Japanese Stools

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 is an antique primitive-style stool from Japan. Its quiet presence carries both the strength of a sculptural object and a simple, rustic beauty. The clean form, free from unnece...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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

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...

Stool coated with rust. This work expresses the warning about environmental threats. Artist tells that "There once existed a dense forest with abundant trees in Schwarzwald, Germ...

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

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 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 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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

Curvaceous Pair of Woven Wicker or Rattan Stools, attributed to Isamu Kenmochi, Japan, circa 1950s. Their loose cushions have recently been reupholstered in a plush ivory color boucle.

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...

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...

Pair of Japanese Asian solid brass pierced round garden stools. Slight variance in size: stool #1 - 13" widest x 16.5" tall stool #2 - 12" widest x ...

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...

This is an old stool made in Japan. It was made in the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). The top surface is made of cedar wood and the legs are made of iron. Despite the combination of...

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...

Rare and iconic wooden mid century "butterfly" stool in molded plywood by Sori Yanagi for Tendo Mokko Japan, 1980s. In good condition and purchased by the previous owner on a busines...

Fantastic, vintage modern Japanese ring stool in the manner of Kato Tokukichi. Freshly upholstered in beautiful original Knoll fabric. Acquired in Japan. Amazing wood work detail.

This is a stool made from Japanese tree branches. In Japan, chairs like this were often made using natural wood. I think they probably made them themselves and used them as work chai...

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...

An Authentic Furniture Products milking stool. Made in Japan, this stool is designed after the Smith & Watson Park Avenue Milking Stool, or maybe vice versa... The seat is actually ...

Pair of Vintage Japanese Obi Covered folding benches. Ebonized X Bases in wood with brass caps and detail. Beautiful floral silk textile. Could be used as luggage racks.

Name: Young Lady Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova pale tone finish This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most...

Name: Unebi 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 Nish...

Name: Mushroom Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova pale tone finish This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most o...

Name: Zen 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 una...

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

An iconic mid-century design by Japanese master Sori Yanagi. The Elephant Stool embodies simplicity, functionality, and sculptural beauty. Featuring a distinctive arching silhouette ...

Fantastic vintage Japanese studio craft stool. Incredible details, and the concave top makes it comfortable to sit on. Stunning wood grain throughout the entire piece.

This is the smallest of Isamu Kenmochi's Ratan stools. It is just the right size for small children. The cushion is fixed so it will not fall off. This is...

Exclusive set of two Dulton 'Lotus' bar stools, designed by the renowned Japanese designer Yasu Sasamoto. These vintage stools are crafted from polished, shiny aluminium (or chrome-...

Stool Manufactured by Akita Mokko Japan, 1967 Bent Plywood, Fabric Measurements: 45 cm diameter x 53,5 cm height 17,7 in diameter x 21,1 in height Provenance: Private collection, Tok...

Unique Japanese pine stool. Lots of patina, it's a true beauty of minimal craftsmanship. Lightweight and easy to move. A true eye catcher in any interior. __________________________...

A Pair of Donut Stools in the manner of Tokukichi Kato. Newly reupholstered in red cotton fabric. Can be sold as a pair or as a single.

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

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

1950s solid black lacquer wood and gold leaf accents low stool/table, stamped made in Japan solid construction with a polished finish that shows natural wear age soft scratches, a co...

Name: Whimsical 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 ...

Name: Utopia Stool made of Copper base and Ebony wood. Artist Statement Growing up, I was often taken to art museums. I did not dislike putting myself in an unusual space and stand...

The Elephant Stool, designed by Sori Yanagi for Vitra, is a playful yet elegantly crafted piece that showcases the harmonious blend of function an...

Stools, display stands, and interior design elements ASHIGARU means "a common foot soldier" in Japanese, so named because it looks like a common foot soldier. It weighs 13 kg.

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

Name: Long John Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Paulownia This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used ...

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

Stools, display stands, and interior design elements ASHIGARU means "a common foot soldier" in Japanese, so named because it looks like a common foot soldier. It weighs 13 kg.

A Japanese late Meiji period red lacquered stool from the early 20th century, with hand painted green accents, semi circular top, four splaying legs and side stretchers. Created in J...

Name: A day go to the hill Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Cypress This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of w...

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Primavera Wood Stool ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like...

Karim Rashid Shroom Stool designed for IDEE, Japan in 1998. This silver vinyl version was a limited edition and is signed and numbered #4/57 on the IDEE labeled fabric on the bottom of the stool. It was part of the TOTEM Design collection; TOTEM - The Objects That Evoke Meaning - was a a progressive and influential retail design gallery in Manhattan operating between 1994-2004 that represented cutting edge modern design of the period. Overall the stool is on good condition with a couple small tears, minor dents and scuffs to the vinyl, and wear as shown in the detail photos. The stool measures 18" high x 16 ½" wide x 14" deep. Karim Rashid (born 1960) is an Egyptian-born and Canadian raised industrial designer. His designs include luxury goods, furniture, lighting, surface design, brand identity and packaging. Time magazine has described him as the "most famous industrial designer in all the Americas" and the "Prince of Plastic". He is based in New York City, as well as Belgrade, Miami and India. Rashid's work is featured in 20 permanent collections. His pieces are exhibited in museums worldwide, including the MoMA, Centre Pompidou, and SFMOMA. He is known for designs such as the "Garbo" waste can and "Oh Chair...