Japanese Antique Copper Lantern / Delicate Design / Early 20th Century

This is a tool used by lacquerware craftsmen from around 1868 to 1950. Lacquerware craftsmen used wooden barrels to mix lacquer by putting vermilion...

This is a vertical wooden storage cabinet made of Japanese cedar in the first half of the 20th century. Although it is unknown where it was used, its appearance oozes a beauty that transcends practical use. The rustic feel of the material and its quiet presence give it a nostalgic warmth not found in modern furniture. This piece is made entirely of solid Japanese cedar, and the simple and disciplined structure of the vertical cleats, especially on the doors, and the cedar planks passed horizontally and overlapping from the reverse side, bring a perfect balance and rhythm to the overall look of the piece. This kind of design reveals a uniquely Japanese sense of design. The deep candy-colored texture created by the aging process is a taste that only antique pieces can have. The subtle changes in color from suntanning and areas touched by the hand tell a quiet story of the passage of time. The doors are simple and close with small wooden stoppers, preserving the practicality and warmth of the past. The shelves are securely fastened and provide ample storage capacity. Books, clothes, daily necessities, and various other items can be beautifully organized. The backs and shelves are stained and worn from use, and there are also some holes repaired on the sides and small chips. In a modern living space, this shelf can be used as a shelf in a study, as an accent in a living room, or as a quiet corner of a room where one spends quiet time alone, bringing a sense of calmness and flavor to the entire space. These long, locker-like proportions of antique shelves...

This item is a wooden mortar that evokes the good old days of Japan, and is imbued with the aesthetics of history and wabi-sabi. It was once used for celebrations and special occasio...

This stone statue of Nyoirin Kannon was created between the end of the Edo period and the Taisho period (late 19th century to early 20th century). The Nyoirin Kannon is a Buddha imag...

An antique beauty with all original pieces. Japan, a tall and stone lantern with engraved designs, carefully crafted in six pieces for ease of portability. Dimensions: 65 inches ta...

An antique beauty with all original pieces. Japan, a tall and stone lantern with engraved designs, carefully crafted in six pieces for ease of portability. Dimensions: 68 inches ta...

Found in England, this circa 1900 iron finial has ivy leaves and a white painted finish. Mounted on a custom iron display stand. Unknown maker.

Charming early 20th Century English water barrow. This wonderful water barrow was used to collect rain water in an English garden and rolled around the garden to water plants. It fea...