Showa Furniture

This exceptional rattan sofa represents a legendary milestone in Japanese design history, born from the brilliant mind of Isamu Kenmochi—a pioneer of mid-century Japanese modernism—a...

A Japanese antique display shelf crafted from solid cedar, dating from the 1930s–1950s. The deep, matured tone of the wood and the substantial thickness of the cedar boards give the ...

Japanese Hinoki (Cypress) Wood Bench Handmade mid 20th century hinoki benches like this one were primarily used for outdoor seating in spaces such as gardens or outdoor onsen baths...

A Japanese antique display shelf, believed to date from the 1930s–1950s. Crafted from solid sen (Japanese ash) wood, it features a clean, balanced design that highlights the natural ...

It is a small drawer from the Taisho era to the early Showa period (1912-1950) in Japan. The outer material is made of chestnut. The inside is cedar wood. It's very cute. Also,...

A Japanese antique stacking cabinet crafted from oak, dating from the 1920s–1940s. Composed of upper and lower sections with double doors, the...

A Japanese antique storage cabinet crafted from beech and dating from the 1930s–1950s. The piece is composed in two sections and distinguished by its calm, warm wood tone and balance...

A Japanese antique side table crafted from oak and dating from the 1930s–1940s. Its gently rounded silhouette gives the piece a charming, approachable presence, while the splayed, la...

It is a shelf made of very beautiful traditional Japanese decoration and wood. The wood is paulownia and ebony. Paulownia is a material often used for tansu. It's a soft tree, but it...

A Japanese antique storage and display cabinet crafted entirely from solid Japanese cedar, dating from the 1920s–1940s. Originally used as a merchandise display shelf in a long-estab...

A Japanese antique storage cabinet crafted from lauan wood and dating from the 1950s–1970s. Constructed from thick, solid boards, the piece has a sturdy, reassuring presence that ref...

A Japanese antique cabinet crafted from a combination of zelkova and cedar, dating from the 1950s. Its straightforward structure and approachable scale make it an easy piece to incor...

A Japanese antique storage cabinet crafted from ash wood, dating from the 1920s–1940s. The piece carries the quiet charm of an old Western-style residence, with soft light filtering ...

A Japanese antique chest of drawers, believed to date from the 1930s–1950s. It is constructed from a combination of keyaki (Japanese zelkova), kuri (Japanese chestnut), and cedar, wi...

A Japanese antique set of three storage shelves crafted from sen wood, dating from the 1930s–1950s. Each unit is nearly identical in size, allowing them to be stacked or arranged sep...

A Japanese antique shelving unit dating from around the 1960s, constructed from a combination of chestnut and cedar. The interior is evenly divided into a grid of compartments, creat...

A Japanese antique storage cabinet dating from the 1920s–1940s. Compact in scale and finished in black, the cabinet is defined by its clean, box-like construction, giving it a quiet ...

A Japanese antique glass-front cabinet dating from the 1930s–1950s, originally used as a tobacco shop showcase. The cabinet is composed of upper and lower sections, both fitted with ...

A Japanese antique armchair crafted from nara (Japanese oak), dating from the 1950s–1960s. Despite its simple design, the softly curved frame and rounded seat create a gentle, welcom...

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. Japanese Sugi Wood Chobadansu Merchant Chest Early Showa Period Tans...

This piece represents a rare, miraculous convergence of East Asian heritage and regional artisan craftsmanship. It draws sophisticated inspiration from the noble silhouette of class...

A Japanese antique drawer chest crafted from cedar and dating from the 1940s–1960s. The cabinet features an impressive arrangement of twenty-two drawers, twenty of which are small an...

A Japanese antique open shelf dating from the mid to late Showa period. The piece is constructed from a combination of solid wood framing and veneer panels, arranged in a staggered, ...

A Japanese wooden drawer chest dating from the 1940s–1950s. Compact in both width and depth, this piece offers ten smoothly operating drawers that provide practical organization for ...

A Japanese antique corner rack crafted from oak, dating from the 1950s–1960s. Designed to make purposeful use of a room’s corner, the piece settles neatly into limited space, quietly...

A Japanese antique storage cabinet crafted from cedar and dating from the 1930s–1940s. The soft grain and lightweight character of cedar give the cabinet a calm, gentle presence that...

A Japanese antique tabletop showcase crafted from oak, dating from the 1920s–1940s. Formed with five glass sides, the case offers a clear and immersive view of the objects displayed ...

A Japanese antique stacking cabinet crafted from solid oak, dating from the 1920s–1940s. With its restrained width and depth, the cabinet is e...

A Japanese antique display stand crafted from ash wood and dating from the 1920s–1940s. Delicate openwork carved into the legs allows light to pass through softly, giving the piece a...

A Japanese antique folding bench dating from the 1920s–1940s, crafted from wood of unknown species. The bench retains its original black finish f...

A Japanese antique storage cabinet crafted from chestnut wood, defined by its calm presence and deep, matured tone. The cabinet is composed in two sections: the upper part features g...

A Japanese antique storage cabinet crafted from solid lauan wood, dating from the mid-Showa period (circa 1950s–1960s). The piece is distinguished by an unusual iron grid structure m...

A Japanese antique low chair crafted from nara wood, dating from the 1930s–1940s. Designed for a floor-oriented lifestyle, the chair invites the sitter to lower the body rather than ...

A Japanese chest crafted from nara wood (Japanese oak), dating from the 1950s–1960s. The top is designed with raised edges, forming a shallow tray-like surface that adds both functio...

A Japanese antique low desk crafted from sen wood, dating from the 1930s–1940s. Compact in scale, the piece fits comfortably into limited spaces, offering a practical and approachabl...

A Japanese antique display stand crafted from oak and dating from the 1930s–1950s. Compact and solidly built, the box-like form conveys a reassuring sense of stability while remainin...

A Japanese antique bookcase cabinet dating from the 1920s–1940s, crafted from solid hardwood of undetermined species. The piece presents a calm and composed presence, with a deep, ma...

A Japanese display stand crafted from lauan wood, dating from the 1940s–1950s. The piece has the presence of a small architectural structure, with a quiet, sculptural quality that ad...

A Japanese antique black-painted storage cabinet dating from the 1920s–1940s. When closed, the cabinet presents a clean and refined outline, with its box-like construction appearing ...

A Japanese antique dining table crafted from pine and cedar, dating from the 1950s–1960s. Its understated presence allows it to blend gently into a wide variety of interiors, offerin...

A Japanese antique swivel chair crafted from nara (Japanese oak), dating from the 1930s–1940s. Its presence evokes quiet scenes of sitting at a desk—writing letters, reading, or gent...

An antique Japanese drawer chest crafted from solid pine, dating from approximately 1920–1940. The piece has a strong, imposing presence, shaped by its deep proportions and substanti...

A Japanese antique swivel chair from the early Showa period. The seat height rises as the chair is rotated, a functional mechanism once used in government-operated facilities across ...

A Japanese antique cabinet dating from the early Showa period (circa 1930s), crafted almost entirely from solid oak, including the back panel. The use of high-quality oak throughout ...

An Japanese mulberry wood kimono cabinet from the 20th century, with sliding doors and drawers. Born in Japan during the 20th century, this exquisite ca...

A set of three Japanese nesting tables crafted entirely from nara wood (Japanese oak), dating from the 1960s–1980s. Each table—large, medium, and small—fits neatly beneath the next, ...

A Japanese antique storage shelf crafted from pine, dating from the 1930s–1950s. Standing at 182 cm, the piece has a strong vertical presence, with eight evenly arranged tiers that c...

An antique Japanese mirror featuring a hand-painted decorative frame from the early Showa period (circa 1930s–40s). The frame, rich with patin...

A Japanese antique round table crafted from ash wood, dating from the 1950s. Its distinctive tabletop—formed by two overlapping circular tiers—creates a soft, sculptural impression w...

A Japanese antique desk crafted from cherry and ash wood, dating from the 1930s–1940s. The piece has a gentle, almost endearing presence—something that reveals itself slowly the long...

A Japanese antique low chair crafted from nara wood, dating from the 1930s–1940s. Designed for a floor-oriented lifestyle, the chair invites the sitter to lower the body rather than ...

A Japanese antique cabinet crafted from sen wood (Japanese ash), dating from the 1920s–1940s. Combining double doors with glass sliding panels, the piece offers versatile usefulness ...

A Japanese antique small cabinet crafted from keyaki (zelkova), dating from the 1930s–1950s. Compact in scale yet visually striking, the piece is defined by its expressive wood grain...

A Japanese antique display stand crafted from nara (Japanese oak), dating from the 1940s–1950s. Its lattice-like construction evokes the quiet rhythm of traditional Japanese architec...

This Japanese antique round coffee table was made around the 1920s–1940s. It is crafted from solid wood, combining two hardwoods that have developed a warm, natural patina through de...

A Japanese antique drawer chest crafted from zelkova, dating from the 1950s. The flowing grain patterns of the wood give the piece a striking presence—an appealing balance of strengt...

A Japanese antique dining table crafted from oak, dating from the 1930s–1950s. Its calm and well-balanced presence gives the piece a composed, orderly appearance, while the round tab...

A Japanese low table crafted from nara wood (Japanese oak), dating from the 1950s–1970s. The design features an organic, branch-like stretcher beneath the top—an undulating form that...

A Japanese antique display stand crafted from zelkova and dating to the 1930s. Compact in scale, the piece fits effortlessly into a variety of spaces and can be used in numerous ways—whether as a small side table, a stand for ceramics or plants, or an understated platform for decorative objects. The warm, gently aged surface of the zelkova wood...

A Japanese antique armchair crafted from beech and dating from the 1950s–1960s. The gently curved arms create a soft, graceful silhouette, giving the piece an inviting and subtly ele...