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Japanese vtg low table. solid hardwood tabletop & antique leg frame. wabi sabi

About the Item

Japanese antique low dining table / Kotatsu (heated table) for 4 people. Tabletop material is made of single solid hardwood, original paint remains on the backside, which gives another impression. There're 4 small bit holes to attach the legs. The leg part is called "Kotatsu yagura", wooden table frame of Kotatsu with square openwork top. Made from Sugi cedar in 1910s-1920s, Taisho to early Showa era. This Kotatsu was actually & originally used with the charcoal brazier specialized for Kotatsu. We have the brazier in stock, and is still in use. If you'd like to enjoy Kotatsu with more traditional way, feel free to let us know. tabletop thickness - 0.59 in leg part (Kotatsu frame) - w 33.07 in / d 32.28 in / h 13.19 in *** We're eco-friendly, organic-oriented vintage wood furniture & fitting seller. Avoiding the harsh chemicals as much as possible, using organic & traditional materials in the whole process, especially cleaning, repaint / refinish. - using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, persimmon tannin, burnt pine ink, etc) for repainted/re-finished items - repairing the necessary parts for long-lasting use
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 39.77 in (101 cm)Depth: 39.97 in (101.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cedar,Hardwood,Joinery
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910s - 1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    常陸大宮市, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9981241661142

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