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Style: Showa
Japanese Vintage Bookcase, Early Showa Period '1926-'
Japanese Vintage Bookcase, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Japanese Vintage Bookcase, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This vintage bookcase was crafted in the Early Showa Period '1926-'. A bookstand with drawers, crafted from Japanese cedar wood. Its simple and minimal design combines a book storag...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Bookcases

Materials

Cedar

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Showa bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Showa bookcases 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 bookcases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with cedar, chestnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa bookcases 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 bookcases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,400 and tops out at $1,400 while the average work can sell for $1,400.