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Style: Showa
Old Japanese Wooden Stool / 20th Century / Polygonal Chair/MINGEI
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This stool is crafted from vintage Japanese zelkova wood. Originally used as a mortar, the top was later cut horizontally and reworked to transform it into a practical stool. It's be...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese Wooden Stool / 20th Century / Polygonal Chair/MINGEI
Old Japanese Wooden Stool / 20th Century / Polygonal Chair/MINGEI

Old Japanese Wooden Stool / 20th Century / Polygonal Chair/MINGEI

$800
Old Japanese wooden display stand and stool / 20th century/Wabi-sabi object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Other

Old Japanese wooden display stand and stool / 20th century/Wabi-sabi object
Old Japanese wooden display stand and stool / 20th century/Wabi-sabi object

Old Japanese wooden display stand and stool / 20th century/Wabi-sabi object

$800
Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Wood

Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi
Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi

Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi

$1,800 / set
Iron Stool Used in an Old Japanese Elementary School/Made in 1965
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stool used at Minoya Elementary School in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. The back of the seat has the name of the school and the fact that it was built in 1965. A simple stool with an oak top and iron legs. Two plastic parts on the toe are missing, but there is no problem in use. Old school...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Iron

Iron Stool Used in an Old Japanese Elementary School/Made in 1965
Iron Stool Used in an Old Japanese Elementary School/Made in 1965

Iron Stool Used in an Old Japanese Elementary School/Made in 1965

$500
Japanese Old Stool 1940s-1960s / Side Chair Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
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...
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Stool 1940s-1960s / Side Chair Wabisabi
Japanese Old Stool 1940s-1960s / Side Chair Wabisabi

Japanese Old Stool 1940s-1960s / Side Chair Wabisabi

$700
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H 16 in Dm 13 in
Primitive Japanese Flower Stand, Wooden Stools, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an old Japanese stool made in the Taisho period (1913-1930s). It was made by reusing the iron frame of a bicycle at a time when supplies were scarce. The wooden part is made...
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H 18.71 in Dm 11.82 in
1940s French Mid Century Bar Stools- Set of 3
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A set of three French bar stools in the manner of Pierre Jeanneret circa 1945.
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1940s French Vintage Showa Stools

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Leather, Walnut

1940s French Mid Century Bar Stools- Set of 3
1940s French Mid Century Bar Stools- Set of 3

1940s French Mid Century Bar Stools- Set of 3

$3,300 / set
H 29 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Ashanti Stool, West African Hand Carved Hardwood Stool, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative handcrafted Ashanti stool, made in West Africa(Ghana) in the 1970s. A unique design making it a one-of-a-kind piece for your home. A beautiful wabi sabi object w...
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Late 20th Century Ghanaian Showa Stools

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Hardwood

Ashanti Stool, West African Hand Carved Hardwood Stool, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century
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$690
H 12.21 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Danish stools, 1940s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of stools in mahogny and cane, Denmark, 1940s.
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1940s Danish Vintage Showa Stools

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Pair of Danish stools, 1940s
Pair of Danish stools, 1940s

Pair of Danish stools, 1940s

$9,633
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Nordiska Kompaniet Stools/ Side Tables in Solid Pine, Sweden, 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, David Rosén, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of stools/side tables was produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden in the 1940s. Crafted from solid pine, the pieces have developed a beautiful natural patina over tim...
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Pair of Nordiska Kompaniet Stools/ Side Tables in Solid Pine, Sweden, 1940s
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Pair of Nordiska Kompaniet Stools/ Side Tables in Solid Pine, Sweden, 1940s

$4,547 / set
H 18.12 in Dm 12.6 in
Pair of Danish stools, 1940s
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Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of stools in mahogny and cane, Denmark, 1940s.
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1940s Danish Vintage Showa Stools

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Cane, Mahogany

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Pair of Danish stools, 1940s

Pair of Danish stools, 1940s

$9,633
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Danish Stool in Wood and Cowhide, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Danish stool, tabouret, ottoman, made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made from wood, newly upholstered in cowhide with metal tacks around the frame. Dimensions: Height: 43 c...
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1940s Danish Vintage Showa Stools

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Cowhide, Wood

Danish Stool in Wood and Cowhide, 1940s
Danish Stool in Wood and Cowhide, 1940s

Danish Stool in Wood and Cowhide, 1940s

$3,300
H 16.93 in Dm 15.75 in
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 Showa Stools

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Wood, Pine

Wabi Sabi French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Early 20th Century
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$740
H 29.14 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Carved Spanish Wooden Stool, Mid 20th Century
Located in Schwerin, MV
Carved wooden three-legged stool or small side table, Spain, 1940s The seat has a polygonal shape and slight indentations on the top. The stool stands on thick, round, slightly taper...
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$478
H 14.57 in Dm 11.03 in
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Simple old Japanese wooden stool/Showa era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This wooden stool was made in Japan during the Taisho and late Showa periods (circa 1912-1980). It is characterized by its simple and practical structure, a design that was widely po...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Cedar

Simple old Japanese wooden stool/Showa era
Simple old Japanese wooden stool/Showa era

Simple old Japanese wooden stool/Showa era

H 17.52 in W 15.56 in D 9.65 in
Japanese antique wooden high stool/20th century/Wabi-sabi chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a platform made from an old Japanese log. It is not known what it was originally used for. For example, it may have been part of a pillar in a large house or temple. It is 54...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique wooden high stool/20th century/Wabi-sabi chair
Japanese antique wooden high stool/20th century/Wabi-sabi chair

Japanese antique wooden high stool/20th century/Wabi-sabi chair

H 21.46 in Dm 13.98 in
Japanese Wooden Stools, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a rare stool from the Showa era (1926-1988). It is made of "zelkova", known as a high-quality wood. The beauty of the wood grain stands out, and its simple yet striking mini...
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Early 20th Century Showa Stools

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Japanese Wooden Stools, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Wooden Stools, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Wooden Stools, Wabi-Sabi

H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Old Japanese wooden stool/display stand/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is part of the building materials of a house built in Japan around the 20th century. It is thought to have been used in important places such as pillars. We were able to obtain ...
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Old Japanese wooden stool/display stand/20th century
Old Japanese wooden stool/display stand/20th century

Old Japanese wooden stool/display stand/20th century

H 19.89 in W 8.43 in D 8.31 in
Japanese Antique Rotating Stool / Flower stand / Showa period / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
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Japanese Antique Rotating Stool / Flower stand / Showa period / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Rotating Stool / Flower stand / Showa period / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Rotating Stool / Flower stand / Showa period / Wabi-sabi

H 14.38 in W 12.6 in D 12.21 in
Japanese Old Wooden Block Stool 1940s-1960s / Primitive Side Chair Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Old Japanese black wooden block stool. It is from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). Material is pine wood. Carved from a single pine tree. Dynamic and massive. Sturdy and stable. ...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Stools

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Pine

Japanese Old Wooden Block Stool 1940s-1960s / Primitive Side Chair Wabisabi
Japanese Old Wooden Block Stool 1940s-1960s / Primitive Side Chair Wabisabi

Japanese Old Wooden Block Stool 1940s-1960s / Primitive Side Chair Wabisabi

H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Japanese antique stool / wood stool wabi-sabi stool
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This stool is made from a stump that was cut down from a pine tree. The polished parts give the impression that the chair has been touched and enjoyed. In addition, to adjust the i...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

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Cedar

Japanese antique stool / wood stool wabi-sabi stool
Japanese antique stool / wood stool wabi-sabi stool

Japanese antique stool / wood stool wabi-sabi stool

H 15.75 in W 10.63 in D 11.82 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Black Stool 1900s-1940s / Stump Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese stump stool. It is from the early Showa period (1900s to 1940s). It is carved from a large cedar tree. The cracks in the wood also accentuate the stool, ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Stool 1900s-1940s / Stump Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Black Stool 1900s-1940s / Stump Side Chair Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Stool 1900s-1940s / Stump Side Chair Wabi Sabi

H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 12.21 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Black Stool 1900s-1940s / Side Table Chair Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wooden stool. It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s). It is a very innovative and dynamic piece of furniture. ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Stool 1900s-1940s / Side Table Chair Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Black Stool 1900s-1940s / Side Table Chair Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Stool 1900s-1940s / Side Table Chair Wabisabi

H 17.92 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1900s-1940s / Side Table Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wooden stool. It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s). It is a very innovative and dynamic piece of furniture. ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

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Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1900s-1940s / Side Table Chair Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1900s-1940s / Side Table Chair Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1900s-1940s / Side Table Chair Wabi Sabi

H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 13 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1900s-1940s / Side Table Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1900s-1940s / Side Table Chair Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1900s-1940s / Side Table Chair Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1900s-1940s / Side Table Chair Wabi Sabi

H 16.34 in W 26.78 in D 15.75 in
Japanese Old Wabi Sabi Wooden Stool / Showa Era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden stool made around 1930-1950 in Japan. In Japan, simple stools like this have been made in ordinary homes and sh...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Wabi Sabi Wooden Stool / Showa Era
Japanese Old Wabi Sabi Wooden Stool / Showa Era

Japanese Old Wabi Sabi Wooden Stool / Showa Era

H 15.6 in W 17.52 in D 14.77 in

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