Meiji Seating

A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood Sendai tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century, with hand-cut iron hardware.

An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and ...

A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top with upturned scroll ends. Eight drawers of various shapes and sizes adorn the exterior of the cabinet. Doors on either side open to reveal interiors fitted with cubby holes over a single drawer. The front of the cabinet is decorated with scattered geometric marquetry patterns of various design utilizing contrasting woods, including hardwood and burl, all in the yosegi zaiku technique. The sides and top of the cabinet of black lacquer with maki-e lacquer painted designs of flowers and grasses. The back of plain black lacquer with two hoops for hanging. The interior of the cabinet doors and the interior drawers decorated in the wakasa lacquer technique, with gold rhomboid accents against a polished black lacquer ground. Overall a striking accent piece and nice example of Japanese yosegi...

Exceptional Japanese bronze pedestal from the Meiji period (1852–1912), featuring its original patina and remarkable craftsmanship. Originating from Japan, this rare piece is entirel...

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the way that no one can imitate. Japanese antique black chest "staircase chest...

A fine Japanese lacquer box dating from the late Meiji period, circa 1890–1912. The fitted lid is decorated with an exceptionally detailed figural scene, finely worked in gold and co...

Japanese Hinoki Cypress Wooden Stool Old Japanese wooden step stool, or fumidai, with a strong, restrained form and exactly the kind of simple functionality that fits so well within...

Made from a beautiful antique single teak wood panel with lovely patina and soft rounded edges. Celebrating the cracks and crevices and all the other marks that time and loving use h...

19th century folding wood Savonarola chair with carved medallion of twin fish in back slat.

A simple and elegant Japanese sea chest, funa tansu, crafted of keyaki wood with iron fittings, mounted on a modern iron stand, Meiji Period, dated 1882, Japan. This Japanese sea ch...

This style of chair is often referred to as a Dante or Savonarola chair, made of carved wood and heavy saddle leather. The frame is X- shaped and the chair is decorated with detailed carving across the rest arms, back and in the frontal center of the crossing legs. The leather on the back and seat are a cognac color. Upholstery nails and rosettes tacks embellish the leather chair. Statement chair...

A monumental 12' Long Pennsylvania farmhouse painted wood bench. Born in the 19th Century, early American country style with Dutch / Scandinavian influence, simple primitive hand-crafted solid wood construction, featuring the original sky blue paint finish, with beautifully aged heavily worn and weathered chippy paint patina! Sure to add elegant rustic warmth, antique character, charm, and rich historical interest to any space! Dimensions: (approx) 18" High x 143" Wide (11 ft. 11 in.) X 10" Deep Great original unrestored antique condition with nicely aged warm rustic heavily distressed patina. Retaining remnants of original paint. Significant chippy paint losses. Some warping sagging to center. Overall a wonderful example with desirable wear consistent with age and use. *Please note, do to the age and construction we do not recommend using this as a seat / bench for sittin. It would make for a fabulous low hall console, decorative arts shelf / display table, patio plant stand...