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Antique Chinese Felt for the Japanese Market
Antique Chinese Felt for the Japanese Market

Antique Chinese Felt for the Japanese Market

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Little in known about their specific use, or who or might have owned them, but as with other felts documented in Japan during this period, they were likely used as display or for war...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wool

Easy Chair by Katsuo Matsumura Model T-5110・Tendo Mokko Japan, circa 1970s
Easy Chair by Katsuo Matsumura Model T-5110・Tendo Mokko Japan, circa 1970s

Easy Chair by Katsuo Matsumura Model T-5110・Tendo Mokko Japan, circa 1970s

By Katsuo Matsumura, Tendo Mokko

Located in 足利市, JP

This ingenious design prevents friction and protects delicate tatami mats or modern flooring when the chair is moved.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plywood, Oak

"Tawaraya Ring" Daybed or Boxing Ring by Masanori Umeda for Memphis Milano
"Tawaraya Ring" Daybed or Boxing Ring by Masanori Umeda for Memphis Milano

"Tawaraya Ring" Daybed or Boxing Ring by Masanori Umeda for Memphis Milano

By Memphis Milano, Masanori Umeda

Located in Varedo, MB

At its center lie five authentic woven straw tatami mats, accompanied by silk-covered cushions and a central wooden tray.

Category

2010s Italian Daybeds

Materials

Metal

'Lotek' Floor Lamp By Benno Premsela for Hollands Licht, Holland, 1980s
'Lotek' Floor Lamp By Benno Premsela for Hollands Licht, Holland, 1980s

'Lotek' Floor Lamp By Benno Premsela for Hollands Licht, Holland, 1980s

By Benno Premsela

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Drawing profound inspiration from traditional Japanese architecture and the proportional grid of tatami mats, the lamp evokes the poetic simplicity of a modern andon paper lantern.

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko
Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

By Akita Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Also, these legs will not damage the tatami mats even if used in a Japanese-style room.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Chairs

Materials

Beech

Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case
Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case

Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case

Located in Plainview, NY

The doll is depicted in a graceful reclining pose on a woven tatami mat, dressed in an opulent ivory kimono with intricate embroidery and delicate red silk accents.

Category

20th Century Japanese Japonisme Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Glass, Wood

Antique Japanese Nabeshima Carpet (Dantsu)
Antique Japanese Nabeshima Carpet (Dantsu)

Antique Japanese Nabeshima Carpet (Dantsu)

Located in Point Richmond, CA

They were traditionally used in temples, tea houses and aristocratic households on tatami mat floors during the winter months, and unlike other Asian and central Asian carpets, they...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

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

atami & Floor-Friendly Design: The runners of the rocking mechanism are meticulously designed with a wide, smooth contact surface—originally engineered to protect delicate Japane...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Cherry

"Tawaraya Ring 2x2" Daybed or Boxing Ring by Masanori Umeda for Memphis Milano
"Tawaraya Ring 2x2" Daybed or Boxing Ring by Masanori Umeda for Memphis Milano

"Tawaraya Ring 2x2" Daybed or Boxing Ring by Masanori Umeda for Memphis Milano

By Masanori Umeda, Memphis Milano

Located in Varedo, MB

Crafted with a structure in wood finished with decorative laminate, traditional Japanese woven straw tatami mats, and vibrant metal and lacquered wood elements, Tawaraya Ring 2×2 sta...

Category

2010s Italian Daybeds

Materials

Metal

1950s-70s Vintage Japanese small rag rug, modern Sakiori handwoven tapestry
1950s-70s Vintage Japanese small rag rug, modern Sakiori handwoven tapestry

1950s-70s Vintage Japanese small rag rug, modern Sakiori handwoven tapestry

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

In Japanese culture, everyone takes off their shoes at the entrance, and tends to sat on the floor (with tatami mat, or carpet / rugs) directly, or using flat cushions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers
1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Guessing from the style, it would be used as "Seiri dansu (organizer Tansu storage)" for desktop or on the floor (on tatami mat). Having good storage capacity with 44cm (17.32 inches...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Chestnut, Pine

Old Adana Kilim Southern Anatolian Carpet Turkish Rug Central Anatolian Style
Old Adana Kilim Southern Anatolian Carpet Turkish Rug Central Anatolian Style

Old Adana Kilim Southern Anatolian Carpet Turkish Rug Central Anatolian Style

Located in Tokyo, JP

Beautiful kilims resembling large butterflies are wonderfully suited to antique floors and tatami mats in old Japanese houses. Even in a dimly lit room with a dark-tone fireplace, un...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Japanese antique wooden low table "Fuzukue" / Made in 1870 / Coffee table
Japanese antique wooden low table "Fuzukue" / Made in 1870 / Coffee table

Japanese antique wooden low table "Fuzukue" / Made in 1870 / Coffee table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Rather than being used with chairs, it was designed for a lifestyle in which people sat directly on tatami mats. It was used for reading, writing, and study—serving as a tool for eng...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Cedar

Antique Japanese cedar writing desk / Meiji-Taisho era / Soot-darkened table
Antique Japanese cedar writing desk / Meiji-Taisho era / Soot-darkened table

Antique Japanese cedar writing desk / Meiji-Taisho era / Soot-darkened table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

In Japanese, this type of furniture is called a "bunkizukue," a low writing desk traditionally used while sitting on tatami mats for reading, writing, and calligraphy practice.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Softwood, Cedar

Ishoku Perspective 02 by Mae Engelgeer
Ishoku Perspective 02 by Mae Engelgeer

Ishoku Perspective 02 by Mae Engelgeer

Located in Geneve, CH

Inspired by the first tatami floor mats used in Japan for tea ceremonies.

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Curtains and Valances

Materials

Other

Ishoku Perspective 01 by Mae Engelgeer
Ishoku Perspective 01 by Mae Engelgeer

Ishoku Perspective 01 by Mae Engelgeer

Located in Geneve, CH

Inspired by the first tatami floor mats used in Japan for tea ceremonies.

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Curtains and Valances

Materials

Other

Ishoku Perspective 03 by Mae Engelgeer
Ishoku Perspective 03 by Mae Engelgeer

Ishoku Perspective 03 by Mae Engelgeer

Located in Geneve, CH

Inspired by the first tatami floor mats used in Japan for tea ceremonies.

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Curtains and Valances

Materials

Other

Ishoku Perspective 03 by Mae Engelgeer
Ishoku Perspective 03 by Mae Engelgeer

Ishoku Perspective 03 by Mae Engelgeer

Located in Geneve, CH

Inspired by the first tatami floor mats used in Japan for tea ceremonies.

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Curtains and Valances

Materials

Other

Ishoku Perspective 02 by Mae Engelgeer
Ishoku Perspective 02 by Mae Engelgeer

Ishoku Perspective 02 by Mae Engelgeer

Located in Geneve, CH

Inspired by the first tatami floor mats used in Japan for tea ceremonies.

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Curtains and Valances

Materials

Other

Ishoku Perspective 01 by Mae Engelgeer
Ishoku Perspective 01 by Mae Engelgeer

Ishoku Perspective 01 by Mae Engelgeer

Located in Geneve, CH

Inspired by the first tatami floor mats used in Japan for tea ceremonies.

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Curtains and Valances

Materials

Other

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Room for Ritual Meditation Shrine, with Shelves, light, and Tatami Mat (no rug)
Room for Ritual Meditation Shrine, with Shelves, light, and Tatami Mat (no rug)

Room for Ritual Meditation Shrine, with Shelves, light, and Tatami Mat (no rug)

By Sergio Mannino Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The piece was originally presented only in the form of a watercolor drawing and has been built in 2017 for the first time. It includes a tatami mat for meditation, a light bulb, and ...

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2010s American Modern Vitrines

Materials

Plexiglass, Wool, Wood

Vitra Miniature Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi
Vitra Miniature Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi

Vitra Miniature Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi

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H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 21.66 in

Vitra Miniature Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi

By Vitra, Sori Yanagi

Located in New York, NY

Even today a large number of Japanese households manage without any kind of seats, even in the cities, since it is traditional to sit on the floor on tatami mats. In view of the abov...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Plywood

Shiro Kuramata KYOTO Round Table for Memphis Milano
Shiro Kuramata KYOTO Round Table for Memphis Milano

Shiro Kuramata KYOTO Round Table for Memphis Milano

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H 29 in W 24 in D 24 in

Shiro Kuramata KYOTO Round Table for Memphis Milano

By Shiro Kuramata

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Included in this curriculum was the study of furniture such as chairs, ironical, since most of the Japanese public still maintained traditional homes where they sat on the floor on t...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Steel

Kenji Fujimori and Tomomi Fukuda 'Zaisu' chairs for Tendo Mokko Japan
Kenji Fujimori and Tomomi Fukuda 'Zaisu' chairs for Tendo Mokko Japan

Kenji Fujimori and Tomomi Fukuda 'Zaisu' chairs for Tendo Mokko Japan

By Kenji Fujimori, Tendo Mokko

Located in Skokie, IL

The hole drilled in the seat surface prevents displacement of the cushion by friction with the tatami mat. Set included for seats and four tatami mats.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Japanese Antique Maki-e Lacqueur Old Plum Wood Hearth Frame with Bamboo Design
Japanese Antique Maki-e Lacqueur Old Plum Wood Hearth Frame with Bamboo Design

Japanese Antique Maki-e Lacqueur Old Plum Wood Hearth Frame with Bamboo Design

Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo

In a tea room with a fire pot, be sure to put a wooden frame between the tatami mat and the fire pot. The fire rim is not only used to prevent fire from being transmitted to the ...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Katsuo Matsumura Lounge Chair, Tendo Mokko, 1980s
Katsuo Matsumura Lounge Chair, Tendo Mokko, 1980s

Katsuo Matsumura Lounge Chair, Tendo Mokko, 1980s

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H 25.2 in W 20.87 in D 28.35 in

Katsuo Matsumura Lounge Chair, Tendo Mokko, 1980s

By Tendo Mokko, Katsuo Matsumura

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

This model is also designed to be used on tatami mats. Therefore, the seat is lower than general lounge chairs.

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

"Zaisu" by Kenji Fujimori for Tendo Mokko
"Zaisu" by Kenji Fujimori for Tendo Mokko

"Zaisu" by Kenji Fujimori for Tendo Mokko

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H 15.75 in W 13 in D 19.3 in

"Zaisu" by Kenji Fujimori for Tendo Mokko

By Kenji Fujimori

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

The hole drilled in the seat surface prevents displacement of the cushion by friction with the tatami mat. It was announced by Mr. Kenji Fujimori in 1963 and has been loved by many i...

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Japonisme Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Midcentury Zaisu Chairs 'set of 4'
Vintage Midcentury Zaisu Chairs 'set of 4'

Vintage Midcentury Zaisu Chairs 'set of 4'

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H 19 in W 13.5 in D 20 in

Vintage Midcentury Zaisu Chairs 'set of 4'

Located in San Diego, CA

These Japanese chairs with no legs but a normal back are often found in traditional rooms with tatami mats, and are often used for relaxing under heated kotatsu tables.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Wooden Chair / 1912s-1926s / Japandi
Japanese Antique Wooden Chair / 1912s-1926s / Japandi

Japanese Antique Wooden Chair / 1912s-1926s / Japandi

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H 35.83 in W 15.56 in D 16.54 in

Japanese Antique Wooden Chair / 1912s-1926s / Japandi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

The Japanese-Western eclectic atmosphere, such as Western sofas and tables in a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, is unique, but also has an elegant impression.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Six-panel Screen On Paper Depicting A Scene Of Everyday Life
A Six-panel Screen On Paper Depicting A Scene Of Everyday Life

A Six-panel Screen On Paper Depicting A Scene Of Everyday Life

Located in Milano, IT

The men are sitting on tatami mats, engaged in a simple refreshment break and are dressed in traditional kimonos.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Po Wah Styled Mid Century Oriental Handcrafted Desk w/ Chair Hong Kong
Po Wah Styled Mid Century Oriental Handcrafted Desk w/ Chair Hong Kong

Po Wah Styled Mid Century Oriental Handcrafted Desk w/ Chair Hong Kong

By Asian Modern

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Curved upper ends of the desk with it's slightly upright tapered pose and glass top gives the piece a simple but sophisticated look and feel , The matching chair with the same stunni...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Cane, Glass, Wood

Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko
Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

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H 26.78 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

By Akita Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Also, these legs will not damage the tatami mats even if used in a Japanese-style room.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Chairs

Materials

Beech

Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

The desk is equipped with a horizontal wood piece called tatamizuri, which is attached to the legs to prevent damage to tatami mats. While there is some chipping on the leg tips, it ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Persimmon-Dyed Washi Rug with Layered Repairs, 20th Century
Japanese Persimmon-Dyed Washi Rug with Layered Repairs, 20th Century

Japanese Persimmon-Dyed Washi Rug with Layered Repairs, 20th Century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

This rare persimmon tannin–dyed washi rug dates from the late Meiji to Taisho period (early 20th century) and was traditionally used to protect tatami mats from sunlight or serve as ...

Category

20th Century Japanese Textiles

Materials

Paper

Japanese Persimmon-Dyed Patchwork Washi Paper, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Persimmon-Dyed Patchwork Washi Paper, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Persimmon-Dyed Patchwork Washi Paper, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

They were placed over tatami mats to shield them from sunlight and daily wear.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Wallpaper

Materials

Paper

Easy Chair by Katsuo Matsumura Model T-5110, Japan, 1960s
Easy Chair by Katsuo Matsumura Model T-5110, Japan, 1960s

Easy Chair by Katsuo Matsumura Model T-5110, Japan, 1960s

By Katsuo Matsumura, Tendo Mokko

Located in Hellouw, NL

This piece shows his speciality in designing chairs that fit the Japanese way of life such as six bentwood slats that support the back gently and a low seat that was originally inten...

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Pair of Kokeshi Wood Dolls by Mazao Watanabe 1917-2007 Japan, circa 1979
Pair of Kokeshi Wood Dolls by Mazao Watanabe 1917-2007 Japan, circa 1979

Pair of Kokeshi Wood Dolls by Mazao Watanabe 1917-2007 Japan, circa 1979

Located in Miami, FL

These two Kokeshis were born circa 1979 and created by accomplished craftsman Mazao Watanabe 1917-2007. They come with a Tatami Mat and their original cardboard box with their story.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi
Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi

Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

Since tansu from the Edo period were often placed in common areas where it was customary to sit on tatami mats rather than chairs, the tansu were made to fit into the alcoves of slid...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique, Low table, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Low table, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Low table, Taisho Period'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

It is equipped with a horizontal wood called tatamizuri, which is attached to the legs to prevent damage to the tatami mats. The dead brown hue of the used Japanese ash creates a un...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tables

Materials

Wood

Sakakura Junzō, Daisaku Chō, Model 5016 Lounge Chair, Tendo Mokko Japan, 1957
Sakakura Junzō, Daisaku Chō, Model 5016 Lounge Chair, Tendo Mokko Japan, 1957

Sakakura Junzō, Daisaku Chō, Model 5016 Lounge Chair, Tendo Mokko Japan, 1957

By Tendo Mokko, Daisaku Cho, Junzo Sakakura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The legs are shaped like sleds so that the tatami mats and carpets remain unharmed.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Low Table (Zataku), Meiji Era (1868–1912), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Table (Zataku), Meiji Era (1868–1912), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Table (Zataku), Meiji Era (1868–1912), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This elegant low table embodies the essence of Japanese living, designed for use while seated on tatami mats or the floor—a practice rooted in centuries of tradition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cedar

Sakakura Junzō, Daisaku Chō, Model 5016 Lounge Chair, Tendo Mokko Japan, 1957
Sakakura Junzō, Daisaku Chō, Model 5016 Lounge Chair, Tendo Mokko Japan, 1957

Sakakura Junzō, Daisaku Chō, Model 5016 Lounge Chair, Tendo Mokko Japan, 1957

By Tendo Mokko, Daisaku Cho, Junzo Sakakura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The legs are shaped like sleds so that the tatami mats and carpets remain unharmed.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Early Japanese Nabeshima (Ako) Dantsu Cotton Carpet, 19th–Early 20th c
Rare Early Japanese Nabeshima (Ako) Dantsu Cotton Carpet, 19th–Early 20th c

Rare Early Japanese Nabeshima (Ako) Dantsu Cotton Carpet, 19th–Early 20th c

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Traditionally produced in dimensions corresponding to tatami mats, they were displayed in prized tea rooms, reception halls, and formal interiors.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Bamboo Rug - Tatami Mat - Great Patina and Texture
Vintage Bamboo Rug - Tatami Mat - Great Patina and Texture

Vintage Bamboo Rug - Tatami Mat - Great Patina and Texture

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Bamboo Rug or Tatami Mat, Japanese, circa 1960's. It exhibits a wonderful aged patina and texture.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese More Carpets

Materials

Bamboo

Tawaraya Ring Tatami Sofa by Memphis, Masanori Umeda
Tawaraya Ring Tatami Sofa by Memphis, Masanori Umeda

Tawaraya Ring Tatami Sofa by Memphis, Masanori Umeda

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H 47.25 in W 110.24 in D 110.24 in

Tawaraya Ring Tatami Sofa by Memphis, Masanori Umeda

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A hybrid of East and West, Tawaraya Ring is based on the proportions of the tatami mat. Wooden ring covered in decorative laminate, traditional Japanese tatami made of woven straw, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Extraordinary and Unique Model of a Japanese Tea House
Extraordinary and Unique Model of a Japanese Tea House

Extraordinary and Unique Model of a Japanese Tea House

Located in San Francisco, CA

A wonderful Japanese model of a traditional tea house, each room with latticework sliding doors, tatami mats and miniature decorations hanging on the walls, the whole with two remova...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Architectural Models

Materials

Straw, Wood, Paper

"Zaisu" by Kenji Fujimori for Tendo Mokko
"Zaisu" by Kenji Fujimori for Tendo Mokko

"Zaisu" by Kenji Fujimori for Tendo Mokko

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H 15.75 in W 13 in D 19.3 in

"Zaisu" by Kenji Fujimori for Tendo Mokko

By Kenji Fujimori, Tendo Mokko

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

The hole drilled in the seat surface prevents displacement of the cushion by friction with the tatami mat. It was announced by Mr. Kenji Fujimori in 1963 and has been loved by many ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Japonisme Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Japanese Architectural Model of a Traditional House, Mid 20th Century
Vintage Japanese Architectural Model of a Traditional House, Mid 20th Century

Vintage Japanese Architectural Model of a Traditional House, Mid 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

The two roofs are removable to reveal the interior of the home, complete with woven tatami mats. A small balcony on the upper floor seemingly with laundry drying.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Paper Mat "Abstract art" 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Paper Mat "Abstract art" 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Paper Mat "Abstract art" 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Inscribed in black ink in the center of the paper is the inscription, “放八畳六枚之内三畳ノ方分一” suggesting that it was used under tatami mats for moisture-proofing purposes. Over the years, t...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Kokeshi Doll Sixteenth Night by Inosuke Kobayashi Japan, circa 1979, 17 in. Tall
Kokeshi Doll Sixteenth Night by Inosuke Kobayashi Japan, circa 1979, 17 in. Tall

Kokeshi Doll Sixteenth Night by Inosuke Kobayashi Japan, circa 1979, 17 in. Tall

Located in Miami, FL

Measures 17 inches high and 5 inches in diameter and comes with its own Tatami Mat, original cardboard box and wooden story / name sign.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hometown Daughter Kokeshi Wood Doll by Inosuke Kobayashi, circa 1979, Japan
Hometown Daughter Kokeshi Wood Doll by Inosuke Kobayashi, circa 1979, Japan

Hometown Daughter Kokeshi Wood Doll by Inosuke Kobayashi, circa 1979, Japan

Located in Miami, FL

Measures 13 inches high and 4 1/2 inches in diameter and comes with its own Tatami mat, original cardboard box and wooden plaque with its story/name.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Toys

Materials

Wood

Japanese Persimmon-Dyed Washi with Layered Repairs, Early 20th
Japanese Persimmon-Dyed Washi with Layered Repairs, Early 20th

Japanese Persimmon-Dyed Washi with Layered Repairs, Early 20th

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Originally created to protect tatami mats from sunlight or to serve as a utilitarian floor covering, it embodies the Japanese tradition of transforming humble handmade paper into a d...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Textiles

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Square Low Table, Late Meiji Era '1868–1912', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Square Low Table, Late Meiji Era '1868–1912', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Square Low Table, Late Meiji Era '1868–1912', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Its low height reflects traditional Japanese living, where furniture was designed for floor-seated lifestyles, often on tatami mats. While it may appear unusually low by Western stan...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Low Table, Zelkova Wood, Wabi-Sabi, Circa 1900
Japanese Antique Low Table, Zelkova Wood, Wabi-Sabi, Circa 1900

Japanese Antique Low Table, Zelkova Wood, Wabi-Sabi, Circa 1900

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

The table’s low height reflects traditional Japanese living, where furniture was designed for sitting directly on the floor, often on tatami mats. Though the height may appear unusua...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cedar, Hardwood

Japanese Antique Low Table, Late Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Table, Late Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Table, Late Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Its low height reflects traditional Japanese lifestyle, where furniture was designed for sitting directly on the floor, often on tatami mats. For this reason, the height may seem unu...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Center Tables

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Tagasode (Whose Sleeves?) Lacquer Incense Box, Kobako, Meiji Period
Japanese Tagasode (Whose Sleeves?) Lacquer Incense Box, Kobako, Meiji Period

Japanese Tagasode (Whose Sleeves?) Lacquer Incense Box, Kobako, Meiji Period

Located in Austin, TX

The screen depicts an intimate room with tatami mats on the floor and sliding shoji doors in the background.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Indigo Boro, extra thick textile, wabi sabi wall decor
Antique Japanese Indigo Boro, extra thick textile, wabi sabi wall decor

Antique Japanese Indigo Boro, extra thick textile, wabi sabi wall decor

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

in Japanese culture, everyone take off their shoes at the entrance, and sit down directly on the floor (usually with tatami mat) or using flat cushions on it. And especially in winte...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

Japanese Old Bamboo Shelf 1940s-1960s / Shelf Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Old Bamboo Shelf 1940s-1960s / Shelf Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Old Bamboo Shelf 1940s-1960s / Shelf Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This furniture is mainly placed in Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats. Its delicate construction is a perfect example of Japanese aesthetics.

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Cedar

Antique Japanese wooden coffee table / 1868-1920 / sofa table / display stand
Antique Japanese wooden coffee table / 1868-1920 / sofa table / display stand

Antique Japanese wooden coffee table / 1868-1920 / sofa table / display stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A writing desk is a traditional Japanese piece of furniture, originally a small desk used while sitting on a tatami mat. While primarily used as a practical tool for writing, reading...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Tatami Mat Weaver
Tatami Mat Weaver

Tatami Mat Weaver

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H 14 in W 70 in D 14 in

Tatami Mat Weaver

Located in San Francisco, CA

Korean tatami mat weaving tool with original stone weights. c1895.

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Tatami Mat Weaver
Tatami Mat Weaver

Tatami Mat Weaver

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H 22 in W 54 in D 11 in

Tatami Mat Weaver

Located in San Francisco, CA

Korean tatami mat weaving tool with original stone weights. c1895.

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Tatami Weaving Tool
Tatami Weaving Tool

Tatami Weaving Tool

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H 14.5 in W 51.5 in D 16 in

Tatami Weaving Tool

Located in San Francisco, CA

Korean tatami mat weaving tool with original stone weights.

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Tatami Weaving Tool
Tatami Weaving Tool

Tatami Weaving Tool

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H 14.5 in W 51.5 in D 16 in

Tatami Weaving Tool

Located in San Francisco, CA

Korean tatami mat weaving tool with original stone weights. c1895

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Japanese Wood Floor Mat
Japanese Wood Floor Mat

Japanese Wood Floor Mat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese Style Wood Floor/Tatami Mat

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese More Carpets

Materials

Wood

Gray Coffee Table Mod. Par 4 from Bernard Vuarnesson for Belatto, 1980s
Gray Coffee Table Mod. Par 4 from Bernard Vuarnesson for Belatto, 1980s

Gray Coffee Table Mod. Par 4 from Bernard Vuarnesson for Belatto, 1980s

By Bernard Vuarnesson

Located in Zürich, CH

Inspired by Japanese tea tables and tatami mats, Bernard Vuarnesson designed the PAR 4 salon table for Belatto in 1981.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Minimalist Collage 1950s Asian American
Minimalist Collage 1950s Asian American

Minimalist Collage 1950s Asian American

Located in Treasure Island, CA

His spare geometric arrangements are a combination of European constructivist concerns and Japanese ritual arrangements, such as those relating to tea ceremonies and tatami mats. Kit...

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Vintage 1950s American Paintings

Nobuo Kitagaki Collage
Nobuo Kitagaki Collage

Nobuo Kitagaki Collage

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H 16 in W 20 in

Nobuo Kitagaki Collage

Located in Treasure Island, CA

His spare geometric arrangements are a combination of European constructivist concerns and Japanese ritual arrangements, such as those relating to tea ceremonies and tatami mats. Kit...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Drawings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Board

Elegant Japanese-American Constructivist Collage
Elegant Japanese-American Constructivist Collage

Elegant Japanese-American Constructivist Collage

Located in Treasure Island, CA

His spare geometric arrangements are a combination of European constructivist concerns and Japanese ritual arrangements, such as those relating to tea ceremonies and tatami mats. Kit...

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Vintage 1960s American Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Board

Teiza Chair by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960
Teiza Chair by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960

Teiza Chair by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960

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H 25.6 in W 21.66 in D 26.19 in

Teiza Chair by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960

By Tendo Mokko, Daisaku Cho

Located in Wilnis, UT

It has a wide backrest and seat with a firm structural frame, giving it a feeling of security. The stretched Tatami sliding base procets Tatami mats from wear and tear.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric, Plywood

Teiza Chair by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960
Teiza Chair by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960

Teiza Chair by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960

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H 25.6 in W 21.66 in D 26.19 in

Teiza Chair by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960

By Tendo Mokko, Daisaku Cho

Located in Wilnis, UT

It has a wide backrest and seat with a firm structural frame, giving it a feeling of security. The stretched Tatami sliding base procets Tatami mats from wear and tear.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric, Plywood

Teiza Chair by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960
Teiza Chair by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960

Teiza Chair by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960

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H 25.6 in W 21.66 in D 26.19 in

Teiza Chair by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960

By Tendo Mokko, Daisaku Cho

Located in Wilnis, UT

It has a wide backrest and seat with a firm structural frame, giving it a feeling of security. The stretched Tatami sliding base procets Tatami mats from wear and tear.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric, Plywood

Pair of Teiza Chairs by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960
Pair of Teiza Chairs by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960

Pair of Teiza Chairs by Daisaku Choh for Tendo, Japan, 1960

By Tendo Mokko, Daisaku Cho

Located in Wilnis, UT

It has a wide backrest and seat with a firm structural frame, giving it a feeling of security. The stretched Tatami sliding base procets Tatami mats from wear and tear.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric, Plywood

Kyoto Round Table by Shiro Kuramata
Kyoto Round Table by Shiro Kuramata

Kyoto Round Table by Shiro Kuramata

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H 29 in W 24 in D 24 in

Kyoto Round Table by Shiro Kuramata

By Shiro Kuramata

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Included in this curriculum was the study of furniture such as chairs – ironical, since most of the Japanese public still maintained traditional homes where they sat on the floor on ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Steel

Japanese Arm Rest
Japanese Arm Rest

Japanese Arm Rest

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H 10.75 in W 20 in D 8.5 in

Japanese Arm Rest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Taisho period elegant red lacquered Japanese armrest from Kyoto was used to rest one's arm when sitting on a tatami mat.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Red Lacquer Arm Rest
Japanese Red Lacquer Arm Rest

Japanese Red Lacquer Arm Rest

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H 10.75 in W 20.5 in D 7.63 in

Japanese Red Lacquer Arm Rest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Taisho period negoro red lacquer Japanese arm rest from Kyoto was used to rest one's arm when sitting on a tatami mat.  

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Scholar's Table
Scholar's Table

Scholar's Table

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H 10 in W 39.38 in D 13.25 in

Scholar's Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Unusually thick keyaki wood scholars table was used as a writing desk while sitting on the tatami mat. Meiji period, circa 1890s.  

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Rattan Mat
Antique Japanese Rattan Mat

Antique Japanese Rattan Mat

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W 75 in L 112 in

Antique Japanese Rattan Mat

Located in New York, NY

A traditional type of over mat used in the summer months, over tatami mats to provide a cool to the touch surface.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Rattan

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This was a very old Japanese warehouse (kura) window sliding door. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The frame is made of cedar wood, and the base is hardened with s...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

Materials

Cedar

Lounge chair by Junzo Sakakura and Daisaku Cho, for Tendo, Japan 1970s
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By Junzo Sakakura

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

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Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Tatami Mat For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tatami mat for your home. Each tatami mat for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, other and paper. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage tatami mat you’re looking for, while we also have 16 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tatami mat — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each tatami mat bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tatami mat over the years, but those crafted by Tendo Mokko, Daisaku Cho and Junzo Sakakura are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Tatami Mat?

The average selling price for a tatami mat at 1stDibs is $2,850, while they’re typically $1,086 on the low end and $13,200 for the highest priced.