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Japanese Old Wabi-Sabi Box 1948s / Tansu Sofa Table

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Old wooden box made in Japan. Made in 1948, shortly after the war. The year is marked on the back of the lid. Material is cedar wood. It seems to have been used to store rice. Designed in a rustic Japanese style. Simple and beautiful, with no superfluous decoration. The austere black color with a used taste is impressive. The entire furniture has been cleaned and disinfected with water. Excellent condition for furniture of this period. This is a versatile piece of furniture that can also be used as a sofa table. This item evokes the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence. It is a modest and humble beauty, the beauty of the unconventional, the opposite of vulgarity. This is a unique and very rare item. Weight 18 kg. Since ancient times, people have created and passed down necessary tools from familiar materials to survive in the severe struggle against nature, and have nurtured a lifestyle culture. By using these objects over a long period of time, they accumulate a flavor and reflect a way of life. In today's world, where cheap and disposable items are encouraged, the act of repeatedly re-creating things around us by modifying them opens up a new world. With this philosophy in mind, we collect beautiful, powerful, and unique carefully selected antiquities from Japan.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 31.11 in (79 cm)Depth: 14.97 in (38 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cedar,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1948s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sammu-shi, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5487241970032

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