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Style: Taisho
Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

A jet black dining chair. The carefully carved frame gives off a sense of elegance, and the magnificent joints show the high level of craftsmanship. Compared to a typical dining cha...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Chairs

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Wood

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This chair is made from a traditional mortar, a tool once used in ancient Japan to prepare rice cakes. Its form has been transformed beyond the original shape of a mortar, resulting...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Chairs

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Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s

Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

A charming primitive stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in 1960s. A lovely wabi sabi piece for the modern interior. This appealing chair ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Taisho Chairs

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Pine

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Antique Naga Primitive Chair Early 20th century / Side Chair Wabi Sabi

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Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a primitive chair of the Naga people. Quiet in its stance yet commanding in presence, it is a remarkably compelling piece that combines the strength of a sculptural work with the simplicity of folk furniture. It is believed to date from the early 20th century. Over many decades, the wood has taken on a deeply smoked tone, transforming into a rich dark brown surface that seems to embody time itself. Countless blade marks remain visible across the surface, and the worn patina softly reflects light. More than a piece of furniture, it stands as an art object capable of anchoring an entire space. The Naga people are a collective term for indigenous tribes living in the mountainous regions spanning present-day Northeast India and Myanmar. With their own distinct culture and spirituality, they developed powerful forms of craftsmanship, including wood carving and weaving. Born from a life lived in close relationship with nature, their creations value symbolism and function over decoration, resulting in a profoundly primal beauty. Naga chairs...

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Early 20th Century Indian Taisho Chairs

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Wabi Sabi French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Early 20th Century
Wabi Sabi French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Early 20th Century

Wabi Sabi French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Early 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

Sculptural wooden tripod chair, made in the early 20th century in France. A beautiful brutalist object with a fine patina, well suited for the modern interior...

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Early 20th Century French Taisho Chairs

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Set of Primitive Brutalist Chairs in Solid Wood, T chairs, Olavi Hänninen
Set of Primitive Brutalist Chairs in Solid Wood, T chairs, Olavi Hänninen

Set of Primitive Brutalist Chairs in Solid Wood, T chairs, Olavi Hänninen

By Olavi Hanninen

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

This striking set of early 20th-century Brutalist chairs is attributed to Finnish designer Olavi Hanninen, known for his raw, sculptural approach to furniture. Crafted from solid har...

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Early 20th Century Finnish Taisho Chairs

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Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /
Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /

Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This chair is crafted from a tree trunk left in its natural form. Zelkova wood is used for the material. Although the surface is finished in black with cashew paint, the beautiful ...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Taisho Chairs

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Wood

4 Brutalist Oak Dining Wabi Sabi Room Chairs
4 Brutalist Oak Dining Wabi Sabi Room Chairs

4 Brutalist Oak Dining Wabi Sabi Room Chairs

$356 / item

H 38.59 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in

4 Brutalist Oak Dining Wabi Sabi Room Chairs

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Introducing the "Wabi Sabi Oak Chairs" - a set of four robust and heavy oak chairs, inspired by the design ethos of the 70s and perfectly suited to complement the styles of renowned ...

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By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Hitchin, England

Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Antique, Naive Vintage Bench, England, c19th Century. A rustic, primitive bench. Sitting on four slightly splayed chamfered legs and the top formed o...

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Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Stool, Scandinavia, c. 1700s
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H 9.06 in W 25.6 in D 14.18 in

Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Stool, Scandinavia, c. 1700s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A unique wabi sabi stool from c, 1700s, hand crafted in Norway. Showing beautiful heavy patina after age and use.

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18th Century Norwegian Antique Taisho Chairs

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17th Century Spanish Antique Taisho Chairs

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Handcarved Swedish Primitive Wabi Sabi Stump Chair, Lambswool Seat, 1900s
Handcarved Swedish Primitive Wabi Sabi Stump Chair, Lambswool Seat, 1900s

Handcarved Swedish Primitive Wabi Sabi Stump Chair, Lambswool Seat, 1900s

Located in Odense, DK

An authentic primitive stump chair made in one piece of solid wood. Seat reupholstered in great quality shearling lambswool. Hand carved by a Swedish...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Taisho Chairs

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Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This antique chair has a straight-lined, simple design, but the graceful curve at the base gives it an air of elegance. The aged oak frame has an exquisitely aged look that gives it...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Chairs

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Japanese Antique Dining Chairs, set of 2, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Dining Chairs, set of 2, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Dining Chairs, set of 2, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

A set of two dining chairs made from high-quality oak wood. The deep color and beautiful, flowing grain that have developed over the years have become richer and richer with time. T...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Chairs

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Wood, Oak

Japanese Antique Wooden Folding Chair / 1912s-1926s / Primitive Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Folding Chair / 1912s-1926s / Primitive Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Folding Chair / 1912s-1926s / Primitive Wabi-sabi

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

This is an old wooden Japanese chair. The hemp cord of the seat and backrest uses the hemp string of the old rice planting tool. This was stored as a collection of "Tanaka Chuzaburo...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Chairs

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Japanese Antique Dining Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Dining Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Dining Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Japanese chair. It is from the Taisho period. It was used in schools at that time. The materials are very good quality chestnut and oak wood. They are rustic and tasteful, reminisce...

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Located in Katori-Shi, 12

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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

This is an old wooden Japanese chair. Zelkova is used for both frames and sheets. The square form has a very simple impression. An iron rod is used to support the legs, which is a rare construction. It seems to be from the Taisho period. It is a style that makes you feel the Taisho romantic interior that combines Western architecture and Japanese-style architecture. The Japanese-Western eclectic...

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Taisho chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Taisho chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Taisho chairs made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,000 and tops out at $1,200 while the average work can sell for $1,000.