Mingei / 1926-1960

Rustic Wabi-Sabi Japanese Old Black Wooden Stool / Chair / Mingei / 1926-1960

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A simple Japanese stool made of cedar wood. It's lighter than it looks, so it's very easy to move. You can sit without problems, but if you move your weight from side to side, it...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Cedar

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This is a primitive chair of the Naga people. Quiet in its stance yet commanding in presence, it is a remarkably compelling piece that combines the strength of a sculptural work with...

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Dating from the late Meiji to Taisho period, circa 1900–1920, this Japanese antique low stand is crafted entirely from solid keyaki (zelkova), featuring a thick single-board top and ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi"
Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi"

Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi"

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi This extraordinary large sliding door was once used in an old warehouse in Japan. Dating back to the Meiji per...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

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Iron

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

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

$1,520Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.15 in W 67.33 in D 32.29 in

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

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

* Shipping quote updated, July 6, 2026 New finds from an old elementary school in Ibaraki pref., Japan. This vintage low table - or bench, was manufactured circa 1920s to 40s (earl...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Cypress

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

Large Japanese Tansu with Open Shelving

$4,300

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 Shelves

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Wood

Japanese Antique wabi sabi thick wide bog wood board, Late 19th mingei art piece
Japanese Antique wabi sabi thick wide bog wood board, Late 19th mingei art piece

Japanese Antique wabi sabi thick wide bog wood board, Late 19th mingei art piece

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese Antique thick wood board, probably used as Shikiita, display stand with decorative purpose - used at Tokonoma (traditional alcove space in Japanese room) with flower vase, p...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

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Bog Wood

Japanese Antique Low Table with Drawers Early Showa Period, circa 1920s–1940s
Japanese Antique Low Table with Drawers Early Showa Period, circa 1920s–1940s

Japanese Antique Low Table with Drawers Early Showa Period, circa 1920s–1940s

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A Japanese antique low table with a remarkably restrained and architectural presence. Constructed from a thick solid wood top with two small drawers integrated beneath, the piece re...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Side Tables

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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

This is a deeply atmospheric low table, made by combining an old wooden door from Yunnan Province, China, with a base made from an old Japanese workbench. The tabletop is thought to...

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Antique 19th Century East Asian Other Sofa Tables

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Wood, Pine

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

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

$2,800

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 Sofa Tables

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Wood

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