Japanese Seating

This is a wooden hibachi (traditional Japanese brazier) believed to have been made between the Meiji period and the early Showa period. Originally used as a hibachi, we are now prese...

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...

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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Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chairs, designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Yamakawa Rattan, Japan, circa 1960s. They are a near pair, as the chair seen on the right in the first photo is slight...

Japanese walnut bench with slats and woven jute seats. Made by AFM Furniture in Japan. It retains the Made in Japan paper label. It would be in a great entryway or at the foot of the...

This stool is crafted from Japanese chestnut wood by a Japanese carpenter who studied French stereotomy (L’art du Trait), a geometric drafting tradition passed down among French maso...

This is a vintage octagonal stool crafted in Japan, dating from the Taisho to early Showa period (1940s–1960s). Made from KIRI (Paulownia wood), a traditional material cherished in J...

These are 60s-70s chairs designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokkou. The original stickers still exist. All frames are made of bent solid beech wood. Akita Mokkou has a history of o...

This is a wooden stool made of cedar wood from the late Meiji and Taisho periods (around 1900-1920) in Japan. It is believed to have been actually used in old private homes and farmh...

This wooden display stand/stool was made in Japan around the 20th century. It's believed to be made from solid, solid zelkova (keyaki) wood, exuding a strong grain and sturdy texture...

This chair embodies the essence of Japanese primitive design, crafted in the mid-20th century (circa 1940s–1960s). Made from tochi (Japanese horse chestnut), a rare domestic hardwood...

Antique Wooden step stool, "Fumidai", made of Sugi Cedar - New finds from a Kominka (old traditional style house) in Ibaraki pref., Japan. Manufactured in Circa 1900s - 1930s (Taisho...

The Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi, (1915 - 2011) an iconic figure in Japanese industrial design. Originally created in 1954 using the moulded plywood technique that had been newly c...

This antique small bench was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). The seat is made of chestnut wood, offering a sturdy texture and gentle natural grain. The legs are uniquely desig...

Sori Yanagi rosewood butterfly stool. Early and excellent example of this mid century classic. Beautiful book matched Brazilian rosewood seating sections. Brass screws and support s...

Mid century ceramic garden stool, possibly Japanese, circa 1960s.

Legless floor chair in the Japanese modern style. In tradition Japanese style, floor chair is set on traditional Tatami Igusa floor along with tabl...

For your consideration, a Heron chair designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko. High back rocking chair lounge and footrest Japan circa the 1960s. Bentwood with original uphol...

An original 1950s Japanese rocking chair by designer Takeshi Nii, this exceptional piece is as much an engineering achievement as a design icon. Conceived to be folded and portable, ...

Name: Pancake Sculptural stool by Zogei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood...

This is an old wooden chair believed to have been made between the Meiji and Taisho periods, or perhaps the early Showa period. Its simple yet distinctive design is eye-catching, evo...

This wooden bench with storage was made in Japan during the Showa period (mid-20th century). Even among vintage Japanese furniture, benches with such a simple and elegant structure a...

1970s stainless steel molded tractor seat on drum set throne stool base by Japanese designer Yasuaki Sasamoto and produced by Dulton Co. Rare early design...

A most probably Meiji/Taisho period street vendor stool, constructed of cedar timbers. Originating from Japan and dating from the early 1900s with handp...

Bentwood rocking chair in the Japanese modern style. Made of Yoshino cedar which is a famous wood grown in the Yoshino district in Japan. It has characte...

This is a Japanese wooden step stool, likely made during the Taisho period to the early Showa era (early 20th century). It is made of sugi (Japanese cedar). These practical tools we...

This Japanese daybed exemplifies minimalist elegance with clean lines, a low profile, and warm natural wood tones. Its understated design blends effortlessly into both modern and tra...

Vintage pair of Isamu Kenmochi woven wicker and rattan lounge club chairs. These were brought over from Japan by a family member whose parents were stationed in the military. I see n...

The Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi, (1915 - 2011) an iconic figure in Japanese industrial design. Originally created in 1954 using the moulded plywood technique that had been newly ...

Comme des garçons no.13 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This piece is special black model in 2021 for Comme des Garcons special event. Sold as make to or...

This stool was made in 1936 for the Japanese Folk Crafts Museum. Made of Japanese cherry wood and seagrass. Today, you can still see the original benches made for this museum. Yanagi Soetsu (1889 – 1961), also known as Yanagi Muneyoshi, was a Japanese art critic, philosopher, and founder of the Mingei (folk craft) movement in Japan in the late 1920s and 1930s. His son, Sori Yanagi, was a renowned industrial designer. In 1916, Yanagi made his first trip to Korea out of curiosity about Korean crafts. The trip led to the establishment of the Korean Folk Crafts Museum in 1924 and the coining of the term mingei by Yanagi, potters Hamada Shoji (1894–1978) and Kawai Kanjiro...

Isamu Kenmochi rosewood and leather sofa, for Tendo Mokko, 1967.

Here is the revised version. Please translate this into English. This is a charming antique wooden tool that is believed to have been used as a workbench or chair by Japanese craft...

Comme des garçons no.8 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This black model is produced in 2019 for Comme des Garcons special event. Condition is never use...

White flux leather lounge chair. Alex Strub designed it in the late 1990s for Idee Japan. As we can’t know the exact from with this image. Balsform Sofa is wider front than back sid...

FRP manufacturing technology was introduced to Japan from America in 1954, as exemplified by the Charles & Ray Eames chairs of the 1950s. By making it possible to create free three-dimensional curved surfaces that were impossible with conventional molded plywood, Isamu Kenmochi, Sori Yanagi, Kenzo Tange, and other designers and architects of the time created numerous FRP products together with Kotobuki, the pioneer Japanese FRP manufacturer.  The chair introduced this time is also designed by Isamu Kenmochi and released by Kotobuki. This is a vintage product from the 60's. This model can be found in the book "Kenmochi Isamu...

Weighing Worlds Sculptural bench Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything, these woods...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored Isamu Kenmochi (1912-1971) for Tendō Mokkō 'Haco' three seater sofa, circa 196...

An incredible example of an iconic Mid 20th Century masterpiece. Designed by Sori Yanagi in the late 1950.s These examples are the earliest examples of this form. As evidenced by ...

Designed by Isamu Kenmochi and produced by Akita Mokko, this stool is considered one of the icons of Japanese modern design. Kenmochi is known for his works that blend traditional J...

Single bentwood stool by Isamu Kenmochi (1912-1971) for Akita Mokko. Original condition, minor scuffs. Label, circa 1950s Kenmochi was one of the most significant designers in midcentury Japan. He was a founding member of the Japan Industrial Designers, which included Sori Yanagi and Riki Watanabe...

Name: Cubo M1 Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Ni...

A specimen. This is not the NY chair. Indoor camp sensibilities for the modern age. Something of a mid century myth. Completely foldable and with removable headrest. Built tough in ...

Muji 2.5 seater chair. Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." It has characteristic streamlined combined back and seat. Made of Yoshino cedar which is a f...

Name: Stone beach Sculptural stool by Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura's works are...

A refined and sculptural lounge chair born from the visionary collaboration between Daisaku Cho and Junzo Sakakura—central figures of Japanese modernism. Produced by Tendo Mokko, th...

This is a tasteful antique cedar bench made around the Showa period. The warmth of the wood and the texture that evokes the era are attractive, and the design is simple yet strikin...

Pair of Takeshi Nii Chairs and Ottoman, Japan, circa 1950 New indoor/outdoor canvas slings. 23.25" x 27" x 34" seat height 13.5" ottoman: 19.5 x 16.5 x 13.5 Reach out for alternat...

Kabuto office chair designed by Isamu Kenmochi. Manufactured by Tendo Mokko (Japan) in 1961. In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a bea...

The Antler Chair was designed by Junzo Sakakura Architectural Research Institute in 1966. It is a long-selling masterpiece chair that is still being made today. This is a rare monopo...

Set of Four Sculptural Bent Plywood Floor Chairs, attributed to Reiko Tanabe for Toyo of Japan, circa 1960s. They are a versatile size and can be used for tea or dining chairs, or as...

Comme des garçons no.7 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This black model is produced in 2019 for Comme des Garcons special event. Condition is never use...

Asian Japanese (Early 20th Century) mahogany arm chair with a slat design saddle form seat and a carved back panel with owl finials and dragon arms.

This is a stool that was made from the Taisho period to the mid-Showa period (1910 to 1960) in Japan. They are often used in factories and craftsmen's workshops, but they were also f...

A very good quality late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair with a pair of wonderful mythical dragons to the back rest and arms. Having a serpentine shaped seat and raised o...

Beautiful pillow made of silk gold and silver metallic threads, exceptional double side floral motif. New quality insert.

Philippe Starck (b. 11949) Miss Milch Chair, ca. 1987 Edition Idee, Tokyo, Japan Profiled steel sheet, lacquered in metallic gray and blue This model was produced by Idee exclusivel...

A beautiful organic woven cane chair with a frame made of Bamboo. Designed by Yuzuru Yamakawa for Yamkawa rattan. 1st version from the 80ties. The bamboo cane chair...

The Zabuton Sofa is available in infinite configurations. It is customizable through modular system of wood partitions, futon, Zabuton, and bolsters. Star...