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Style: Showa
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

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...

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Other

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

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

$480Sale Price|40% Off

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...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Iron

Japanese antique stool / 1868-1925 / Drum-shaped stool
Japanese antique stool / 1868-1925 / Drum-shaped stool

Japanese antique stool / 1868-1925 / Drum-shaped stool

$800

Japanese antique stool / 1868-1925 / Drum-shaped stool

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a small old taiko drum that was used in Japan. It is likely from the Meiji to Taisho period, around 1868–1925. Japanese taiko drums come in many sizes, from large drums used ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Showa Stools

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Cowhide, Wood

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H 11.03 in W 28.75 in D 11.42 in

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H 14.45 in W 15.36 in D 14.3 in

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H 19.89 in W 8.43 in D 8.31 in

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H 14.38 in W 12.6 in D 12.21 in

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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 12.21 in

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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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Showa stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Showa stools for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, cedar and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa stools 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 stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $1,000 while the average work can sell for $700.

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