About Rem
Things that know the times. it as a new memory again. I think the natural beauty due to the passage of time is valuable. We mainly deal with Japanese antique furniture and tools, and propose to incorporate primitive and wabi-sabi things into the interior.
Established in 20201stDibs seller since 2023
Featured Pieces
Japanese Antique Cabinet / Storage Tansu / Circa1930s / Wabi-sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
A captivating and highly functional antique Japanese chest of drawers from the early Showa period. It embodies the essence of Wabi-Sabi.
This exceptional piece is a culmination of t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets
Materials
Cedar, Cypress
Japanese Antique Large Slim Black Tansu / Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
A testament to Japanese craftsmanship, this exquisite Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) embodies the serene beauty of the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic.
Its deep, rich, darkened patina—cultivated ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar, Pine
Rare Late Muromachi Period Ko-Bizen Stoneware Jar / 16th Century / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
A Rare 16th-Century Ko-Bizen Stoneware Jar: A Masterpiece of Muromachi-Period Art
This exceptional stoneware jar dates back to the late Muromachi period (16th century), a golden era...
Category
Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Vases
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Antique Storage Shelves / Shoe Cabinet / 1900-1940s / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese storage shelf.
It is made of cedar and is thought to have originally been used as a shoe cabinet.
The design of the wooden doors is the result of the maker's...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
Overview
A masterful blend of historical resonance and rustic minimalism, this one-of-a-kind primitive cabinet is a testament to timeless Japanese craftsmanship. The centerpiece of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Primitive Cabinets
Materials
Cedar, Pine, Reclaimed Wood
Japanese Antique Tengu's Face / Objet / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is the old Tengu surface that was used in the Kyushu region of Japan.
It is thought to be from around the Meiji period.
Tengu noodles are said to be an amulet, a blessing, and...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Masks
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
A Rare Relic of the Meiji Era: Antique Japanese Small Tansu with Rope Pulls
Dating back to the Meiji period (1868–1912), this exceptional Japanese small chest (Ko-tansu) is a testam...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rope, Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
A Versatile Ceder Wood Cabinet Featuring a Rare Architectural Grid Back, Perfect as a Room Divider.
This exceptional Mizuya Dansu (traditional Japanese kitchen...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet Dresser / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
Description
This exceptional Japanese tansu (chest of drawers) from the Meiji era (late 19th century) transcends its original functional purpose to become a striking piece of "accide...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese Ceramic Vessel "Heian-tsubo" with Subtle Restoration / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
The Essence of Tokoname:
This elegantly shaped vessel, known as a "Heian-tsubo," displays the characteristic earthy textures and deep, iron-rich tones often found in Tokoname ware, o...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Vases
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Antique Paper-pasted Jar / Pottery Vases / 19th century / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
A Texture Like No Other:
This extraordinary Japanese vessel is a stunning example of mixed-media folk art. The surface is enveloped in layers of antique hand-made paper, painstakingl...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Antique Black Wooden Coffee Table / Side Table / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
A Masterpiece of Nature:
This extraordinary coffee table (originally a traditional Japanese mortar, or Usu) is carved from a single, massive block of wood where the tree trunk natura...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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