Showa Seating

We present a low wooden workbench, crafted in Japan from the early to mid-Showa period, exuding a simple and honest elegance. The wood, likely zelkova, has developed a deep dark brow...

This is a pair of vintage Japanese side chairs crafted in the mid-Shōwa period (1940s–1960s), retaining a modern presence even after decades. The delicate iron frames are paired with...

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...

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...

This is an antique Japanese chair from the early Showa period. Made of beech wood, this simple design is in keeping with the Japanese aestheti...

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...

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...

This is an old primitive side chair made in Japan. The furniture is from the Showa period (1960s-1980s). The material is chestnut wood. It is carved from one large chestnut tree. It...

This is a wooden low chair made in Japan from the Showa era to the early Heisei era (1950-2000). It seems to have been handmade by a carpenter rather than a furniture craftsman. The ...

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 ...

This is an old modern bench made in Japan. It was manufactured between 1960s-1980s. It is made by using "JINDAISUGI" for the seat part. "JINDAISUGI" is a very rare and valuable ced...

Tendo Mokko has long used outside furniture designers, which is unusual for Japanese manufacturers, and some of its products have been on sale for nearly half a century. The technology of molded plywood is known as one of the best in the world, and from the 1950s to the 1960s, Tendo wood products were exhibited and stored at the Louvre Museum in France and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It is also recognized for its high design quality. We also produce real wood grain panels and wood steering wheels for Toyota (Lexus) and Honda. Main products include “Butterfly Stool (Sori Yanagi)” and “Low Chair (Junzo Sakakura Architectural Institute (Daisaku)”) Examples include the Kashiwado Chair (Isamu Kenmochi) and the Monroe Chair...