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1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk primitive coffee table

$1,210
£929.23
€1,064.88
CA$1,703.38
A$1,908.16
CHF 994.33
MX$23,275.65
NOK 12,635.62
SEK 11,914.49
DKK 7,948

About the Item

From Tohoku area, Japan. This antique low writing desk is a product of late Edo era. estimate from the style and conditions. Made of Hinoki cypress, original urushi lacquer still remains on the deep-grained surface, in nice wabi sabi touch. Actual item weight : 3kg *** Dear customer - feel free to inquire me for the shipping fee quote. The shipping fee showed in the page is automatically calculated by the system, I'm able to offer reasonable quote via Fedex. *** We're eco-friendly, organic-oriented vintage wood furniture & fitting seller. Avoiding the harsh chemicals as much as possible, using organic & traditional materials in the whole process, especially cleaning, repaint / refinish. - using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, persimmon tannin, burnt pine ink, etc) for repainted/re-finished items - repairing the necessary parts for long-lasting use
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)Width: 37.8 in (96 cm)Depth: 14.57 in (37 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cypress,Wood,Joinery,Lacquered,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860-1868
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    常陸大宮市, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9981246090752

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