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Custom Aesthetic Design Desk or Server in Cherry Wood by Paul Tuller, Dublin, NH
Located in Milford, NH
of his work is inspired by traditional Japanese design and made using Japanese hand tools. From his
Category
20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Glass, Cherry
H 38 in W 96 in D 30 in
Old Basket Woven from Japanese Bamboo / Farm Tools / Folk Art / Flower Basket
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
is a tool used by Japanese farmers and was carried on their backs.
I don't know how it was used
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Bamboo
H 13.39 in W 13 in D 5.52 in
George Nakashima Free Edge 'Slab' Coffee Table in Walnut
By George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
hand tools and joinery techniques. From here onwards, he began to use woodworking with discipline and
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Free Edge Slab Coffee Table in Walnut
By George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
him in Japanese crafting techniques. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Old Wood Carving "Children" 1940s-1960s / Fork Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old carved wood folk art made in Japan.
They are modeled after Japanese wartime children
Category
1940s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Wood
George Nakashima 'Cushion' Spindleback Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here onwards, he began to
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 30.32 in W 29.93 in D 31.11 in
George Nakashima 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
tutored him in Japanese crafting techniques. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
George Nakashima Sliding-Door Cabinet in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
tutored him in Japanese crafting techniques. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Triple Sliding-Door Cabinet in American Black Walnut
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
tutored him in Japanese crafting techniques. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Walnut
H 32.29 in W 83.86 in D 22.45 in
George Nakashima Set of Six 'New' Dining Chairs
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here onwards, he began to
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Captain’s Armchairs in Cherry
By George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Cherry
George Nakashima 'New' Armchairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Walnut, Hickory
Vintage Bean Beater, Natural Wood Branch, Japanese, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Bean Beater, natural wood branch, Japanese, mid-20th century
A natural branch shaped like
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Japanese Woodblock on Paper Print by Katsuyuki Nishijima
Located in Weesp, NL
inked using a brush and then a flat hand-held tool called a baren is used to press the paper against the
Category
1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Paper
Japanese Antique Wooden Plant Cover 1920s-1940s / Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old plant cover made in Japan.
It is from the early Showa period (1920s-1940s).
It
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Wood
THE NEW FRENCH TOOLS 5 - BOULEVARD VICTOR DOUBLE SKY.
By Jim Dine
Located in Portland, ME
and aquatint and electric tools on two plates, with hand painting of the paper in blue acrylic before
Category
1980s Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Woodblock Print by Tomizaburo Hasegawa
Located in Weesp, NL
. The block is inked using a brush and then a flat hand-held tool called a baren is used to press the
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Paper
George Nakashima Triple Chest of Drawers in American Black Walnut & Laurel
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Walnut
H 32.29 in W 100.01 in D 20.87 in
George Nakashima Boat-Shaped Trestle Dining Table in Walnut
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
hand tools and joinery techniques. From here onwards, he began to use woodworking with discipline and
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Woodblock Print by Tasuku Yoshida
Located in Weesp, NL
, based on the drawing outlines. The block is inked using a brush and then a flat hand-held tool called a
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Paper
Japan Mid Century "Wave" Hardwood Garden Bench
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese mid century heavy hardwood bench hand chiseled on plank in a dramatic "wave" pattern using
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Woodblock Print by S. Nozaki
Located in Weesp, NL
brush and then a flat hand-held tool called a baren is used to press the paper against the woodblock to
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Paint, Paper
George Nakashima 'New' Armchairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
tutored him in Japanese crafting techniques. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
Traditional Japanese Woodblock Print of a Traditional Kyoto Town House
Located in Weesp, NL
, based on the drawing outlines. The block is inked using a brush and then a flat hand-held tool called a
Category
1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Paper
H 13.39 in W 18.51 in D 0.01 in
George Nakashima Boat-Shaped Trestle Dining Table
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Rare Mid Century "Wave" Pattern Garden Bench
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary mid century design
This is a handsome Japanese mid century heavy hardwood bench hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Hardwood
"Meditation, " Figure & Farm Tool Linoleum Cut signed by Schomer Lichtner
By Schomer Lichtner
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Meditation" is an original linoleum print by Schomer Lichtner, signed in the lower right hand
Category
1930s American Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Linocut
African Batik Cloth Natural Hand-woven Hand-Printed Cotton Fabric Ghana 10 Yards
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Batik Cloth Natural Hand-woven Hand-Printed Cotton Fabric Ghana 10 yards.
Colors are
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Cotton
H 360 in W 45.5 in D 0.05 in
"Rest, " Farmer leaning on Work Tool Linoleum Cut signed by Schomer Lichtner
By Schomer Lichtner
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Rest" is an original linoleum print by Schomer Lichtner, signed in the lower right hand corner. It
Category
1930s American Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Linocut
George Nakashima Dining Set with Trestle Dining Table and 'New' Chairs
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. From him, he learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. From here
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Walnut
H 28.75 in W 83.86 in D 46.86 in
Still Life of Gourds with Japanese Celadon Vase & Dragon Decorated Plate, 1944.
By Denis Mitchell
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Denis Mitchell.
English ( b.1912 - d.1993 ).
Still Life of Gourds with Japanese Celadon Vase and
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Plywood, Oil
Denis MitchellStill Life of Gourds with Japanese Celadon Vase & Dragon Decorated Plate, 1944. , 1944
H 22.25 in W 17.92 in D 1.38 in
1950s Bleached Oak Sideboard with Hand-Carved Daisies
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Charming 1950s Bleached Oak sideboard with Hand-Carved Daisies - A Rustic Reims Region Treasure
Category
1940s French Rustic Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Oak
Bamboo Flower Vase with carved picture
By Suzuki Gengensai
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
.
However, the quality is high and the engraving of Japanese nature is beautiful.
Gengensai Suzuki (1891
Category
1940s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Bamboo
Frank Stella "Noguchi's Okinawa Woodpecker" Lithograph, 1977
By Frank Stella
Located in Dallas, TX
created with stencils, a process that recalls Stella's use of protractors and mathematical tools
Category
20th Century North American Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Paper
Very Large Art Platter by Schwieger
Located in Houston, TX
impressionistic landscape design and signed across the back with a sharp tool in wet clay, "B. Schwieger / Ohio
Category
Late 20th Century American Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Clay
John Glick Ceramic Garden Planterette Signed
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
master potters of Japan, notably Shoji Hamada and Kanjrio Kawai, blending their gestural embellishments
Category
1990s American American Classical Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Ceramic
John Glick Plum Tree Pottery "Wall Mantel Series"
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
master potters of Japan, notably Shoji Hamada and Kanjrio Kawai, blending their gestural embellishments
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Ceramic
Ettore Sottsass & Marco Zanini for Leitner Donau Collection Bed and Nightstand
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Marco Zanini, Memphis Group
Located in Forney, TX
(Global tools, Archizoom, Superstudio, UFO, Zzigurat, 9999.) the handmade appeared suddenly as the new
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Laminate, Wood
H 42.5 in W 40.5 in D 84.75 in
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
poles can coexist… or not, in a given series. Glick also took influences from master potters of Japan
Category
1990s American Expressionist Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Ceramic
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Signed Monumental Ceramic Charger
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
series. Glick also took influences from master potters of Japan, notably Shoji Hamada and Kanjrio Kawai
Category
1990s American Expressionist Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Ceramic
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Glazed Bowl/Charger Extra-large
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
poles can coexist… or not, in a given series. Glick also took influences from master potters of Japan
Category
Late 20th Century American Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Ceramic
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
poles can coexist… or not, in a given series. Glick also took influences from master potters of Japan
Category
1990s American Expressionist Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Ceramic
Rare American Industrial Modern Art Mary Shaffer Signed Glass Bronze Sculpture
By Mary Shaffer
Located in Forney, TX
metal tools selected from a pile in her studio. Sheets of glass are heated into a plastic state, then
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Bronze
H 33 in W 12 in D 9 in
"New" Dining Chairs by George Nakashima, United States, 1950s
By George Nakashima
Located in Antwerp, BE
dining chairs embody both his craftsmanship and his deep connection to Japan, where he honed his hand
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Wood
"Double Wall Hang" glass wall sculpture
By Mary Shaffer
Located in Glen Ellen, CA
take lovingly crafted, hand-forged tools - the epitome of American inventiveness - to preserve and pay
Category
1990s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Steel
Astres Egares (Lost Astral)
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Astres Egares (Lost Astral)" 1970, is an original colors lithograph on Japan paper by
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Lithograph
Astres Egares (Lost Astral)
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Astres Egares (Lost Astral)" 1970, is an original colors lithograph on Japan paper by
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Lithograph
Astres Egares (Lost Astral)
Located in San Francisco, CA
paper by noted Italian artist Berto (Roberto) Lardera, 1911-1989. It is hand signed and numbered III/XX
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Lithograph
Astres Egares (Lost Astral)
Located in San Francisco, CA
30 x 22 inches. Hand signed in pencil by the artist on the colophon (not signed on the print) see
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Lithograph
Astres Egares (Lost Astral)
Located in San Francisco, CA
30 x 22 inches. Hand signed in pencil by the artist on the colophon (not signed on the print) see
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Lithograph
Astres Egares (Lost Astral)
Located in San Francisco, CA
30 x 22 inches. Hand signed in pencil by the artist on the colophon (not signed on the print) see
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Lithograph
Jim Dine "The First Woodcut Gate (The Landscape)"
By Jim Dine
Located in Hinsdale, IL
Jim Dine
The First Woodcut Gate (The Landscape)
Hand Embellished Woodcut, 1983
Size : 35.75” x
Category
1980s Abstract Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Woodcut
Bertoia — Mid-Century Visionary Abstraction, Unique
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
, lower right sheet corner, recto. A superb, painterly impression, on cream wove Japan paper, the full
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Monotype
Draped Bar
By Mary Shaffer
Located in Glen Ellen, CA
glass and a found metal object. "I take lovingly crafted, hand-forged tools - the epitome of American
Category
1990s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Steel
Large French Judaica Lithograph Carborundum Etching Jewish Hebrew Embossing
By Théo Tobiasse
Located in Surfside, FL
lithograph in colors on Arches paper (deckle edged paper)
Signature: Hand signed by the artist
Publisher
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Etching, Lithograph
Large French Judaica Lithograph Carborundum Etching Jewish Hebrew Embossing
By Théo Tobiasse
Located in Surfside, FL
lithograph in colors on Arches paper (deckle edged paper)
Signature: Hand signed by the artist
Publisher
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Etching, Lithograph
Large French Judaica Lithograph Carborundum Etching Jewish Hebrew Embossing
By Théo Tobiasse
Located in Surfside, FL
lithograph in colors on Arches paper (deckle edged paper)
Signature: Hand signed by the artist
Publisher
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Etching, Lithograph
Large French Judaica Lithograph Carborundum Etching Jewish Hebrew Embossing
By Théo Tobiasse
Located in Surfside, FL
lithograph in colors on Arches paper (deckle edged paper)
Signature: Hand signed by the artist
Publisher
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Etching, Lithograph
Summer Blues (abstract expressionist monoprint)
By David Chamberlain
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
, an etching press, and a variety of hands-on tools (including fingers, rollers, static electricity and
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Monotype
Summer Blues (abstract expressionist monoprint)
By David Chamberlain
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
, an etching press, and a variety of hands-on tools (including fingers, rollers, static electricity and
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Vintage Japanese Hand Tools
Materials
Monotype
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Vintage Japanese Hand Tools For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vintage Japanese hand tools for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage Japanese hand tools was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and walnut. There are all kinds of vintage Japanese hand tools available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage Japanese hand tools to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Arts and Crafts and folk art vintage Japanese hand tools are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made vintage Japanese hand tools over the years, but those made by George Nakashima, Maitland Smith and Yongjin Han are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Japanese Hand Tools?
Vintage Japanese hand tools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $180 and the highest can go for as much as $165,000.
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