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Style: Showa
2-Seat Lounge Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko
2-Seat Lounge Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

2-Seat Lounge Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

By Akita Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

2-Seat Lounge Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko   Design: Isamu Kenmochi   Produced by Akita Mokko, Japan’s only specialist bentwood furniture manufacturer, the No.80 lo...

Category

1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating

Materials

Beech

Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, circa 1960s
Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, circa 1960s

Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, circa 1960s

By Yamakawa Rattan, Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1960s. No restorations or modifications have been made. The rattan on this chair is broken in only ...

Category

1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating

Materials

Rattan

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

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 Seating

Materials

Other

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

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 ...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Showa Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko
Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

By Akita Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

These are 60s-70s chairs designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokkou. The original stickers still exist. All frames are made of bent solid beech wood. Akita Mokkou has a history of o...

Category

1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating

Materials

Beech

Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi  , Circa 1980s
Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi  , Circa 1980s

Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi , Circa 1980s

By Isamu Kenmochi, Yamakawa Rattan

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1980s. No restorations or modifications have been made. The cushion is also original vintage condition.

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

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

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 Seating

Materials

Iron

Pair of Kabuto Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko
Pair of Kabuto Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko

Pair of Kabuto Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko

By Tendo Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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 technolo...

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating

Materials

Plywood

Set of Side Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki
Set of Side Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

Set of Side Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

By Isamu Kenmochi, Kotobuki

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Invented in the United States in 1958, FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic) is a new material that was widely introduced in public spaces such as Olympic stadiums, stadiums, and station wa...

Category

1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki
Pair of Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

Pair of Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

By Isamu Kenmochi, Kotobuki

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

FRP manufacturing technology was introduced to Japan from America in 1954, as exemplified by the Charles & Ray Eames chairs of the 1950s. By making it possible to create free three-dimensional curved surfaces that were impossible with conventional molded plywood, Isamu Kenmochi, Sori Yanagi, Kenzo Tange, and other designers and architects of the time created numerous FRP products together with Kotobuki, the pioneer Japanese FRP manufacturer.  The chair introduced this time is also designed by Isamu Kenmochi and released by Kotobuki. This is a vintage product from the 60's. This model can be found in the book "Kenmochi Isamu...

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating

Materials

Acrylic

Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique chair from the Showa era. The deep-colored genuine leather has a unique texture and soft feel that comes from years of use. You can enjoy the changes in the leath...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage Lounge Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Sampei Design Institute
Vintage Lounge Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Sampei Design Institute

Vintage Lounge Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Sampei Design Institute

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Designed by Isamu Kenmochi, one of the most influential figures in postwar Japanese design, this vintage lounge sofa embodies a unique dialogue between Scandinavian modernism and Jap...

Category

1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating

Materials

Teak

Japanese Antique Wood Bench, Rustic Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Wood Bench, Rustic Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Wood Bench, Rustic Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is a tasteful antique cedar bench made around the Showa period. The warmth of the wood and the texture that evokes the era are attractive, and the design is simple yet strikin...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Seating

Materials

Wood

1980s Tendo Mokko vintage Chair:Japanese Modern・Mid Century・Jean Prouvé style
1980s Tendo Mokko vintage Chair:Japanese Modern・Mid Century・Jean Prouvé style

1980s Tendo Mokko vintage Chair:Japanese Modern・Mid Century・Jean Prouvé style

Located in 足利市, JP

An exceptional and highly rare piece of Japanese modernist design history: an Original 1980s Custom-Ordered Bentwood & Steel-Form Side Chair by Tendo Mokko . Reportedly produced ...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Plywood

Side Chair with cushion by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki
Side Chair with cushion by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

Side Chair with cushion by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

By Isamu Kenmochi, Kotobuki

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Invented in the United States in 1958, FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic) is a new material that was widely introduced in public spaces such as Olympic stadiums, stadiums, and station wa...

Category

1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Seating

Materials

Acrylic

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Showa seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Showa seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating 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, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa seating made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include and Isamu Kenmochi. 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 seating 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 $9,431 while the average work can sell for $825.